Eagles slip to No. 2; Adams, Miller honored

Football: Despite a 2-0 start, Eastern Washington has slipped to second in The Sports Network FCS Top 25 poll.

North Dakota State, the three-time FCS champion which opened its season with a 34-14 romp past FBS member Iowa State, slipped past the Eagles by 26 points into first.

Quarterback Vernon Adams and punter Jake Miller, who played key roles in Eastern’s 41-9 win over NAIA Montana Western on Saturday, were named the Big Sky Conference offensive and special teams players of the week, respectively.

It was the seventh weekly honor for Adams, a junior, and the first for Miller, a senior from Central Valley.

Sacramento State linebacker Darnell Sankey was the defensive player of the week.

Mariners put Montero on suspended list

Baseball: The Seattle Mariners put first baseman-designated hitter Jesus Montero on the suspended list on Monday.

The 24-year-old was recalled from his rehabilitation assignment Friday following a verbal altercation with a Mariners scout at a Class A Northwest League game in Boise.

General manager Jack Zduriencik said Friday that Montero wouldn’t play again this year following the heated argument in the stands in Boise. Zduriencik said the actions of Montero and cross-checker Butch Baccala were “unacceptable” and “embarrassing” for the club.

Montero has been asked to focus on off-field issues.

Associated Press