Morning links: Competition reigns at rainy spring practice

A season ago, Washington State had some established leaders at key positions. Now, those players are gone.

Except for the offensive line, the Cougars have very few positions that have players so entrenched that it’s almost a guarantee they will start. Furthermore, many of the obvious candidates missed significant chunks of last season or are currently limited. So, the Cougars have plenty of spots up for grabs and Mike Leach is enjoying the competition.

That’s the thrust of our story in today’s paper. I also have my usual report from yesterday’s practice, a little longer because it’s the first practice I attended this spring what with our beefed up NCAA tournament coverage and all. Additionally, check out our post-practice videos of Mike Leach and Peyton Bender .

Today we have our weekly baseball notebook and the news that three players have transferred from the men’s basketball program.

More links …

— Gonzaga rallied for a one-run victory over the Cougar baseball team in Spokane.

— Washington’s lone remaining 7-footer is transferring according to an ESPN report.

— Looking back at Arizona’s basketball season.

— A report from Arizona State’s practice on Tuesday.

— California could be in line to land a five-star basketball recruit .

— Colorado is getting some sweet new digs .

— Bralon Addison is shaking off the rust this spring.

— Former quarterbacks are taking their shots at tight end for Oregon State.

— Stanford is getting healthy in time for its second spring session .

— UCLA’s quarterbacks are vying to see who will replace Brett Hundley.

— USC’s Pat Haden is boycotting the CFP selection committee in Indiana because of the state’s ridiculous new law.

— Utah’s Delon Wright was rightfully given All-America honors .