Offense crisp during Thursday's practice 4
Luke Falk was hard on himself after Saturday's scrimmage, but the Washington State quarterback looked particularly sharp on Thursday.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Lia Galdeira drafted by the Washington Mystics 1
The Mystics selected Lia Galdeira with the 19th pick, making her the first Washington State women's basketball player selected in the WNBA draft.
For once, an extra-inning walk-off home run wasn't the top news
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Talk about a busy day yesterday. Not only did the Mariners in in the afternoon – finally – but the evening was filled with drama as well. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016
Cougars sign Malachi Flynn
Washington State received a letter of intent from Bellarmine Prep guard Malachi Flynn, and coach Ernie Kent had good things to say about the scorer.
WSU football chat
The transcript of this morning's WSU football chat.
Let's take a break from watching the season begin so poorly, shall we? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You don’t have to worry about whether the Mariners will win or lose tonight. They play in the afternoon. Which leaves you all evening to fret about other things in the world of sports. Read on.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks about the offensive line and more after Washington State's Tuesday practice.
Depth chart a-changin at WSU
Washington State had its first practice following a scrimmage on Tuesday, and the depth chart looked a little different.
Are we in for another summer of the same old Mariners?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Remember the old series of commercials that told you how good this one investment company had been over the years? They always ended with the warning that past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Let’s hope that’s true in the Mariners’ case. Read on.
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016
Que Johnson reportedly transferring from WSU 7
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports that guard Que Johnson will graduate and transfer for his senior season.
There seems to be a 10-year itch in golf majors, one Jordan Spieth scratched yesterday 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The Masters is over for another year. But the 2016 version won’t be forgotten quickly. For all the wrong reasons. Read on.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
Age always takes a toll on competitors, though golf might be the exception to the rule
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is a story line developing in Augusta, Georgia today, one seemingly brought to you by Advil or Lisinopril. Bernhard Langer is in the penultimate group for the final round. Excuse me, 58-year-old Bernhard Langer is in the penultimate group for the final round. Read on.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016
WSU holds its first spring scrimmage
Around 100 or so people stopped by Martin Stadium this morning to check out the Cougars, who held a scrimmage that lasted roughly 100 plays.
WSU scrimmage stats
Statistics from WSU's first spring scrimmage.
Video: Alex Grinch after practice
Alex Grinch evaluates the Cougars defense after WSU's first spring scrimmage.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks about WSU's first spring scrimmage.
What is that old saying about a leopard and its spots? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Every once in a while the NCAA does something that seems attuned to the needs of the people the organization should really serve: the students who are also athletes. But usually it doesn’t last long. The point was driven home again yesterday. Read on.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016
Spring's soundtrack doesn't have to be piped in 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • As the sun rose this morning, the birds began chirping. Loudly. Maybe they had watched the Masters on TV yesterday and were trying to compete. Read on.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016
Video: Shalom Luani after practice
Shalom Luani talks about the WSU defense.
Video: Ken Wilson after practice
Inside linebackers coach Ken Wilson talks about the development of the WSU defense.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks about Washington State's Thursday practice.
WSU offense overcomes early drops in Thursday's practice
It's doubtful either the Washington State offense or defense came away fully satisfied with Thursday's practice.
Really, this is when the first cold of the year hits?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You’ve probably heard the numbers on a certain voluntary medical procedure the Wednesday before the NCAA tournament opens. How men use the day to take care of the future because it allows them two to four days worth of excuses to miss work and watch the opening week. Sounds like something that might work this week as well.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016
WSU spring chat
The transcript of this morning's WSU football chat.
M's win and their new manager has a chance to show his mettle
A GRIP ON SPORTS • So the Mariners won yesterday. They blasted the ball around, and out of, the Rangers home field. And then they got into a late dustup with the defending American League West champions. Anyone have a problem with any of that? Read on.
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