A good day for good causes 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS Next week is when college football begins, so it would stand to reason all the off-the-field events should finish up this weekend, right? And they do. Read on.
SATURDAY, AUG. 24, 2013
Eastern and Big Sky links
So, fellow parents, when your kid goes out for his "21-er" with his friends, did you lose a few hours' sleep until he made it safely home? Yeah, I thought so, and so did I last night, which is why this blog is a bit…
Football is one week away 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- One week from today, you'll wake up, plant yourself on the couch and watch football until there isn't any to watch anymore. Or until WSU's game at Auburn is over. Yes, we're at the one-week mark, and yes, we have links…
FRIDAY, AUG. 23, 2013
Indians rally with runs in ninth, 10th
The Spokane Indians improved their playoff chances Friday night by breaking through in the ninth and 10th innings for a 6-5 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils to complete a three-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium. Spokane, in danger of falling two games off…
Notes from UI's Media Day & mock game
It was a busy day inside the Kibbie Dome, with the Vandals going through game situations in their mock game and then holding their Media Day in the Litehouse Center. We recap all the action below.
Bob Robertson moving over, but not out 3
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Here's a short story we filed for tomorrow's newspaper about a change in WSU's radio broadcast team. ... Legendary broadcaster Bob Robertson isn’t leaving Washington State’s radio booth, but there will be someone else calling play-by-play during football games this season.…
EWU and Big Sky links
I couldn't make it to Eagle football practice on Thursday because of, well, Eagle football. First, there was our live chat (here's the transcript), but mostly I had to finish my stories for next week's special football section (That comes next Thursday, so watch for…
A simple change would do it 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS What is that old saying? A man works from sun to sun, but a online sports columnist's work is never done? Or something like that. Read on.
WSU shifting to Auburn prep 3
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Eight days remain until Washington State kicks off the 2013 season in the deep south. The Cougars will begin Auburn-specific preparations in earnest this weekend. We'll be there, but for now, we're here. With links.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 2013
Indians drop out of first place
There must be better ways to make a playoff run than the Spokane Indians have shown during the last week. Thursday night's 7-2 loss to the Tri-City Dust Devils gave the Indians a 2-5 record for their current homestand, which ends Friday night at Avista…
WSU adding new scoreboard(s) to Martin Stadium 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- A new scoreboard more than twice the size of the old one will be added to the east side of Martin Stadium in time for Washington State's home opener against Southern Utah on Sept. 14. An LED ribbon board is also…
Thursday Night Football at WSU
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- With this being Washington State's mock game week, the Cougars' scout-team players had a chance for the first time this season to participate in coach Mike Leach's "Thursday Night Football" scrimmage at the end of practice. We also have a few…
Rypien sees himself throwing less
Wednesday was the first day Washington high school football teams could practice. We caught up with Shadle Park junior quarterback Brett Rypien (pictured above). He told us that for the Highlanders to be as successful as they want this year, he needs to throw less…
Highly successful Mead wrestler moving
Three-time Washington state wrestling champ Chandler Rogers (pictured above) is moving to Stillwater, Okla., for his senior year. Read about the move here.
Petrino: I know who will start at QB
Idaho football coach Paul Petrino won't announce who will start at quarterback for the Vandals in their season opener at North Texas. But he said after practice Thursday morning that he and the team know who will start, and so does "anyone who's around" practice…
WCC explanation on Gonzaga's schedule
The WCC released the conference schedule earlier this week and it raised eyebrows, particularly at Gonzaga and Portland. Scheduling is never simple, but it figured to get easier with a 10-team model (with the addition of Pacific) and the return of travel partners. The Zags…
A focus on a distraction 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Coaches constantly tell players to focus on only those things they can control. Don't let the peripheral distract you from the essential. It's good advice. Read on.
Eastern and Big Sky links 1
Here's this morning's story on the Eastern linebackers, which includes the finalized TV schedule. Also, don't forget today's live chat, right here at noon. Now, on with the links: lots of storylines out of the Oregon State camop, courtesy of the Oregonian. ...Montana QB Jordan…
The '9 days 'til kickoff' links edition 7
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Yes, we're into the single-digits of the Football Season Countdown. That's an unofficial, working title you might never see again. Here are your links.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2013
Indians break out of slump with big innings
When the dust settled on Wednesday night and the Spokane Indians had won for the first time since Friday, it marked the 10th consecutive day that the Indians have led or been tied for first place in the Northwest League's North Division. Wednesday's 10-4 win…
Chiefs need to answer questions at camp
Yes, the weather forecast calls for temperatures near 90 degrees, but there's ice at the Arena in preparation for the Spokane Chiefs' four-day fall camp. The practice sessions and scrimmages will feature around 70 players on three teams, starting Thursday and continuing Friday and Saturday.…
WSU preparing for up-tempo Auburn
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Preparations rolled on for the Cougars on Wednesday, as the first-team defense continued to prepare for an up-tempo offense with a mobile quarterback. We have a few more notes after the jump, so keep reading.
Seniors Will Carry Lewis & Clark Tigers This Year
Lewis & Clark has taken its show on the road this summer, as construction at Hart Field has pushed them off of their customary practice field. Instead, the Tigers are holding practices at Sacajawea Middle School. To the players are just want to play some…
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