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After helping out former staff, Wulff finds way to S.F.
May 20, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 Uncertainty surrounded Paul Wulff in the days following his firing as Washington State’s head football coach in late November. He was shocked, not only unsure of where he was headed …
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After helping out former staff, Wulff finds way to S.F.
May 19, 2012 in Sports Uncertainty surrounded Paul Wulff in the days following his firing as Washington State’s head football coach in late November.
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Cougs’ opener picked up by ESPN
May 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 PULLMAN – The hiring of coach Mike Leach continues to pay dividends for the Washington State football program. The Cougars’ season-opening game at Brigham Young was already teeming with storylines. …
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Leinart the teacher
May 15, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Matt Leinart has gone from being Carson Palmer’s protege at Southern California to his teacher with the Oakland Raiders a decade later. Leinart (pictured) signed with Oakland this month to …
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UI receiver killed in California
May 14, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 MOSCOW, Idaho – The last time he spoke to Robb Akey, Idaho wide receiver Ken McRoyal shared his excitement about landing a scholarship for the fall. He had earned it …
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All eyes on rookie Wagner
May 14, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 RENTON, Wash. – Seattle coach Pete Carroll has wanted the Seahawks to get faster on defense, especially at linebacker. With the addition of Bobby Wagner in the second round of …
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UI football player killed in California
May 13, 2012 in News, Sports University of Idaho senior football player Ken McRoyal was killed early Sunday morning in California, officials said. “(It’s) hard to deal, but we’ve got to help our players get through … 1
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Work’s cut out for them
May 12, 2012 in Sports on Page C5 RENTON, Wash. – Seattle’s rookies reported for their first day of work Friday under a cloudless sky and their coach’s relentless optimism. The forecast for playing time, however, is significantly …
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EWU student nearly shot in police confrontation
May 11, 2012 in News, City Police say an Eastern Washington University student is lucky to be alive after he pointed a gun at two officers who saw him urinate on a building early today. 11
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Revis stands by criticism of Belichick
May 11, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 Darrelle Revis still is upset with Bill Belichick. The All-Pro cornerback said Thursday that the way the Patriots coach “disrespects” the New York Jets is uncalled for and not professional.
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Minnesota lawmakers raise team payment
May 10, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Minnesota lawmakers working out the final version of a bill for a new Vikings stadium Wednesday raised the amount the team would pay by $50 million, a calculated move that …
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Blanchette: Big Sky would take back Idaho
May 10, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 There is something about the University of Idaho mulling its athletic future that suggests a chess novice playing against Deep Blue. No move seems to hold promise. 1
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Vilma, others appeal bounty suspensions
May 8, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 NFL: Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and three other players suspended in the NFL’s investigation of New Orleans’ cash-for-hits bounty system challenged their punishments Monday. Vilma, named by the NFL as …
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In brief: Griffin top dog say Redskins
May 7, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Football: Robert Griffin III already has the No. 1 quarterback job with the Washington Redskins. Coach Mike Shanahan said Sunday that the Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor will work with …
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Seahawks’ quarterback competition is on
May 6, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 RENTON, Wash. – Tarvaris Jackson took the first snap of Friday’s workout. That this fact is even worth mentioning gives you an idea of just how scrutinized Seattle’s quarterback situation …
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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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Seahawks will have rare QB duel with Jackson, Flynn
May 5, 2012 in Sports Tarvaris Jackson took the first snap of Friday’s workout. That this fact is even worth mentioning gives you an idea of just how scrutinized Seattle’s quarterback situation is going to …
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EWU football position-by-position breakdown
May 5, 2012 in Sports Here’s a position-by-position look at the Eagles following spring camp: 3
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Seau suicide turns up focus on brain injuries
May 4, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Dave Duerson made it easy to understand why he was ending his tortured life. Before the former Chicago Bears star fired a bullet into his chest last year, he left …
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Mitchell goin’ north
May 1, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The gunslinger will soon be in the middle of the stampede. Former Eastern Washington quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell signed a contract Monday with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football …
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NFL draft 2013
April 30, 2012 in Sports on Page B6 Scouts don’t sleep. They already are hard at work on 2013. USC quarterback Matt Barkley is being projected as the top pick.
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Seahawks justify Irvin selection
April 30, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The Seahawks’ turn to pick was approaching in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday when general manager John Schneider experienced something that plenty of people can undoubtedly … 1
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Peyton Manning thankful for friend
April 30, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Peyton Manning felt right at home with Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies. Manning dropped by Coors Field on Sunday morning to visit his pal before the Rockies played the …
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Seahawks justify their pick
April 29, 2012 in Sports The Seahawks’ selection of Bruce Irvin in the NFL draft was the most surprising selection in the first round and things got stranger from there, leaving GM John Schneider in …
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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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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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Late interception rescues Shock
April 29, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Spokane’s defense came up with four interceptions, including Beau Bell’s pick with 10 seconds remaining that preserved the Shock’s 56-48 win over Jacksonville on Saturday at Jacksonville …
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Seahawks select Idaho LB Korey Toomer
April 28, 2012 in Sports Korey Toomer became the latest player from the Western Athletic Conference to end up with the Seattle Seahawks when the Idaho linebacker was drafted in the fifth round of the …
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Draft reunites Stanford TE Fleener with QB Luck
April 28, 2012 in Sports on Page C3 NEW YORK – Coby Fleener heard his name, grabbed his phone and immediately contacted his new teammate in Indianapolis – and old teammate from Stanford. The overnight wait paid off …
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NFL draft draws good ratings
April 28, 2012 in Sports on Page C2 The first round of the NFL draft averaged 6.66 million viewers on ESPN, up 11 percent from last year and the second-highest audience since 7.29 million tuned in two years …
