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EWU football player dismissed from team after gun incident
May 12, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 An Eastern Washington University football player was dismissed from the team Friday after he allegedly drew a pistol during a confrontation with police. Chandler Gayton, 21, a reserve defensive back, …
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Eastern emphasized balancing act in spring
May 6, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 If the Eastern Washington football coaches had one goal going into spring drills, it was to get more physical. Which sounds a bit trite – this is football, after all. …
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Cowboys select EWU’s Johnson in fourth round
April 29, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 As a child, Matt Johnson’s Thanksgivings were all about family – and the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson’s football dreams came full circle Saturday morning when the Cowboys chose the strong safety …
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Defense carries the day at EWU’s Red-White game
April 29, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 All things considered, it’s been a pretty good month for Ronnie Hamlin. The Eastern Washington linebacker is three weeks removed from a broken hand, which healed just in time for …
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EWU’s secondary looks for opportunities
April 27, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 This is the last in an eight-part series on Eastern Washington football. Today: Defensive backs.
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Eastern expects big things from linebackers
April 26, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 This is the seventh of an eight-part series on Eastern Washington football. Today: Linebackers. Inside running drills are the bread-and-butter of linebacker practice, and Zach Johnson is hungry.
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QB Padron cleared to play at Eastern
April 26, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Quarterback Kyle Padron confirmed Wednesday night that he has been approved for a medical hardship that paves the way for him to play two years for Eastern Washington University. “It’s …
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Strandley adapts to new position at EWU
April 25, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Brian Strandley crossed two time zones last month to join the Eastern Washington football staff. Then he took an even bigger leap – across the line of scrimmage.
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Eagles prepare for Red-White game
April 24, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 Heading into the final week of spring drills, Eastern Washington football coach Beau Baldwin still sees plenty of room for improvement on both sides of the ball. “We have to …
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EWU thrives on especially good teams
April 20, 2012 in Sports When Eastern Washington needed something special on the football field in 2010, the Eagles often got it: Five times with the game usually in the balance, they picked up touchdowns …
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EWU counts on deep defensive line
April 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 This is the fifth in an eight- part series on Eastern Washington football. Today: the defensive line.
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Eastern builds chemistry on offensive line
April 18, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 This is the fourth in an eight-part series on Eastern Washington football. Today: the offensive line After last season, Aaron Best is taking nothing for granted.
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EWU veterans Pavel, Vitto show poise
April 12, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 Two veteran players showed their poise Wednesday as the Eastern Washington football team neared the halfway point in spring drills. For kicker/punter Jimmy Pavel, the challenge came from the elements, …
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Variety is spice of spring for Eastern football
April 5, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 For Aaron Best, spring practice offers another chance to get creative – even with some players on the mend and an icy wind pulling at hamstrings Wednesday afternoon at Roos …
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Eagles’ competitive spirit a strong suit
April 1, 2012 in Sports on Page C4 Eastern Washington hasn’t chosen football captains for this fall, but Will Post is weighing in. The Eagles are holding a full-fledged competition in the weight room, holding a draft, and …
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Spirited Eagles get set for competitive spring
March 31, 2012 in Sports The Eagles begin spring football practice Tuesday and conclude with the annual Red-White Spring Game on April 28. The Eagles will hold 15 practices and scrimmages with an eye toward …
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Eastern men overcome 17-point deficit
February 16, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Parker Kelly knows he has the green light. “If you’re open, you have to shoot it,” said Kelly, who hit three 3-pointers – the last with 14 seconds left – …
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EWU’s 1997 football team headed to hall of fame
January 29, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 Eastern Washington University’s 1997 football team, which compiled a 12-2 record and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division I-AA football playoffs, will be inducted into the Eastern Athletics …
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Eagles sell potential recruits on total package
January 28, 2012 in Sports When Beau Baldwin visits a football recruit, he’s looking for the total package. Usually the recruit wants the same thing, which goes way beyond the field – red or otherwise.
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EWU’s 2012 football schedule favors fans
January 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Will Eastern Washington University football fans get a bigger kick out of this year’s schedule? That depends: Is your gas tank half-full or half-empty?
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EWU’s Mitchell one of three finalists for Payton award
December 1, 2011 in Sports Eastern Washington University’s senior quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell was named Thursday as one of three finalists for the prestigious Walter Payton Award that is given annually to the top player …
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Another win gives Eastern slight hope at postseason
November 20, 2011 in Sports on Page C6 POCATELLO – Could it actually happen? Some of those close to Eastern Washington University’s football program were speculating after Saturday’s 45-14 rout of Big Sky Conference rival Idaho State that …
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EWU will have its eye out for ISU’s Rumble
November 17, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 Eastern Washington University will get back to trying to defend the pass – make that many passes – when it travels to Pocatello on Saturday to take on Big Sky …
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Bo Levi Mitchell wins third Big Sky Player of Week award
November 15, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 Football: Eastern Washington senior quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season after recording the ninth-most yards in …
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Eagles outlast Cal Poly in three OTs
November 13, 2011 in Sports on Page C8 Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 436 yards and five touchdowns, and Eastern Washington stopped Cal Poly on a two-point conversion in triple overtime to hang on for a 53-51 victory …
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Eastern, Cal Poly playing for pride
November 11, 2011 in Sports There was a time, much earlier this fall, when tonight’s non-conference college football matchup between defending NCAA Division I national champion Eastern Washington University and future Big Sky Conference member …
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Eastern prepares for Cal Poly’s classic spread option
November 10, 2011 in Sports on Page B4 Eastern Washington’s defense has dealt with its share of option offenses this fall. But the one the Eagles (4-5) will face in Saturday’s 6 p.m. nonconference game against Cal Poly …
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Perhaps bye arrived too late for EWU football team
November 3, 2011 in Sports on Page B3 The Nov. 5 bye on Eastern Washington University’s top-loaded 2011 football schedule is listed directly below the name of last Saturday’s Roos Field opponent Portland State – and under the …
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Eastern could have used a bye last week
November 2, 2011 in Sports The Eastern Washington football team has a much-needed bye on Saturday, considering the injury woes it endured this fall. But coming prior to next Saturday’s non-conference road game against future …
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Eastern’s playoff hopes end in loss to Portland State
October 30, 2011 in Sports on Page C1 It was difficult to determine the most fitting omen for Eastern Washington University’s 43-26 Senior Day loss to Portland State at Roos Field Saturday afternoon. For some in a sellout …
