EWU women add two to front court
Eastern Washington women's basketball program only signed two players but they got some bang for the buck. The Eagles are adding 6-foot-4 center Hanna Mack from Eugene, Ore., and 6-foot CeCe Pearl from Peoria, Ariz.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9, 2011
Cougs sign six 1
Washington State threw out a large net and landed six new women basketball players for next season. The new class is focused on the backcourt with five guards, which is the strength of this year's team, which opens at Penn State on Friday. The haul…
Gonzaga women sign three
Gonzaga women's basketball signs three. Elle Tinkle, a 6-2 guard from Missoula (yes, daughter of Wayne, former Ferris star and Montana's men's coach; Sister of Josyln, a junior at Stanford.) Kiara Kudron, a 6-2 forward from New Boston, Mich. Chelsea Waters, 6-1 guard/forward from Lewiston.
A midweek WSU morning post 3
COUGARS I thought I would leave last night's post as the most-recent WSU one for a little longer today, just to induce some traffic. That's why we're a bit later than usual with our morning post, not because somebody overslept. No, really that's why. Promise.…
Loper returns home; WSU extends Daugherty
Update 10 a.m.: How's this for a little notoriety and a lot of pressure? ESPN.com picks Gonzaga's Katelan Redmon as one of the top small forwards in the game. The 6-1 senior from Lewis and Clark is rated No. 3 in a category that has…
GU roundup 1
Lots of Zag stuff from here and there this morning and more coming tomorrow with the S-R's college basketball section. John Blanchette wrote about Gonzaga's inexperienced backcourt and here's an update on Josh Heytvelt's career overseas. S-R alum Dave Boling previews the Zags here.
TUESDAY, NOV. 8, 2011
Wulff, Bone and Caple 21
COUGARS We have a lot to share tonight, from Paul Wulff's press conferences to Ken Bone's – tomorrow is signing day – to football practice. But before we get there, I want to share some personal thoughts about the person who is going to be…
This week in preps 10
UPDATED Just wanted to get this thread up in case you wanted to start talking about accomplishments last weekend or things ahead. First, what a great showing by area cross country teams and individuals at state. Cheney's girls, Lakeside's boys and girls and North Central's…
Harris shapes up for junior year
Checked in with Elias Harris a couple weeks ago and again before Monday's practice. As I've mentioned before, Harris has a new leaner look this season, thanks to an offseason of conditioning and diet. There are other reasons, beyond the conditioning aspect, GU coaches anticipate…
A busy Tuesday from WSU 29
COUGARS Most Tuesday morning posts are pretty dry, cut down from the weekend and not a lot of meat on their bones. But not today. Even the Washington State entry has some surprise items. Read on.
MONDAY, NOV. 7, 2011
WSU goes indoors for Monday's practice 15
COUGARS I'm kind of bummed out. Feeling old. If you want to know why, and what went on at Washington State's practice tonight, read on.
State football playoffs
Clck the tab below to see the semifinal matchups in the Idaho state playoffs and the first-round matchups from 4A to 2B in Washington. The 1B won't be set for another week. Some dates for games may change and I'll update as the WIAA posts…
ESPN.com ranks Gonzaga women No. 23
Everybody believes Brittney Griner is No. 1, or at least the 6-8 junior makes Baylor No. 1. Minus Courtney Vandersloot, sportswriters (AP poll) and coaches (ESPN/USA Today poll) don't believe Gonzaga is one of the Top 25 programs in the nation, but the writers for…
A time out for morning post 29
COUGARS At times, it's tough to get up in the morning. Not today. Rolled out of bed at 7 a.m. sharp and headed downstairs humming a Beatles' tune ("When I'm 64," which has special meaning in my family today). Opened up the computer ready to…
SUNDAY, NOV. 6, 2011
Chiefs crush Everett 8-1
The Spokane Chiefs were in control from the beginning but didn't put the game away until they got a break, which opened the door to an 8-1 win over the Everett Silvertips. The break, a miscue by the Silvertips' goalie, gave the Chiefs a 3-1…
4A state football games set
The dates and times have been set for the State 4A first-round football playoff games involving the three Greater Spokane League teams. Defending state champ Ferris (9-1) and Central Valley (8-2) square off Friday at Joe Albi Stadium. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Mead (9-1)…
One more Sunday post 2
COUGARS We promised we would be back after Paul Wulff's press conference – why, I'm not really sure – so we are. Read on.
WSU's loss to Cal, day-after post Part 1 and Part 2 25
COUGARS • UPDATED 11:25 A.M. Is it appropriate today is the day everyone in the state of Washington falls back? You can discuss that amongst yourself as we present, in this go round, the links to yesterday's Washington State football game. And basketball coverage. Read…
SATURDAY, NOV. 5, 2011
A tale of woe from AT&T Park 12
COUGARS You've probably already gone to bed but if you haven't you may want to spend some time reading more on the football game and a couple basketball links. Read on.
Vandals rally from 20-point deficit, tip SJSU 2
For the Idaho Vandals, the first quarter was a nightmare. And that's putting it mildly. They trailed 17-0 after three turnovers and eventually fell behind 20-0 early in the second period. But UI's offense -- behind new starting QB Taylor Davis and senior tailback Kama…
Cougar TV channels for Saturday's game
If you're having trouble finding the Cougars game on the normal Root channel try this: Direct 688 Dish 449 ...it's on the usual Comcast channel for Root...32
We're at AT&T ... finally 45
COUGARS After a 45-minute wait for a shuttle that took all of five minutes – and I probably could have walked in 10 – we're at AT&T Park for today's game. A few thoughts on the links, so read on.
Friday night football 1
UPDATED Wow, what a showing by the Greater Spokane League 4A teams. I said earlier in the year that I thought the GSL 4A would prove to be better than the Columbia Basin Big Nine 4A teams, and the GSL confirmed it last night. Mead…
It's Saturday from San Francisco 3
COUGARS It's game day once again and I'm sure the Cougar flag is flying in Alabama, Louisiana or some other southern state where they are holding this week's "Game Of The Century!" But we're not sure. The TV is off just yet so we can…
FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 2011
High school games on SWX, Internet
If you can't be there in person, there are several high football games that you can watch anyway Friday night. From Albi Stadium, SWX has Mead vs. Davis at 5:30 and Ferris vs. Eisenhower at 8 p.m. idahosports.com has Lake City at Eagle at 6…
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