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• Idaho Vandals Story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O16 Offensive improvement? Following an abysmal 2011 for the Vandals’ offense, Robb Akey hired three new assistants and promoted Jason Gesser to coordinator. In just his second season as a college …

• Number has deep meaning for Mauga

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O16 It’s a quiet gesture of respect, and one reserved for more than just family. For his senior year at Idaho, linebacker Homer Mauga has changed his jersey number from 19 …

• EWU story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O15 Up front When asked last week about the “chemistry” of his offensive line, assistant coach Aaron Best replied, “Do you have a periodic table of the elements?” It was a …

• Now Sarkisian can let results do the talking

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O13 Everything about Steve Sarkisian’s early days at Washington was loud and designed to attract attention to a program that had lost its way. Everything he did was made to feel …

• Winning combination

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O17 Whitworth’s first football practice was halfway over when sophomore quarterback Bryan Peterson rolled right and on the move fired a 35-yard rope that hit a receiver in stride. Head coach …

• SMU transfer quarterback Kyle Padron makes smooth transition to Eastern

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O14 As Kyle Padron starts a new chapter in his life, he’s already on the right page. And we’re not talking about the playbook. The previous chapter is closed, but speaks …

• Idaho quarterback Dominique Blackman using football to fight through adversity

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O16 MOSCOW, Idaho – They were all buddies back in Los Angeles. Dominique Blackman, Brandon Wimberly and Ken McRoyal – three gifted athletes bonded by football and family. Now just two …

• Mead heavily favored

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O2 The preview story for Greater Spokane League football begins and ends with the Mead Panthers. If Mead wasn’t part of the conference this fall, there would be an unparalleled balance …

• Vikings still on top

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O3 The Coeur d’Alene football team knows back-to-back 5A state championships are nice. But the Vikings want to prove that a third straight title is even nicer.

• IEL story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O3 Top returners Here are the first team all-IEL 5A players back: Cole Zacha, quarterback, Lewiston; Jeremiah Hazard, offensive lineman, Coeur d’Alene; Matt James, OL, CdA; C.J. Miller, OL, Post Falls; …

• Just keep running

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O10 One of the biggest changes coach Mike Leach has brought to the Washington State football team has nothing to do with passing yardage or point totals. Leach shook up the …

• NWC story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O17 Road, sweet road If you want to see the Pirates in person early on this season, you might want to stop by practice. Whitworth opens with three straight road games …

• Gabe Marks

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O12 Gabe Marks made his presence in Pullman known from the first day of Washington State’s training camp. He’s also done it every day since then, too. Marks has earned praise …

• Washington State story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O10 All about the offense It would be quite literally unprecedented if a Washington State quarterback doesn’t post passing numbers among the nation’s best this season.

• Heisman hype

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O9 Matt Barkley, USC The Buzz: Last season, he threw for 3,528 yards and 39 touchdowns. Down the stretch, Barkley was statistically one of the best QBs in the country.

• Colfax still king of hill

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O8 Last year, the best offense for Mike Morgan and his Colfax Bulldogs was – literally – a good offense. This year, Morgan’s young offense will be a direct result of …

• Colton seeks risers

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O8 Graduation hit the Colton Wildcats hard, but coach Clark Vining still has a Straughan around so pardon him if he feels like his offense is in pretty good hands.“That’s a …

• Southeast 2B story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O8 The perfect finish On the final day of last season, the Waitsburg- Prescott Cardinals won the school’s first state football title by beating Morton/White Pass 33-7 in the Tacoma Dome. …

• NE 2B story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O8 Defending champs Colfax has won four straight league titles since joining the league, which is down to six teams after Kettle Falls switched classifications .

• NE 1B North story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O7 Surprising Wellpinit reached the State 1B quarterfinals, their first state tournament football appearance in school history. With an experienced team returning, the target is on its back. But there is …

• Wallace looks like team to beat in North Star League

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O5 It seems like it’s a battle that can’t be won. North Star teams, by and large, have struggled mightily at playoff time against District II teams (south of Moscow). 1A …

• Wellpinit hopes to make deep run in playoffs

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O7 A year ago the Wellpinit Redskins plowed new football turf by making their first State 1B tournament appearance. The hope this year is a run deeper than last year’s top-eight …

• NE 1B South story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Advertorial on Page O7 A year ago, Almira/Coulee- Hartline and Odessa- Harrington finished among the state’s final four, with the Warriors reaching the State 1B finals. Not bad for a division that had four …

• Lakeside’s Trottier on the move

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O6 Another season, another position switch for Lakeside senior Matt Trottier. As a sophomore, Trottier filled in on coach Brian Dunn’s offensive line, where his 6-foot-3 frame was needed. “Last year …

• NEA story lines

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O6 Top returners Derek Smith, Sr., QB, Chewelah; Jake Morse, Sr, OT, Newport; Coleton Collins, Jr., WR, Lakeside; Charles Mitchell, Jr., C, Lakeside; Ben Johnstone, Sr., LB, Chewelah, Matt Trottier, Sr., …

• All eyes on UW receiver Kasen Williams

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O13 There is little debate about what Kasen Williams’ ceiling as a college receiver can be. The Washington Huskies sophomore is tall. He’s fast. He’s strong. And, as evidenced in last …

• FBS College football schedules

  August 30, 2012 on Page O18 For 08-30-2012

• Old Division I-AA not too crazy about FCS label

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O9 FARGO, N.D. – Football is the only NCAA Division I sport that is divided into two levels, the one that fills 100,000-seat stadiums and the one that gets no respect. …

• Must-see college football games

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O9 Boise St. at Michigan St. When: Friday at 5 p.m.; ESPN

• A look at Top 25 football teams

  August 30, 2012 in Sports on Page O9 1. Southern California QB Matt Barkley passed for 3,528 yards and a Pac-12 record 39 touchdowns then bypassed NFL draft for shot at BCS title and Heisman Trophy. Trojans have …

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