John Blanchette: Leach draws up some misdirection in defending players
Wed., Sept. 14, 2016, 10:43 p.m.
Never say Mike Leach doesn’t have open-field moves.
WSU football troubles
Ongoing coverage: With growing count of felony arrests, the WSU football program is gaining national notoriety off the field. The number of arrests leads the nation, but school officials say an overzealous police department targets players.
Pullman Police chief denies Mike Leach allegations of profiling
Wed., Sept. 14, 2016, 3:04 p.m.
The chief of police of this college town said he understands why Washington State coach Mike Leach may be frustrated with the number of assault investigations involving his players, but the chief denied that Pullman officers go out of their way to target Cougars.
Mike Leach accuses media, police of targeting football players following latest felony arrest of linebacker Logan Tago
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 13, 2016, 10:39 p.m.
PULLMAN – As if the Washington State Cougars needed more to worry about this week, the team suffered another setback on Monday when rush linebacker Logan Tago was arrested for second degree assault and second degree robbery, both felonies.
Mike Leach’s statement regarding recent felony assault investigations
Tue., Sept. 13, 2016, 10:38 p.m.
Mike Leach gathered reporters after practice to issue a statement on the recent assault investigations involving Washington State football players. Here is the the entire statement
Luani case remains active as police ask prosecutor for review
Mon., Sept. 12, 2016, 10:53 p.m.
The Pullman Police Department’s investigation into Washington State football player Shalom Luani remains active, even as the safety plays on Saturdays for the Cougars.
Shalom Luani update: Pullman police to recommend assault charges
Tue., Sept. 6, 2016, 10:12 p.m.
Pullman police say they will recommend an assault charge against Washington State football player Shalom Luani, even as coach Mike Leach disputes media accounts of Luani’s arrest.
WSU safety Shalom Luani arrested for felony assault
Wed., Aug. 24, 2016, 11:48 p.m.
Washington State starting free safety Shalom Luani was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly breaking a man’s nose during a dispute outside Domino’s Pizza in Pullman.
Six WSU football players persons of interest in weekend assault
Mon., July 25, 2016, 11:50 a.m.
Six Washington State football players are persons of interest after a weekend brawl that left two students hospitalized and more with minor injuries. Pullman police commander Chris Tennant said the police have confirmed WSU football players were present at the party but expects a lengthy investigation to determine their level of involvement.
Witnesses say WSU football players assaulted 2 students
Sun., July 24, 2016, 3:31 p.m.
A group of Washington State University football players is being blamed for a brutal assault that left one student unconscious and another with a fractured jaw.
WSU’s Calvin Green arrested for hit-and-run
Tue., March 8, 2016, 11:20 p.m.
Calvin Green was arrested on Sunday morning and charged with hit-and-run, reckless endangerment and not having a valid license.
Blog Posts
Turning the other cheek isn’t just a biblical admonition but good advice as well
Tue., Sept. 13, 2016, 8:08 a.m.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The worst sequels are the ones in which the plot is almost exactly the same as the original, right? No one wants to see the same thing over and over again. Or read about the same dumb decisions either. Read on.
WSU running back Jamal Morrow arrested for DUI
Mon., Jan. 18, 2016, 2:09 p.m.
Washington State running back Jamal Morrow was arrested shortly after midnight on Sunday morning for driving under the influence.
WSU releases spring roster and depth chart
Mon., March 24, 2014, 7:03 p.m.
From Pullman -- Washington State will hold the first of its 15 spring football practices on Thursday, continuing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Crimson and Gray game will be held at Spokane’s Joe Albi Field on Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. and spring...
DaQuawn Brown arrested
Tue., March 11, 2014, 6:53 p.m.
From Las Vegas -- Washington State cornerback DaQuawn Brown was arrested Friday and booked into the Whitman County Jail on charges of felony second-degree assault and misdemeanor assault. The rising sophomore was released on Monday. Police logs indicate he was also arrested earlier this month...
WSU’s Gabe Marks cited for MIP-Exhibiting
Mon., Feb. 18, 2013, 5:23 p.m.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State receiver Gabe Marks was cited for minor exhibiting effects of having consumed alcohol early Sunday, WSU Police Officer Joe Kirshner confirmed. Kirshner said he was not permitted to release further details. According to the department’s activity log, Marks, 18,...
WSU’s Brooks arrested for DUI
Thu., Jan. 31, 2013, 1:18 p.m.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State running back Leon Brooks was arrested early Sunday morning by a Whitman County Sheriff's Deputy on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The sheriff office’s arrest log shows Brooks was arrested at 3:01 a.m. on Sunday. According...
WSU’s Spencer Waseem cited for misdemeanor assault
Thu., April 12, 2012, 2:41 p.m.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We've put together a short story about WSU redshirt freshman cornerback Spencer Waseem being cited for misdemeanor assault. KXLY was the first to report the citation.
Denzell Dotson arrested on suspicion of DUI
Mon., April 9, 2012, 9:07 a.m.
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We've put together a short story about the arrest of WSU offensive lineman Denzell Dotson on early Sunday morning for suspicion of DUI.
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