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Feb13
A GRIP ON SPORTS
We're going in a different direction today, one you'll see off and on as the weather warms – and the local sports news thins. We spent much of yesterday afternoon glued to the television, watching a heavyweight fight, though the guys on the screen weren't boxers. It was a knockout though. And it was the best action of the weekend, though I don't believe anyone involved broke a sweat. ...
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COUGARS
FROM PULLMAN -- Traveling is fun, but there's always a certain comfort to walking through your own front door and knowing you're going to be home for a while. Such was the case Sunday. But, Monday begins another week, and we have some links for you to get it started. Read on.
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Feb12
A GRIP ON SPORTS
Sorry this is so late on this rainy Sunday, but you know that virus I wrote about yesterday, the one that attacked my computer? Well, it somehow jumped through the keyboard and infected me – Tron III anyone? – and now I'm the one running hot, processing information slowly and watching my batteries run down at lightning speed. The computer? It's just fine thank you. ...
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COUGARS
FROM PORTLAND -- It's just about time to fly back to Spokane, but first, our daily Pac-12 roundup and some more WSU notes.
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EUGENE, Ore. – A different kind of frustration was felt outside Washington State’s locker room at Matthew Knight Arena on Saturday afternoon. This was still a loss, 78-69 to the Oregon Ducks before 10,071 spectators. And it still had to be maddening to watch Oregon make 11 of its 20 attempts from 3-point range, a shooting display similar to its 92-75 win over WSU that opened conference play.
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The late Steve Puidokas, a Washington State men’s basketball great who set five school records during his career between 1973-77, is one of 12 who will be inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor during the 2012 Pacific Life Pac-12 men’s tournament March 7-10 in Los Angeles. Puidokas, who ignited a turnaround in WSU basketball fortunes as a freshman in 1973-74, became the first basketball player and only the second student-athlete in WSU history to have his jersey number (55) retired when he was honored on Feb. 26, 1977.
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Feb11
COUGARS
FROM EUGENE -- WSU tried everything it could to prevent the Ducks from shooting the lights out again. And again, nothing worked. But the Cougars played considerably better today than they have on the road this season, and can head home with a sense of progress. Read on for our game in review.
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COUGARS
FROM EUGENE -- Arrived at Matthew Knight Arena a bit early so we could look around and shoot some video. We have that posted below, along with some additional thoughts.
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A GRIP ON SPORTS
I can't prove it, because I'm not a computer doctor, but I'm afraid my computer-machine-thingee caught a virus over the past few days. Running hot, battery problems, slow to get moving. Yep, all the earmarks. But after a day spent reloading the system file and downloading the newest versions of my favorite software – by favorite,I mean most used; there is no value judgment here concerning anyone's products – my machine is back in fine fettle. ...
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COUGARS
FROM EUGENE -- WSU can play the role of spoiler today against the Ducks, who are still in the Pac-12 title hunt. We have some links to pass along as we preview another Saturday in the Pac-12.
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EUGENE, Ore. – The television replay they watched Friday looked awfully familiar to the Washington State Cougars. It was of Oregon’s 82-57 disassembly of Washington on Thursday night, but it might as well have been the film of a similar basetball game the Ducks played on Dec. 29.
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Feb10
COUGARS
FROM EUGENE -- Highlight of the day: eating at a Sonic Drive-In -- there's one in nearby Springfield -- for the first time. Worth it. Also, we have some basketball notes as the Cougars prepare to face Oregon tomorrow. Read on.
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A GRIP ON SPORTS
OK, I'll admit it. I picked St. Mary's to win last night. When asked my choice on the Patchin, Lukens and Osso radio show (featuring Vince Grippi), I went with the Gaels. What was I thinking? Well, read on and I'll tell you.
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COUGARS
FROM CORVALLIS -- It's just about time to head to Eugene, but first, we have our usual Friday day-after-but-also-day-between-games post with links, a Pac-12 roundup and some more quotes from last night's WSU win. Read on.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – They slashed, they defended, they made open shots like they were playing at Beasley. After this 83-73 blitzing of Oregon State before 5,782 at Gill Coliseum, the Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team could finally celebrate a conference road victory.
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Feb09
COUGARS
FROM CORVALLIS -- It'll be a happy bus ride from here to Eugene tonight, as the Cougars put together perhaps their best team effort of the season in an 83-73 win at Gill Coliseum. Read on for our game in review.
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COUGARS
FROM CORVALLIS -- We've arrived at Gill Coliseum -- one of the more unremarkable venues in the conference, yet a trip I always enjoy nonetheless -- for tonight's contest between the Cougars and Oregon State (7 p.m., no TV). As usual, we have some notes and thoughts in our pre-game post below. Read on.
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A GRIP ON SPORTS
Yep, it's Rivalry Thursday in Spokane. The best rivalry on the West Coast (that's your opinion, as per our poll from yesterday) is about to tipoff the second of what may be three matchups this seasons. Tonight's edition comes from the McCarthey Athletic Center, home of the loudest, rowdiest, most intimidating crowd in the West Coast Conference. ...
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COUGARS
FROM CORVALLIS -- It was a long day of travel on Wednesday, but we're safely in Corvallis and have our usual morning post for you. Read on.
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PULLMAN – All eyes, seemingly, are on Washington State forward Brock Motum. Or, at least, more eyes than before.
