Ferris tops Gonzaga Prep
If you liked defense, a buffet of defense was served Friday when Ferris topped Gonzaga Prep 49-38 in a Greater Spokane League boys basketball game at Gonzaga Prep. Here's my game story.
FRIDAY, JAN. 14, 2011
Former Vandal remains in coma
The first time I encountered Brandon Brown, the guard from Philadelphia was getting lectured by new Idaho coach Don Verlin during a scrimmage at Memorial Gym. That was before the start of the 2008-09 season, during which Brown played sparingly for the Vandals before quietly…
EWU star headed to NFL
Star running back Taiwan Jones (above) was a cheerleader as Eastern Washington won the FCS championship last weekend. That may have also played a role in his decision to leave school and submit his papers to be eligible for the NFL draft. He was expected…
Zags await Lions
Back with a preview of Saturday's Gonzaga-Loyola Marymount game. Here's the link.. Quick note on Robert Sacre's perfect shooting night (8 of 8 FG, 8 of 8 FT) against Pepperdine on Thursday. Find out where that ranks in the last 10 years of college basketball…
WSU assistant Niekamp has new job 3
COUGARS Linebackers coach Travis Niekamp is changing jobs. He's leaving his on-field position to take over a newly created spot within the athletic department, coordinator of football development. With the opening, football coach Paul Wulff will be looking for his third new assistant in two…
Trufant: From EWU to af2 to NFL Jets
Former EWU and Spokane Shock defensive back Isaiah Trufant has made a steady climb up the pro football ladder. He played in the af2 on Spokane's 2006 championship team, then moved on to the AFL and UFL. He joined the NFL New York Jets during…
Excitement builds for outdoor hockey game
The Spokane Chiefs are excited to play in history outdoor game on Saturday. Thursday's practice only got them more fired up ((photo courtesy of Gary Peterson/Action Sports Images/Spokane Chiefs).
EWU's Jones to enter NFL draft
Eastern Washington star running back Taiwan Jones has hired an agent and will enter the NFL Draft. Judging from the follow-up to Eastern Washington's FCS national championship last week, the news is shocking. Check out the Taiwan Jones slide show here.
Day after Pepperdine
There's a good reason this post is a little later than normal. I couldn't see the computer screen too clearly (no comments from the peanut gallery). I visited the eye doc today so I'm living in a blurry, light-sensitive world right now. Onward, perhaps with…
Rain or snow, outdoor hockey game is a spectacle
Who wouldn't be worried about an outdoor hockey game in this weather? After a day in the 40's with plenty of rain, it only cools off to the high 30's tonight, with a high on Saturday for the Spokane Chiefs game with Kootenay at Avista…
WSU's loss at Cal, the morning after 17
COUGARS Washington State had its chances last night. More than one down the stretch and more than one in overtime. But a couple of missed layups, a couple rebounds it wasn't able to corral and Cal came away with an 88-81 overtime win. For more…
Idaho, Gonzaga, EWU women win
Thursday was a busy night in women's basketball, including a historic win for Idaho and easy road wins for Gonzaga and Eastern Washington.
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