Where to start with this one? When Washington State upended USC a week before the Southern Utah game, it effectively guaranteed a 3-1 start to the season. Following tough road games at Auburn and USC, the Cougars finished out the first third of their schedule…
Spokane will try to snap a two-game losing streak tonight against the AFL's worst team. San Antonio (1-12) takes on the Shock (6=7) at 7 at the Arena. Here's my preview.
A GRIP ON SPORTS Another week in the books. Or at least another work week. But this one corresponds with a day I hate. The longest day of the year. The end of spring and the beginning of summer. Why is it on my hit…
Washington State linebacker Ivan McLennan was arrested on Sunday for unlawful handling of weapons capable of producing bodily harm after pointing a nonlethal Airsoft pellet gun at a student. We have more information on his arrest after the jump. …
Erik Meyer was told 8-12 weeks of recovery time by medical staff in Los Angeles and 6-8 weeks when he had surgery in Spokane. He came back from a broken collarbone in 5 1/2 weeks. More on Meyer's recovery and what it means to the…
A GRIP ON SPORTS A fight at a football practice? Oh my goodness, what's a fan to do? Relax would be my advice. Read on.
A GRIP ON SPORTS Do you remember your first time? I mean the first time you tried tobacco. I do. It wasn't pretty. And it was my last. Read on.
Tuesday was a fine day for ducks but not for baseball players. Steady, heavy rain postponed the Spokane Indians' game at Avista Stadium against the Eugene Emeralds. The contest was supposed to cap a five-game, Northwest League season-opening series. Instead, Spokane (4-0) and Eugene (0-4)…
A GRIP ON SPORTS The high temperature in Spokane is supposed to be 56 degrees today. What the heck? OK, I've lived here long enough to know mid-June is prone to days like this, but really? Why couldn't it have been 56 and raining yesterday…
The Spokane Indians have established patterns while starting the Northwest League season 4-0. In each game, the Indians' starting pitcher has worked at least five innings and earned the win. In each game, Spokane relievers have been (mostly) stingy. To top it off, the Indians…
Many fans agree that in today's college football world that the "A-B-C" tiered method is the best way to handle the out of conference schedule. The idea is that a team should schedule one "A" game against a marquee opponent, preferably one it can beat…
A GRIP ON SPORTS So the Spurs won another NBA title last night. But could they win the intramural title at Maplewood Gardens? Read on.
The Spokane Indians have had four Northwest League championship teams since 1997, but they hadn't had a team start the season 3-0 in 17 years until they accomplished the feat Sunday with a 5-2 win over Eugene at Avista Stadium. The I997 Indians started 5-0…
A GRIP ON SPORTS I was greeted this morning with a Father's Day breakfast in bed. Three eggs, perfectly over easy, ham, bacon and sausage. Crisp hash browns, aromatic coffee, lightly buttered rye toast and, lest I forget, doughnuts. Mounds and mounds of hot, fresh,…
A GRIP ON SPORTS We'll be back soon with our links, but we promised you a special Father's Day post. Here it is. And thanks to everyone who responded. You made our week. Read on.
There's not much to criticize about the Spokane Indians after the first two games of the Northwest League season. Not only are the Indians 2-0, but they've collected 23 hits while five of their seven pitchers who have seen action haven't allowed earned runs. The…
Spokane lost for the fifth time in six games, falling to San Jose 47-37 on Saturday in San Jose. Spokane activated quarterback Erik Meyer from injured reserve on Thursday but Brian Zbydniewski made his fourth straight start. Coach Andy Olson said he wasn't planning on…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Was yesterday unlucky? Well, if you are a Mariners' fan, sure. An error by Robinson Cano led to the only run in a 1-0 loss. But a Texas fan might consider that lucky. Then there are the Ranger fans (hockey variety)…
The Spokane Indians combined a lively offense, sound defense, solid starting pitching and excellent relief pitching Friday night and came up with a 7-3 win over the Eugene Emeralds to open the Northwest League season at Avista Stadium. Spokane and Eugene will play four more…
(Cornerback Damante Horton had a pair of picks in WSU's 10-7 upset of USC) The Cougars may have played better than expected in their season-opening loss at Auburn, but they were still 0-1 as most analysts had predicted they would be. As if Washington State's…
Spokane has activated quarterback Erik Meyer from injured reserve, roughly 5½ weeks after suffering a collarbone injury against Los Angeles. “It’s great that he healed a lot faster than normal,” coach Andy Olson said in a release. “Having his surgery done with Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Once more into the breach. It's Friday the 13th. What could go wrong? Read on.
In one way, the Spokane Indians of 2014 will mirror the Spokane Indians of 2013. Indians relief pitcher Ryan Ledbetter is the identical twin of David Ledbetter, who was a starting pitcher for Spokane last season. Read story
Photo courtesy of Washington State Athletics Washington State finally announced that new FieldTurf will be installed at Martin Stadium, including crimson end zones that some fans have been hoping for. The school also released the above image of what the field is expected to look…
A GRIP ON SPORTS It's a near-perfect day. The U.S. Open is on the television, exciting us old folks. For the younger, hipper set, the World Cup kicks off tonight in Brazil. And, for both, one of the better shortstops to ever play the game…
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