The University of Idaho men’s basketball team endured a successful trip to British Columbia, Canada, over Labor Day weekend. Although the Vandals won all three of their games, Idaho coach George Pfeifer measured the success in a different way.
According to a WCC release, commissioner Michael Gilleran will retire when his contract expires May 31, 2008. Read more in the extended entry, with some additional background articles from the S-R archives.
I wasn't the first pumpkin to fall off the wagon in my family, but I wasn't the last either. It took me some time this morning to figure out our new blogging path.So if you're frustrated, I share your frustrations. E-mail me (gregl@spokesman.com) if you…
Former Zag Ronny Turiaf scored seven points and had two rebounds in France's 74-66 win over Poland at the FIBA EuroBasket tournament. More here and here.
Eastern QB Matt Nichols honored by the Big Sky Conferece.Also, Eagle free agents DL Keith Grennan (Chargers), DB (Brandon Keeler (Cardinals) OL and Harrison Nikoloa (Bengals) were cut over the weekend, although Grennan was brought back to the practice squad.
Here's a link to The News-Tribune in Tacoma that will give you plenty more football reading.
Sean Campbell, whose website follows closely the Northeast A and Caribou Trail League has weighed in heavily on last week's Mike Thacker firing as Freeman Basketball coach.There is a special board meeting this week to reconsider the matter.
SportsLink is your portal into sports news around the Inland Northwest and beyond. You'll find updates, notes and opinions, and plenty of reader feedback.
Vince Grippi's daily take on all things regional sports has been moved to our main sports section online. You can find a collection of these columns here.
