Mt. Spokane waits for decision 19
A new Washington Interscholastic Activities Association rule regarding ineligible players and forfeits gets its first test this week and the Greater Spokane League football championship could hang in the balance.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2009
Zags preseason WCC favorites 1
Gonzaga is favored to win another WCC title, according to the preseason coaches poll. The Zags were followed by Portland and Saint Mary's. GU's Matt Bouldin and Steven Gray (pictured above) were picked to the All-WCC team. More details here.
WSU will do its best to contain Best 1
COUGARS The week's preparation is over for WSU. They'll get on their charter and head to Oakland tomorrow before going through one last workout in Berkeley. We have some notes from today's Paul Wulff press conference and the practice. Plus we have the unedited version…
An amazing era ended
It had to happen sometime. The incredible Mead boys cross country state run has ended and will likely be something never duplicated. From 1988 until this year, 21 straight seasons, the Panthers dominated like no other placing in the top four every year, winning two-thirds…
Mike & Greg Show 23
The latest high school football predictions from Mike & Greg
Prep Page Thursday
Herewith are my stories in the Thursday issue of The Spokesman-Review. The feature is on Ferris quarterback prospect Connor Halliday and column is about potential change (or not) in Greater Spokane League enrollment classifications and the advantages the 4A-3A league has seen.Speaking of 3A tonight's…
UI's Hardy making impact after return
Obviously, last night was dominated by Shiloh Keo news. You can read more about that here, but I've also posted an early look at my WAC/Idaho notebook that will run in tomorrow's S-R. It focuses on Daniel Hardy, who thought his season may be over…
A pick-em Thursday at WSU, around Pac-10 11
COUGARS Kind of a quiet Thursday in Pullman and around the Pac-10. Still, there are two decently big games this week, the one in Seattle and Oregon State playing at USC. We made our picks. What are yours? Read on.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 2009
Idaho safety Keo cited for battery 2
For the second time in three weeks, an Idaho football player has been cited by the Moscow Police. This time it's starting safety and leading tackler Shiloh Keo. Keep reading for more.
Zags not big on UW's proposal
As I suggested in an earlier post, Gonzaga wasn't too impressed with Washington's proposal to renew the series.The sticking point is that UW proposed three games from 2011-2013 at KeyArena, a few miles from Washington's campus and nearly 300 miles from GU's. Gonzaga already plays…
WSU's Montgomery speaks
COUGARS Have we got some news for you. Intrigued? Well, don't be. Unless of course you get excited by our usual practice report. We'll even throw in our story for tomorrow's S-R, the unedited version of which you can read on the link. It's about…
Another injured gridder 18
For those who may have missed it Colville football player Austin Pete underwent surgery after suffering a head injury.
GU-UW hoops proposal? 3
Washington has proposed a three-year series with Gonzaga with all three games to be played at KeyArena in Seattle, according to a Seattle Times blog. According to the post, the teams would split ticket allotments and revenue. The series would run from 2011-2013. Gonzaga dominated…
Panhandle Picks
Click below to see Greg Lee's North Idaho high school football picks for this week.
An assortment of Vandal notes 2
All kinds of stuff to get to regarding the Idaho football team, including some interesting comments from offensive coordinator Steve Axman, a new (and local) high school commit and thoughts on Tuesday's practice.
A typical Wednesday WSU post 5
COUGARS As per usual on a Wednesday, we have a lot to get to, so we won't waste your time with witty comments here – as if we ever have anything witty to say. Read on.
Plenty to read about EWU, Big Sky officials
There is no shortage of midweek news concerning Eastern Washington University's football team -- which will play at Woodward Field for the final time this season on Saturday -- and the Big Sky Conference, which admitted its officials did a shabby job in last weekend's…
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 2009
Big Sky officials admit refs blew calls in Missoula 3
Think the officiating in last Saturday's Big Sky Conference game between Eastern Washington and Montana in Missoula was bad?So, apparently, did Big Sky officials, who issued this release, pointing out a couple of obvious mistakes -- both of which went againt the Eagles.Let us know…
WSU gets back to practice
COUGARS Got a couple stories for you. With WSU back at practice today, we've updated the injury situation with the offensive line – and a little on the defense. Plus, we have our Pac-10 story. Read the unedited versions on the link.
Vandal men, women picked 4th
The Idaho men and women's hoops teams found themselves in similar spots with the release of the WAC basketball preseason polls this morning. Both Vandal programs were picked to finish fourth -- by the coaches and media. You can find the polls here.UI guard Mac…
Another busy Tuesday at WSU 9
COUGARS We'll hear from the Pac-10 coaches today, which is usually fun. And we also begin to find out how healthy the Cougars might be this week. But everything starts right here, with our morning post. Read on.
MONDAY, OCT. 19, 2009
Akey, Spear to talk contract extension
Idaho coach Robb Akey was asked about a possible contract extension this morning, and he said he's talked to athletic director Rob Spear about it. "We're going to get together at the end of the season and I look forward to that conversation," he said.…
Expect wild finish to GSL football 47
After what happened last year, you'd think I knew better. I picked Central Valley, which had a wealth of skill but dearth of line experience, to place fourth and the Bears wound up tied for first. This year I picked a team with a veteran…
Another Vandal gets WAC kudos
The 6-1 Vandals (who received four points in the latest AP poll, by the way) had yet another player receive a weekly WAC award, this time defensive end Aaron Lavarias. He had four tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble on Saturday -- and was…
WSU begins last half of season 1
COUGARS Kind of another lean day, all around the conference. But it's time to get back into a rhythm for the rest of the football season, so we have a morning post for you. Read on.
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