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FROM PULLMAN -- We'll get back on our live chat game this afternoon, though it will be later than usual -- 2:30 p.m. -- so we can chat with a WSU baseball player for a story later this week. Read on for links.

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In today's newspaper we wrote about the relationship between Gabe Marks and outside receivers coach Dennis Simmons, who admires Marks' work ethic. On the blog, we had this report from practice. ... The WSU baseball team took a 7-2 loss to Gonzaga at home last night.

Around the Pac-12 ... Aaron Gordon did what most thought he would and announced his intentions to play for Arizona next season. Washington was the bridesmaid once again. ... More on the Ed Rush situation. ... An odd pairing helps Arizona's defense thrive. ... An Arizona State linebacker is just happy to be practicing again. ... T.J. Simers is not particularly impressed with the Steve Alford hire at UCLA (there's an all-time classic Simers line at the end of that column, too). ... New USC coach Andy Enfield wants to create a national brand. ... Utah's offensive line is making a good impression so far this spring. ... Colorado's quarterback spot is still up for grabs. ... Oregon State has a Chief of Staff position like WSU. ... Oregon picked up where it left off as it began spring practice yesterday. ... Oregon's basketball team hopes this year was just the start of something better.

Check back at 2:30 for the chat.

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com. Twitter: @ChristianCaple

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