Live chat, Wednesday links from WSU 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Hey, it's Wednesday again. And hey, we have links again. So keep reading, if you're into that.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 2013
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10, 2013
Notes from Tuesday's practice
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Practice this time of year gets to feeling pretty darn routine. And Tuesday's workout for Washington State was no exception. But there are always nuggets buried out there amid the mundane, and we found a few today. So read on.
17 GU games on ESPN networks
The WCC on Tuesday released its ESPN television schedule and Gonzaga will appear at least 17 times, eight in non-conference and nine in WCC play. The ESPN schedule includes GU's non-conference matchups with Colorado State (Nov. 11, ESPNU), all three Maui Invitational games (Nov. 25-27),…
And now a word from our sponsor ... 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Memory can be a funny thing. There are times when you can't remember where you put the car keys when you walked through the door five minutes previously. And then there are faces from 40 years ago that you can't forget.…
Eastern and Big Sky links
I'll be at practice later today, but in the meantime, here are a few links from Eastern opponents: The biggest news came out of Bozeman, where Montana State announced that quarterback DeNarius McGhee is out indefinitely with a separated shoulder. ... At Toledo, head coach…
Tuesday means links (and other stuff)
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Another Tuesday means Washington State's practice week begins later this afternoon. It also means the Pac-12 coaches' teleconference (yippee) and your typical look around the conference. That can be found below.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 2013
Video: Ioane Gauta on Monday
Videos courtesy of WSU Athletics.
WSU promotes Jensen to hoops assistant
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- As expected, Rod Jensen has been promoted to assistant coach by WSU coach Ken Bone. Jensen was hired to fill the role of director of player development, but will now fill the role of assistant after the departure of Ben Johnson,…
Leach speaks on USC, Southern Utah 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- WSU coach Mike Leach met with the media earlier today, and we have a transcription below of most of his comments.
Horton named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- To nobody's surprise, Washington State cornerback Damante Horton was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week after his two interceptions in WSU's 10-7 upset of Southern California. Horton scored WSU's only touchdown on a 70-yard interception return late in the first…
More on GU's schedule
A bit more on Gonzaga's schedule. It's not filled with quite as many marquee non-conference dates as usual, particularly at home, but there will be numerous challenges for the Bulldogs. With the WCC's addition of Pacific, which qualified for the NCAA Tournament last year, GU's…
Petrino: Chalich is starter, but McCain will play
With Idaho's offense sputtering through the first two weeks of the season, coach Paul Petrino said he'll continue to platoon redshirt freshman Chad Chalich and junior Josh McCain at quarterback. But he also made clear who's atop the depth chart. "Chad’s the starter. Josh is…
Zags release basketball schedule 1
Gonzaga will play 15 home games this season (not counting the Battle in Seattle vs. South Alabama), including six non-conference games at the McCarthey Athletic Center. There were no surprises on the official schedule released Monday by Gonzaga. Most of the opponents have been known…
It was a defensive-themed weekend 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS If you like violent, aggressive defensive football, than the past couple days has been nearly perfect for you, especially around here. It started with the Cougars and USC going toe-to-toe in the Coliseum, with WSU winning in the end. It finished…
New week, and new hope for WSU
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Instead of discussing the merits of a close loss, the four WSU players (along with coach Mike Leach) who meet with media this afternoon will be asked all sorts of questions about how it feels to beat USC in Memorial Coliseum.…
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8, 2013
Looking back at USC with Leach, Breske
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State went through its usual Sunday night paces, mostly working on special teams and scout work during a short practice at Martin Stadium. We have a couple notes, plus interviews with coach Mike Leach and defensive coordinator Mike Breske.
Eastern and Big Sky links
There was no letdown Saturday for Eastern Washington, which soared past Western Oregon. Here's my story. We also have the story in pictures from our own Tyler Tjomsland. ... The Eagles' next opponent, Toledo, put a scare into Missouri of the SEC. ... Sam Houston…
The schedule doesn't look all that bad anymore 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS When the 2013 Washington State football schedule was released, Cougar fans across the nation – OK, across the Northwest – looked at the first two games and their heads fell. Auburn at Auburn? Well, that's on us. That was our choice.…
Happy morning links for WSU 6
COUGARS FROM LOS ANGELES -- As I write this, Washington State is about 30 minutes away from its estimated arrival time of 3:20 a.m. in Pullman. Feel free to pass along any photos or updates if you met the team at Bohler. Until then, here…
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