EWU defeats Montana 36-26
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the EWU vs. Montana game. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8, 2014
Falk gets his chance for Cougars
A GRIP ON SPORTS A new era in Washington State football begins today in Corvallis. It may be a three-game "era" or it may last longer. Today's game won't completely determine that, but it will go a long way in the decision. Read on.
WSU basketball wins, football to be determined 1
The Cougars basketball team won its exhibition game last night behind a dominant performance from Josh Hawkinson. I couldn't be there because I'm here, in Oregon, but we covered the game all the same. Will the football team follow suit? We won't know until later…
FRIDAY, NOV. 7, 2014
Gonzaga Prep defeats Walla Walla 50-21
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the Gonzaga Prep vs. Walla Walla game. Check out this photo gallery of game photos.
Yes, the college football season is nearing the end
A GRIP ON SPORTS I know this can be hard to swallow, but the college football season is winding down. Really. Read on.
Morning links: A former Cougar lines up against WSU
Rahmel Dockery wanted to play wide receiver in front of Washington State football fans, and he will, but they won't be cheering for him. That's because Dockery will be playing for WSU's opponent tomorrow, Oregon State. We have a story on how Dockery ended up…
THURSDAY, NOV. 6, 2014
Southridge defeats Central Valley 24-19 1
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered the CV vs. Southridge game. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
U-Hi defeats Hanford 44-14
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered University High's home game against Hanford. Check out this photo gallery of game photos.
Young defenders impress during Thursday Night Football
There were impressive performances on both sides of the ball during WSU's weekly underclassmen scrimmage. Peyton Bender showed some initial promise before the offense bogged down, and Gabe Marks and Keith Harrington were steady as always. But it was individual standouts on the defensive side…
Singleton finally a Cougar
Deion Singleton was expected by many to be an early contributor from Washington State's 2014 recruiting class. He played his senior year at Pasco High after transferring from Godby High in Tallahassee, Florida where he was recruited by a number of prominent southern programs. He…
Chiefs reacquire Playfair, release Chartier
Jackson Playfair is again a member of the Spokane Chiefs, prompting the WHL team to place Connor Chartier on waivers. Read story
EWU sports chat Nov. 6 (noon)
Read the transcript for this chat in the extended portion of this post.
Karnowski finding comfort zone
I wrote about junior center Przemek Karnowski for the S-R's annual college basketball preview section that came out today. There's also a Gonzaga schedule, roster, pictures, stats, etc. Here's my article on Karnowski, five keys, WCC order of finish and GU fast facts. Find all…
Cross country races can stay with you for a while
A GRIP ON SPORTS Of all athletic endeavors, running seems to be the most basic. Just about everyone has done it at some point in their life, whether it was in competition or just to get to the fridge quick enough to get back in…
Morning links: basketball returns to the Palouse 1
The Ernie Kent era will officially tip off on the road at UTEP on Nov. 14, but you can catch a preview of the Washington State basketball team this Friday at 7 p.m. when the Cougars host Azusa Pacific for an exhibition game in Beasley.…
Vandals take a step out of the Sun Belt
Ah, the November out-of-conference game, college football's favorite non-sequitur. Nothing quite gets the blood running hot like facing what should have been a September opponent two months later. The Idaho Vandals (1-7) step out of the Sun Belt Conference this Saturday but stay very much…
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 2014
WSU practice just a little too chippy
By and large, the Washington State football coaches don't worry about the normal practice scuffles that inevitably occur. Over the course of a season, 100 adrenaline-fueled football players compete and are bound to get on each other's nerves, occasionally, and the skirmishes are typically over…
Correction: Tracy Clark remains on the team, absent at practice
(Correction: An earlier report said that Tracy Clark had left the Washington State football program as confirmed by Mike Leach. We have been informed by WSU that the earlier report was incorrect and that Leach misunderstood the question.)
Four WHL teams ranked in top eight
Four Western Hockey League teams are listed among the top eight in the CHL's Top 10 rankings, but Kelowna dropped from first to second. Read story
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Edwards discusses redshirt decision
It probably would have been ideal if center Ryan Edwards had the opportunity to redshirt last season but the Zags' lack of interior depth took away that option. The opposite is true this year (if GU stays healthy) with three players capable of playing the…
Is Mike Leach looking to make more changes? 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS Has Washington State's football season been disappointing? Yes. This was the season the Cougars were supposed to turn the corner, remember? Last year, when WSU earned the right to blow a late lead in the New Mexico Bowl, was a surprise,…
Morning links: news from around the Pac-12
The Pac-12 coaches had their weekly teleconference yesterday so we have plenty of news to pass along from around the conference. We'll start with our Pac-12 notebook, which takes a look at a pair of two-way players that will try and best each other on…
TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 2014
Practice report: a new receiver and a reemerging running back 1
After Tuesday's practice Mike Leach spoke about Washington State's newest football player, receiver Kyrin Priester. He said that the 6-foot-1 receiver, who will enroll in the spring after transferring from Clemson, is big, physical and has good hands. Priester will sit out next season and…
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