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SUNDAY, AUG. 7, 2011

WSU opens preseason practice 

COUGARS Washington State's first practice of 2011 is in the books. From the pre-practice walk-through to Paul Wulff's post-practice talk, the players sweated their way through a warm Palouse afternoon. We have notes, observations and comments from the day, so read on.

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Yes, it's time for WSU football to get going

COUGARS Today's the day. The beginning of the 2011 college football season, Pullman style. Which means it's also time to get back into the routine of daily blog posts containing Washington State news and notes, along with links to other stories from around the Pac-12.…

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SATURDAY, AUG. 6, 2011

Vandals in pads for the first time 

Three days of fall camp complete, and the Idaho Vandals have also finished their first practice in pads. That came this afternoon during a gorgeous Palouse day. I've got a report below -- as well as a quick Q&A with senior tailback Princeton McCarty, one…

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Zip it: Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo flies in for a dunk against the Akron Zips in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament in Portland on March 19. During any game you can sense when a team or individual takes over and seizes control. There is an iconic moment that captures the game – and this slam put the seal on the Gonzaga victory. What I love about this photo is how it captures the essence of the game, and how  page designer Ralph Walter was able to play the Akron mascot's name   in the main headline. The photo and design made for a dramatic wrap-around package for the Sports section.  (Christopher Anderson / The Spokesman-Review)

Pargo enjoying overseas adventure

We conclude the last of our five-part series on collegians from our area who are playing professionally overseas with former Zag Jeremy Pargo. He's played in Israel the last two years and he's headed back in about a month. Pargo was his customary candid self…

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THURSDAY, AUG. 4, 2011

Vandals' first practice in the books

It's difficult to make any strong statements after one practice session. But if anything, Thursday's opener of fall camp for Idaho was a good opportunity to get a first look at newcomers and see the progression of guys who have been in the program for…

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 2011


WSU's preseason practice schedule 

COUGARS • UPDATED 8 P.M. If you are interested in attending any of Washington State University's preseason football practices in Pullman, bring sun screen, a good hat and a diet coke. That last item is for me. Just kidding. Anyhow, if you are thinking of…

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TUESDAY, AUG. 2, 2011

GU notes

I wasn't planning on posting during a few days of vacation, but here are a couple items of interest: The latest on David Salinas here, GU apparently will entertain Western Michigan at the Arena and Rotnei Clarke is Butler bound.

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MONDAY, AUG. 1, 2011

Vandal receiver arrested in Pullman

Just three days before the start of Idaho's fall football camp, coach Robb Akey is dealing with another off-the-field issue. Backup wide receiver Robert Hatchett III was arrested in Pullman Sunday morning on allegedly driving under the influence. The junior from Compton, Calif., failed two…

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