Men's basketball player Jackie Davis signed a national letter of intent with Washington State today, becoming WSU's 11th scholarship player and new coach Ernie Kent's second signee. Here is what we wrote about Davis when he gave a verbal commitment to play for WSU back…
Gerard Coleman, a Providence transfer who played last season at Gonzaga, is transferring elsewhere for his senior season, Bulldogs coach Mark Few said. Click here for our story.
A GRIP ON SPORTS Sorry this is late today but I had a family commitment to attend to this morning. But we have your links ready now. Read on.
A GRIP ON SPORTS I am a proponent of replay reviews in all sports. Football, basketball, tennis, hockey and, this year, baseball. But I'm not so sure about the last one. At least the way it is being handled right now. Read on.
Blessed to be given the chance to attend #Seahawks mini camp! Starting on this journey God has planned for me with a chip on my shoulder. — Andrew Furney (@AndrewFurney) May 11, 2014 Andrew Furney going to kick for an NFL team and he won't…
Congrats to @WSUCougars client, John Fullington, on becoming a Green Bay Packer! @packers #NFLDraft2014 — Collin Roberts (@collinbroberts) May 10, 2014 John Fullington will get a shot in the NFL after playing every position but center during four years as a starter on the Washington…
Former Idaho running back James Baker told the Spokesman-Review that he's headed to the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. After he wasn't selected in the seven-round NFL draft, Baker quickly latched on with the Chiefs. Kansas City was one of two teams…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Let's keep this simple. It's a Saturday, the sun is shining and I'm sure you want to get out and enjoy the day. Can’t argue with that. Read on.
Spokane made it interesting until the final seconds but came up short against the visiting Pittsburgh Power 52-41 on Friday night at the Arena. Spokane's Dononvan Porterie, signed earlier this week and operating with just three practices, had five touchdown passes but committed four turnovers,…
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered the Shock's home game at the Arena. Check out this big picture gallery of action photos.
Former WSU quarterback Jason Gesser, who led Washington State to the 2003 Rose Bowl, has been added to the Cougar football broadcast team, according to a Friday announcement by WSU IMG College General Manager Matt Almond. Gesser replaces Shawn McWashington, who also donned the Crimson…
Spokane takes the field tonight for the first time in 28 games without Erik Meyer as its starting quarterback. Meyer was placed on injured reserve earlier this week and the Shock will rely on Donovan Porterie or Dennis Havrilla or both -- or possibly even…
A GRIP ON SPORTS I am a sucker. There, I admitted it. That feels better. Read on.
Late this evening the Arizona Cardinals drafted Deone Bucannon out of Washington State with the 27th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. We've got a blog post up and a story coming shortly but follow the jump for some quotes and reaction to WSU's first…
Former Washington State safety Deone Bucannon only had to suffer through one nervous draft day, hearing his name called late on Thursday evening when the Arizona Cardinals made him the 27th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. The strong safety is the first Cougar selected…
The NFL Draft begins in just a few hours and you can track it here. Former WSU safety Deone Bucannon could hear his name called today as a first rounder, and will almost certainly be picked either today or tomorrow. We have a story on…
Two AFL rookies are getting a crash course in quarterbacking from Andy Olson as the Shock take on the difficult task of replacing Erik Meyer. Meyer is out for at least six weeks with a broken collarbone. Spokane signed Donovan Porterie and Dennis Havrilla on…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Are you ready for tonight? Got your beverages and snacks? Don't forget a coaster for your drink and a cushion for your seat. It's the NFL's biggest day of the year, non-game variety. It's the Draft, with a capital "D." And…
James Williams has added his name to Washington State's 2015 football recruiting class, according to recruiting analyst Braulio Perez of Cougfan.com. The running back from Burbank, California is listed at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds and was named the MVP of the Pacific League after reportedly rushed…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Did you know it is possible to get a cavity in a fake tooth? I didn't either. But I found out recently it is and today I have to pay the price. Read on.
Shock quarterback Erik Meyer, injured in Sunday's win over the L.A. Kiss, had surgery Tuesday to repair a broken collarbone, team officials confirmed. He's expected to miss at least six weeks. No. 2 quarterback Jarrett Brown is on injured reserve. Wide receiver Rashaad Carter, who…
Huge get for #WashingtonState, four-star safety Kameron Powell tells me he has committed to the Cougs. Thats three four stars for '15 class — Braulio Perez (@BraulioEPerez) May 6, 2014 Braulio Perez of Scout.com reported on Twitter that four-star safety Kameron Powell out of Upland…
The Spokane Chiefs began trimming the number of overage players on their roster Tuesday by trading defenseman Cole Wedman to the Moose Jaw Warriors. The Chiefs received a fourth-round selection in next year's Western Hockey League bantam draft as compensation for Wedman. Spokane ended the…
Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior by Mike Leach is now available for purchase both online and in stores. It is the Washington State football coach's second book, having published Swing Your Sword, an autobiography, in 2012. His newest book is a biography of…
It is an unfortunate reality that athletes are not always ideal role models. Every school racks up some Fulmer Cup points now and again and sometimes someone truly vile is good enough at sports to play for a major college. The Pac-12 certainly isn't immune…
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