Jim Meehan
Jim Meehan's coverage areas include Gonzaga University men's basketball, Whitworth University football, the Spokane Shock, golf and volleyball. He also contributes to the SportsLink Blog.
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Recent stories by Jim
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GU honors three seniors
March 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 They entered the Gonzaga men’s basketball program at different times but will exit together. Elias Harris, Mike Hart and Guy Landry Edi have shaped unique careers at Gonzaga, which closes …
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GU takes first step
March 1, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 PROVO, Utah – Gonzaga senior forward Elias Harris couldn’t hear a thing in the din of nearly 20,000 fans at the raucous Marriott Center on Thuesday night. But he was … 2
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No. 2 Gonzaga faces challenge from BYU
February 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 PROVO, Utah – There are no guarantees in men’s college basketball this season, as demonstrated by an upset-filled last month. That applies to No. 2 Gonzaga, which has adeptly sidestepped …
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Zags never been higher
February 26, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 It isn’t easy to illustrate team chemistry, but here goes. Drew Barham was on Gonzaga’s campus for less than a week when he and sophomore guard Kevin Pangos started working … 1
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Zags whip San Diego, assured of no worse than WCC title tie
February 24, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 When Gonzaga’s run of consecutive WCC men’s basketball titles ended at 11 last season, players took some good-natured ribbing from past Zags who helped build the lengthy streak. “A couple …
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Victory at home over San Diego would return regular- season crown to Gonzaga
February 23, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 The West Coast Conference men’s basketball championship has always been a priority on Gonzaga’s checklist of goals. There was no check mark next to the regular-season title a year ago … 2
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Dominant Zags dismantle Broncos
February 21, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Late in the first half, Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk had scored 12 points, Elias Harris 10 and Santa Clara’s team nine. It was that kind of night for Gonzaga, which rolled … 2
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No. 3 Zags run wild for 40 minutes
February 21, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 The Gonzaga Bulldogs probably set a season high for standing ovations Wednesday night. Some of the biggest praise came afterward from head coach Mark Few.
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NIC wrestling looks to end 10-year title drought
February 20, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 North Idaho College wrestling coach Pat Whitcomb has wonderful memories of 2003, and it has nothing to do with gas costing about $1.50 per gallon or “Finding Nemo” being popular …
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No. 3 Zags gear up for Broncos
February 20, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 While national pundits debate Gonzaga’s merits as a potential No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Bulldogs are closing in on a top seed entirely within their grasp. Gonzaga …
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Bulldogs finding success in the classroom
February 19, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Junior forward Kelly Olynyk doesn’t have to raise his hand anymore to receive permission to speak in class. No, it’s not preferential treatment because he’s averaging 18 points and 6.9 … 1
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Gonzaga triumphs at USF for first time in four games
February 17, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 SAN FRANCISCO – Elias Harris didn’t want his Gonzaga career to end without experiencing a victory at San Francisco’s cozy War Memorial Gym. So the senior forward, 0-3 in three …
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Dons have been a problem for Zags
February 16, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 SAN FRANCISCO – Saint Mary’s ended Gonzaga’s 11-year streak of WCC men’s basketball championships last season. The Gaels and Bulldogs shared the title two years ago. San Francisco was a … 3
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Gonzaga men extend conference lead with win over Gaels
February 15, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 MORAGA, Calif. – Gonzaga spent most of the first half building up a nice lead only to see Saint Mary’s make a late push to take a one-point halftime lead. … 3
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Plenty at stake when Zags, Gaels meet
February 14, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 MORAGA, Calif. – For all the talk about Gonzaga’s lofty position in the college basketball polls and the possibility of earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, there …
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Plenty of options
February 12, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 It’s been a month since Gonzaga held off visiting Saint Mary’s 83-78 and here’s how things can change in that period of time: Two Bulldogs who didn’t see the court …
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6th-ranked Gonzaga dismisses LMU, should rise in polls
February 10, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 The upsets keep coming in college basketball and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are taking notice. “We watched a couple earlier (Saturday) and we know that it can happen,” sophomore guard Kevin … 1
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Gonzaga wants to avoid upset epidemic
February 9, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 The sixth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs have sidestepped the upsets above and below them in the polls with five straight wins. “We definitely see all of that but we’re just trying to …
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Zags smother Pepperdine with defense
February 8, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Gonzaga’s offense ranks among the best in college basketball, but the Bulldogs’ defense, somewhat under the radar, is putting up impressive numbers as well. The Bulldogs took control early by …
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Twitter gives players a peek into fickle nature of fans
February 7, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 In 140 characters or less, Gonzaga basketball players have experienced boundless praise and stinging criticism from their followers on Twitter. One game, even one play, can generate tweets from both …

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