Measuring the top point guards
Take a look at this in-depth statistical analysis of the top collegiate point guards, including Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo, courtesy of draftexpress.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008
Indians roster starts coming into focus
INDIANSHey everyone. You may recognize me from the Cougars blog, or another blog, posting videos and game updates. Or you may not. But I'll be covering the Spokane Indians this summer. Usually.This morning we came out with a report that the Indians have announced 25…
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
WSU football on TV and satellite radio
COUGARS • UPDATED: 1:55 P.M.A couple of quick notes concerning football and other things – as I watch snow fall on my back deck on June 10. Read on
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008
Shock remain unbeaten
Not only are the Spokane Shock the last unbeaten team in the arenafootball2 league - they have a stranglehold on the division race.With their 68-51 win over the host Boise Burn on Saturday night the Shock now have a commanding five-game lead in the West…
Weaver on the radio
COUGARSWant to know what's going on with Kyle Weaver? If you do, we have a link that will help.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008
Bruton gets cornered
Former Spokane Chiefs captain Chris Bruton (weird to say former already...I know) is the subject of this entertaining Saskatoon StarPhoenix interview. Relive the two classic moments Bruton refers to in the story here and here.Also, who else thinks it's fitting that Chiefs coach Bill Peters…
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008
Major League draft today
The Major League baseball draft for first-time qualifiers currently on-going. There are several area collegians and high school players in the mix - particularly in rounds 6 through 10 all the way to round 50 as my story in The Spokesman-Review today indicates. Anyone interested…
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008
Gilliam eyes af2 record
The Spokane Shock have been hard at work this week in preparation for this Saturday's game at Boise. You can read my unedited notebook that is running tomorrow below. It starts off with defensive back Sergio Gilliam looking toward another record.When you're done reading, please…
Shock take over top ranking
As expected, the Spokane Shock took over the No. 1 ranking in the arenafootball2 coaches poll on Wednesday. The Shock (9-0) are the last remaining undefeated team in the league after the previously top-ranked Tulsa Talons (8-1) lost last Saturday.Here are the poll results. I'll…
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008
Gurganious leaving GU
Larry Gurganious, who saw limited playing time during two seasons with the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, is transferring, likely to a school closer to his family in Oakland, Calif.“It’s really tough to leave,” Gurganious said in a phone interview Tuesday. “That’s been my home for…
Gaddy, Bradley discuss options
Bellarmine Prep guards Abdul Gaddy and Avery Bradley discuss their recruitment and whether they're a package deal here.Gaddy says he has six scholarship offers, including one from Gonzaga, and he's still considering Arizona. Bradley listed seven scholarship offers.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008
Gonzaga one of many on Gaddy's list
Bellarmine Prep's Abdul Gaddy, one of the top recruits in the 2009 class, has decommitted from Arizona and re-opened his recruitment.He told Scout.com that Gonzaga is one of seven schools that he's considering. Arizona remains on his list. Gaddy and teammate Avery Bradley, a highly…
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008
Spokane holds off Lightning 52-42
Spokane built a 24-point lead early in the second quarter and it looked like another rout of Stockton was inevitable.But the Lightning, 70-12 losers to Spokane in early April, staged a comeback and took the lead twice before the Shock pulled out a 52-42 win…
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008
Pargo wraps up camp
As mentioned in the previous post, here's an article on Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo that will run in Saturday's S-R. Click below for the unedited version.
Kennedy, Griffitts Jack Blair MVP and Inspirational
Brittany Kennedy was Most Valuable Player and Griffitts named Most Inspirational during Thursday night's 15th Jack Blair Memorial Washington/Idaho Girls AAU All-Star Basketball Classic.Kennedy, from Lewis and Clark's three-time state champions, led scoring in the Metro All-Stars 74-70 win over Idaho Player of the Year…
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008
What a year this was
2007-2008 will go down as perhaps the most incredible in Greater Spokane League history and the two-year run of state title success is one that may not be duplicated. We had unforgettable performances from a senior class that produced a wealth of state team title…
One more time Spokane: Rob Keefe
Former Shock standout Rob Keefe is back in town, taking advantage of the Philadelphia Soul's bye week. We caught up with Keefe, who is expected to attend Saturday's game with Stockton, and filed an unedited feature article that can be accessed in extended entry below.
Idaho preps - wrapping up the year
I'm not good at farewells. I remember as a kid I never liked saying goodbye when it was time to leave grandma's house and make the trek home.I still don't like to say so long as a fortysometing. But things do end, and so we…
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008
Eags land 6-10 center from Cochise College
Eastern Washington has signed John Clark, a 6-10 center from Cochise College to national letter of intent.You can get more details here.And you can catch up on what's happening with former Eagles forward Henry Bekkering here.
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008
Gilliam looks for milestone interception
The Spokane Shock returned to work Tuesday in preparation for Saturday's home contest with Stockton. The Lightning made news of their own Tuesday, firing head coach Doug Murray.Click below for an unedited Shock notebook -- the first item is on Sergio Gilliam's pursuit of the…
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2008
Video: Spokane welcomes home the Chiefs
Hi all.Here is my video from the Chiefs rally Monday at Spokane Arena.Get the Flash Player to see this video.
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2008
CHIEFS WIN
UPDATED 7:05 p.m.Jessica is busy tying up loose ends in Ontario and catching a flight back to Spokane, so here I am. Beyond the jump is her game report on the Chiefs' Memorial Cup victory.Here is the link to the story on the S-R website,…
Tracksters overcome hurdles
Few thoughts before I head to the airport for the trip home. Glancing through the track agate it occurred that this was a particularly impressive state meet for local hurdlers.
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008
No softball happy ending
There was no happy ending for Shadle Park in its bid to become Spokane's first two-time Greater Spokane League softball champion.Eastlake got the better of a 4-1 victory in the finals despite being outhit 6-to-4. The Wolves bunched three of them in the fifth inning…
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008
Shadle soph a champion
StarTrack, the State 4A and 3A track meet, was cruising along as a good but not great day for the Greater Spokane League.As expected, Ferris' Kelly McNamee kickstarted things by defending her State 4A high jump title, but she never got untracked to make a…
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