Dave Nichol: Cracraft, Marks and Thompson were leaders
Receivers coach Dave Nichol credits the leadership of seniors River Cracraft, Gabe Marks and John Thompson.
SUNDAY, DEC. 25, 2016
Clay McGuire: Seniors set an example
Clay McGuire says WSU's first recruiting classes laid down an important foundation.
Mike Leach gives practice instead of ponies
Mike Leach says he considered giving his players ponies for Christmas, but thought of something better.
FRIDAY, DEC. 23, 2016
Alex Grinch says Cougars are focused on the task at hand
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch says the Cougars are excited to be in San Diego, but focused on beating Minnesota.
Mike Leach and the Cougars in San Diego
The Washington State Cougars have arrived in San Diego and are preparing for the Holiday Bowl.
MONDAY, DEC. 19, 2016
1948 North Central team got hot when it counted
The 1948 Spokane City League basketball race was a wild one. Spokane was allocated two spots to the state tournament, and the battle for that second selection went down to the wire.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16, 2016
Mike Leach: 'If somebody decided to boycott here, I'd cut him'
WSU coach Mike Leach says he still is not paying attention to the boycott by Minnesota football players.
THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016
Clay McGuire explains having an Outland finalist helps recruiting
The WSU offensive line coach explains how Cody O'Connell's big season helps recruiting.
Luke Falk on WSU's improved rushing attack
Washington State's quarterback talks about improvement by the offensive line and running backs.
Alex Grinch talks about preparing for Minnesota
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch says the Cougars will start focusing on their upcoming opponent this weekend.
Mike Leach unhappy to be coaching energy in bowl practices
The WSU offense did not have a good practice on Thursday.
EWU football chat, Dec. 15 (replay)
Here's the full transcript of Thursday's live chat on Eastern Washington football, with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen
EWU football chat, Dec. 15 (noon)
I'll start answering your questions starting at noon today!
MONDAY, DEC. 12, 2016
Coach Dave Robertson
Coach Dave Robertson’s basketball teams were a dominant force in the Greater Spokane League for 20 years.
THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 2016
EWU football chat, Dec. 8 (replay)
Here's the full replay of Thursday's Eastern Washington live chat with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen
EWU football chat, Dec. 8 (noon)
I'll be answering your questions starting at noon today.
SATURDAY, DEC. 3, 2016
Kent: Cougars can't blame crowds for low energy
Ernie Kent says his team isn't able to draw energy from the WSU crowds, but must find another way.
THURSDAY, DEC. 1, 2016
EWU football live chat, Dec. 1 (transcript)
Here's the transcript of Thursday's live chat with EWU football beat writer Jim Allen of The Spokesman-Review
EWU football chat, Dec. 1 (noon)
I'll be answering your questions starting at noon today.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30, 2016
WSU players say it was 'fascinating' watching Malachi Flynn score 27
Malachi Flynn's older teammates had great vantage points to watch his prolific night.
Ernie Kent implores fans to come to games
"It's very difficult for these guys to walk into an arena and not have that energy in the building," Ernie Kent said after his team beat Utah Valley on Wednesday.
MONDAY, NOV. 28, 2016
Great beginnings for GSL basketball
Forty years ago, on Dec.17, 1976, the Greater Spokane League started its initial basketball season with a triple header at the Spokane Coliseum. With the merger of the three Border League schools, CV, Mead and University, aligning with the six Spokane City League schools, a new era had begun.
SUNDAY, NOV. 27, 2016
Cougars regret lack of urgency against SJSU 1
Charles Callison, Josh Hawkinson and Malachi Flynn after the SJSU loss.
Kent blames veteran mistakes for SJSU loss
Ernie Kent after Washington State's loss to San Jose State.
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