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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26, 2007

Will the Cougars hit a home run Saturday?

COUGARSThere is no shortage of intensity in Pullman this week, as the WSU players are well aware of what Saturday's game means to the season.Quarterback Alex Brink expressed the feeling in his press conference Tuesday this is the time when the Cougars need to step…

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 25, 2007

Pargo, Bouldin on newcomers

Visited with Jeremy Pargo and Matt Bouldin recently for a story on their summer experiences (Pargo went to two elite camps and Bouldin was with USA's U-19 team) that will probably run this weekend.Click below for some of their thoughts on GU's newcomers (Robert Sacre,…

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MONDAY, SEPT. 24, 2007


SUNDAY, SEPT. 23, 2007

Vandal notebook

MOSCOW – The Idaho Vandals marched smartly downfield to score touchdowns to open their last two football games.That didn’t happen against Northern Illinois on Saturday but after swapping three-and-outs with the Huskies the Vandals went 59 yards on their second possession, despite three penalties, to…

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WAC wrap

Morning Vandal fans. Please note the sun is shining. Of course that doesn't make it a good morning after a disappointing loss.We're going to have plenty for you to read today with three posts.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 22, 2007

Chiefs win again

The Spokane Chiefs sure took care of business this weekend.The Chiefs came away with their second straight win in Prince George as the Chiefs used a hat trick from David Rutherford to score a 6-2 win Saturday night in Western Hockey League action.

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Whitworth saves best for last

Whitworth drove 56 yards in the final 67 seconds, scoring as time ran out on a Kory Kemp-to-Jay Tully connection from 1 yard out for a thrilling 23-21 win over Wisconsin-Stout on Saturday at the Pine Bowl.Click below on extended entry for an unedited game…

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 2007

Shootout likely in Eags' Big Sky opener

Eastern opens Big Sky play on the road against Idaho State on Saturday. You can read the game advance that will appear in tomorrow's S-R by clicking on the "Extended Entry" line below, and you can read this week's Big Sky notes, which appeared in…

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Mead makes statement

Prior to football season's start Sean Carty noted that games his Mead Panthers expected to win last year got away from them late for a variety of reasons (conditioning being one of them).

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2007





What's your take on transfers?

In this morning's Prep Page of The Spokesman-Review, I opined that until transfer rules are tightened up kids (or their parents) are going to be able to find opportunity by switching schools. What's your take on this continuing discussion of the issue?

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Need ammo, Panthers? Read this

Having won four straight State 4A volleyball championships and with nearly the entire lineup back, Mead is a logical choice to continue the dynasty, as this complimentary article in the Tacoma News-Tribune indicates. But the story also warns that there are teams out there with…

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19, 2007

Shock re-sign Sirianni and Emtman

The Spokane Shock have two more key guys back on board.After re-signing head coach Adam Shackleford to a two-year contract in August, the Shock announced today that assistant coach/defensive coordinator Alex Sirianni and line coach Steve Emtman will return for another season.

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Mixon settling in with Eagles

Just saw the question concerning the Terry Mixon story that ran in today's S-R. In dealing with CCS's hire of Mike Burns, I forgot to post the story on the Eags' newest defensive back, who could get some extended playing against pass-happy Idaho State on…

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No time to clip the Food coupons

COUGARSThe laundry is going, the dishes are in the sink – except the brownie pan – so now I have time to put together a post.But I have to hurry, because I don't want my Calloway golf shirt to wrinkle. Read on for links to…

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 18, 2007

MONDAY, SEPT. 17, 2007

Cross country news

By now you all know of the fast times at last weekend's Highlander Invitational, where on a new course under ideal conditions a number of athletes recorded top 10 all-time times. But here is some other cross country news.

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