Spokane played its worst half of football of the season, fell into a 28-7 hole and couldn't complete a second-half comeback as Tampa Bay posted a 70-62 victory Saturday at the Arena. My unedited game story is below.
For the first time since 2007, Idaho didn't have a player selected in the NFL draft. But at least a few former Vandals will get tryouts via undrafted free agent deals or invitations to minicamps. That includes punter Bobby Cowan, who signed a free agent…
Good evening from the Arena where No. 1 Spokane (5-0) and No. 4 Tampa Bay (3-2) meet at 7. The Shock will be without 'Jack' linebacker Terence Moore (shoulder). DB Patrick Stoudamire will step in as the starter. WR Jeffrey Solomon (shoulder) is suited up…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It didn't take long for Jeff Tuel to sign a free-agent deal after going undrafted. The former WSU quarterback announced on his Twitter page today that he has signed with the Buffalo Bills. That's not all that surprising, considering Buffalo was…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It was a long wait for former Washington State receiver Marquess Wilson, but he was finally drafted on Saturday by the Chicago Bears with the 236th overall pick (and 30th of the seventh round) in the NFL draft. Wilson becomes the…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Why would anyone be surprised by anything the Seahawks do during the NFL draft? Trade down to get more picks, take a guy who plays a position already well stocked, or pick a guy with some baggage, it's always something. Read…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- A late-April Saturday means a quiet day for WSU news. But there are a few former Cougar football players who hope that's not the case. Keep reading.
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