It's time to make noise
A GRIP ON SPORTS It's a quiet day on the links front today, though not so quiet a day on the links. Read on.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 2014
Eastern football links
Eastern safety and California native Tevin McDonald is playing in California this weekend for first time since joining the Eagles a year and a half ago. Here's my feature story on McDonald, who is coming off a huge day at Montana State. .. We also…
On the road again
After a pair of home games the Cougars are back on the road, well in the air, really, this time to Salt Lake City to hopefully exorcise their Rice-Eccles demons and pick up their first conference win. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a…
Converted QB McCain catches on at Idaho
Among the unlikeliest of breakout stars of the young football season, Josh McCain has become one of quarterback Matt Linehan's go-to targets at Idaho -- and a lesson in patience and flexibility in a college athletics culture where often the first reaction of an athlete…
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25, 2014
Brett Rypien leads Shadle Park to 47-33 win over Central Valley
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered Shadle Park's win over Central Valley. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Hameed to start and defense wins another TNF 1
Washington State practiced for the final time before traveling to Salt Lake City to take on the Utes. Defensive coordinator Mike Breske confirmed that Sulaiman Hameed will start at safety. He'll likely be alongside redshirt freshman Darius Lemora. For more on WSU's young defensive backs…
McDonald fitting in just fine at Eastern
It wasn’t easy trading Westwood for the West Plains, but former UCLA safety Tevin McDonald has done just that - and he's fitting in just fine at Eastern Washington. The native Californian still dreams of following his father and older brother into the National Football…
Updated GSL cross country standings
Central Valley girls are alone atop the GSL cross country standings, but it's crowded at the top in the boys standings. Mt. Spokane, North Central and University share the lead at 3-0. Click here for GSL standings.
Ewu sports chat Sept. 25 (noon)
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1934: The year of the forfeits in Spokane
In the early days of high school football, you would occasionally see someone lining up sporting a five o’clock shadow and the appearance of last seeing the inside of a classroom sometime a few years in their past. It was enough of problem, the Washington…
Pac-12 power rankings: week five
The Pac-12 was nearly the Conference of Upsets in week four, with three teams needing second-half comebacks to beat heavy underdogs and Colorado barely outlasting Hawaii despite not scoring a single point in the second half. All the favorites found ways to win, however, and…
Thursday nights don't have the drawing power of the past 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS A few years ago I remember heading out to Albi Stadium one fall Thursday to take in a prep football game. There wasn't a familial reason to go, as my kids were not yet in high school. Nope, mainly I went…
Eastern football links
Another week, another road trip for the Eagles, who visit sunny California this week for a game with UC Davis and running back Gabe Manzanares, the subject of our weekly notes column. We also will have a live chat today at noon - see you…
Links: Cougars face another mobile quarterback
"How long will Gabe Marks keep playing quarterback?" is a question I've been getting lately, so I might as well respond here. The answer is: as long as the Cougars keep facing these mobile QBs. Cody Fajardo, Paris Penn and Marcus Mariota have tested the…
Vandals still looking for 2014 breakthrough 1
The improvements are there to be seen on the field, though most are incremental. But Idaho coach Paul Petrino and his Vandals are starting to get a little desperate to see the real payoff: in the win column. Now 0-3 -- and 1-14 under Petrino…
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24, 2014
On practice, special teams (and facilities)
Wednesday's Washington State football practice was like many that have come before and many more that will surely follow. There were no position switches to mention and no previously anonymous players announced their presence through hyperbolically good play. OK, there was one new guy. Kicker…
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We come not to praise the M's but ... 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Real quickly, run out to the garage or shed and grab a shovel. You're going to need it over the next few minutes, and not for the usual reason while reading this column, ie., cleaning up after the bulls. Nope, you're…
News from around the Pac-12
The Pac-12 coaches held their weekly media teleconference yesterday, giving all us media members a chance to check in on the schools we don't cover every day. That means today we have our Pac-12 notebook to update you on what's new, as well as our…
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23, 2014
Central Valley girls defeat Mead
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered Central Valley's win against Mead. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Cougars try some new looks on defense
Ivan McLennan had a good game against Oregon on Saturday, collecting 1.5 sacks and forcing a fumble to go along with five total tackles. However, starting Buck linebacker Kache Palacio played well too, sacking UO quarterback Marcus Mariota twice. Perhaps due in part to the…
Going back in time thanks to a golden voice 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS Are there certain things that take you back to childhood? Certain odors or tastes or sights that transport you from this day to one years and years ago? I was able to experience that feeling last night and, yes, it was…
Tuesday morning Pac-12 links 2
We have a tradition around here on Tuesday mornings. Actually, we have it every morning. It's the tradition of collecting stories from around the Pac-12 conference and consolidating them into a links post. Take part in our tradition after the jump. …
MONDAY, SEPT. 22, 2014
Quoting Cracraft, Peterson and Eklund
Left guard Gunnar Eklund, linebacker Mitch Peterson and receiver River Cracraft were available to speak with the media during Washington State's weekly Monday press conference. Highlights from those interviews are after the jump. ...
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