SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 2013
EWU defeats Portland State 42-41
Colin Mulvany covered the EWU vs. Portland State game in Cheney. Check out this big picture gallery of the game photos.
WSU vs. Utah 2
Tyler Tjomsland covered the WSU vs. Utah game today in Pullman, Wash. Check out this big picture gallery of the game photos.
No. 2 Florida State waxes Idaho, 80-14
Florida State got the lopsided victory it expected. Idaho will get the paycheck it signed up for. The second-ranked Seminoles bludgeoned the Vandals 80-14 on Saturday afternoon at Doak Campbell Stadium, moving their record to 11-0. UI (1-10) allowed the second-most points in school history,…
WSU vs. Utah: Pregame chat
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An inside look at Idaho's athletic budget and how money games fit in 3
In today's paper, I wrote about the shifting revenue streams for Idaho's athletic department and the increasingly important role of money games, like today's at Florida State. The Vandals are getting a princely sum -- $950,000, the biggest payout in school history -- to play…
It could be a big day for WSU 11
A GRIP ON SPORTS This could be a day Washington State football fans tell their grandchildren about. Or not. Read on.
Game day Pac-12 Links
From Pullman -- There won't be much time to read these links if you're heading to the game, which starts at 12:30 in Pullman. But if you'll be watching the game on the Pac-12 Networks, read on. It will be the final home game for…
FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 2013
CDA defeats Highland 31-28 in 5A title game
S-R photojouralist Jesse Tinsley covered the CDA vs. Highland game in Moscow, Idaho. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
Vandals rebound from loss, paste UNT
Idaho's 14-point loss to host team Portland in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Thursday night was discouraging on a number of fronts. It wasn't just that the Vandals lost to what appears to be a good team; it was the fact they weren't competitive…
WSU vs. Utah: 2-Minute Drill
From Pullman -- The Cougars are gearing up for a critical Pac-12 matchup against Utah. Our 2-Minute Drill covers four things the Cougars will need to accomplish to be successful. The unedited version is after the jump. ...
WSU Football: Mayle says he's coming back 3
MY WAIVER WAS PASSED I WILL BE PLAYING NEXT YEAR!!! — Vince (@Vince_Mayle) November 22, 2013 From Pullman -- Wide receiver Vince Mayle announced on twitter this morning that his hardship waiver for a sixth year of eligibility has been granted by the NCAA. This…
Day after Washington State
Second attempt at the day after post, hoping this one goes smoother than the first. Here's the rundown of our coverage of GU's 90-74 victory over WSU last night: My game story, John Blanchette's column and Jesse Tinsley's photos (great snap of Barham wrestling with…
Past success is an indicator of future performance
A GRIP ON SPORTS There are few people in America as proficient at their jobs as the good fellows in Vegas that set sporting event lines. If they ran the government, we might not have deficit spending. Read on.
Eastern and Big Sky links
Thank goodness for second chances, such as the one Andru Pulu got with the Eastern Washington football team. Here's my feature on Andru, plus a partial transcript of yesterday's EWU live chat. (Check back for a full version.) The Eagles face Portland State on Saturday,…
Friday morning Pac-12 links 6
From Pullman -- The men's basketball team traveled up north to take on rival Gonzaga, falling to the No. 13 Bulldogs 90-74 ... The Cougars blamed the loss on a lack of experience ... But the basketball team got some good news as well ...…
Gonzaga 90, WSU 74: Box Score
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THURSDAY, NOV. 21, 2013
Portland buries Idaho early, rolls to win
Fans had barely settled into their seats at the Chiles Center on Thursday night when the University of Portland delivered the knockout blow against Idaho. The Pilots rattled off 17 unanswered points early in the first half and went on to a more-decisive-than-it-looked 88-74 victory…
Blogger: Chiefs face defining moments
The Spokane Chiefs are 0-3 against the Portland Winterhawks heading in to Friday's Western Hockey League game in Portland. One blogger for The Oregonian believes that the Chiefs must prove themselves as authentic contenders in the next few weeks or consider a blockbuster trade for…
Pangos and Co. thump Cougars 1
Kevin Pangos made five 3-pointers and scored 27 points and the Zags had several other scoring options in a 90-74 victory over visiting WSU on Thursday night. The Cougars scored the last seven points to make the final margin 16. Pangos has scored 60 points…
GU men defeat WSU 90-74 1
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the GU men's game against WSU. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
Thursday Night Football
From Pullman -- The thermometer dropped 25 and it felt even colder as the Cougars took the field for their last regular practice before a big game against Utah. Quarterback Connor Halliday was sharp, completing 22 of 25 passes in the 11-on-11 session. On the…
Gonzaga women vs EWU recap
The start of the regional game Wednesday night between Eastern Washington and Gonzaga looked more like a B-movie beginning to the famed fable of David and Goliath. Read more below.
WSU basketball adds last-minute signee
From Pullman -- Yesterday was the last day for colleges to sign student-athletes to National Letters of Intent in basketball, and the Cougars picked up a power forward with little time left on the clock. Coach Ken Bone announced Thursday morning that Jermaine Morgan (6-8,…
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