More Big Sky
Before we fly around the Big Sky, let's keep that interesting thread going on the Eastern Washington schedule.
TUESDAY, AUG. 26, 2008
Video: Arena Cup postgame interviews and highlights
SHOCKHere's what Adam Shackleford, Raul Vijil, Rico Ochoa and Tennessee Valley Vipers coach Dean Cokinos had to say after the Spokane Shock lost the Arena Cup championship game in overtime. Get the Flash Player to see this video.
MONDAY, AUG. 25, 2008
GSL Football Day 5: EV, Rogers, Prep
New Gonzaga Prep football coach Dave McKenna is now on the offensive side of the Bullpups ball, but Monday he couldn’t resist returning to his defensive roots during tackling practice where he was coordinator before becoming head man. This is day five of practice. The…
Vandals to a bowl game?
One sportswriter picks the Idaho football team to finish 6-6 and go to a bowl game. Check it out here.
Idaho announces hoops schedule
The University of Idaho men’s basketball team has announced its schedule for the 2008-09 season.Click the tab below to read more from an Idaho news release and see the schedule.
GSL Football Day 3: Mead
Went up to take a look at Mead, but because of a conflict for some of the coaches it was a special teams practice. Still, Sean Carty displayed a pretty good punting leg once he got the hang of it.Observances:
Some stories out of Stillwater and the laundry room
COUGARSWith no practice today, it's our day to catch up on laundry, bills and Oklahoma State. We do it all down here in the Palouse. However, we're only going to share the OSU stuff with you, unless you want to pay the bills. For more…
SUNDAY, AUG. 24, 2008
White tops Red in Chiefs' annual scrimmage
Another training camp for the Spokane Chiefs has come and gone. Camp wrapped up on Sunday with the annual Red-White scrimmage at the Arena. White won 3-1 thanks to goals from veterans Dustin Donaghy, Justin Falk and Seth Compton.You can read about the game, and…
It's a gold-medal week for WSU
COUGARSThe first day of game week means one thing: Lots of stories to read about of the Cougars - and even something out of Oklahoma. Read on. By the way, I'm watching the DVR of the gold medal basketball game and the USA is trailing…
SATURDAY, AUG. 23, 2008
Video: Shock Arena Cup Preview
SHOCKThe Spokane Shock had a media day out at their practice facility today. Jessica and I went down to talk to some of the players and coaches about their upcoming championship game and what it's been like being on the Shock this season. Here's my…
Vipers bring hard-hitting defense to town
Curious about what the Spokane Shock are up against on Monday night? The Shock and Tennessee Valley Vipers will go head-to-head Monday at the Arena for the arenafootball2 league's ArenaCup championship.Jim Meehan has this look at what the Vipers are all about.
It's decision time for WSU
COUGARSA week from today Washington State will open the 2008 season. In the four practices and one walk-through the Cougars have left, there are a lot of decisions left to be made, and Saturday's scrimmage probably didn't make them any easier. Read on.
FRIDAY, AUG. 22, 2008
Final scrimmage wasn't as sharp as WSU wanted
COUGARSIf you were in Martin Stadium on Friday afternoon, you were part of a surprisingly small crowd, considering the students are back – the all-campus picnic was held earlier just a few hundred yards away and the line stretched for a block or more. If…
Four Eags named ot TSN's pre-season All-America teams
The Sports Network has released its 2008 pre-season Football Championship Subdivision All-America team, and four players from Eastern Washington University -- more than any other FCS school in the country -- have been honored.I have attached a story issued by EWU sports information director Dave…
Big Sky roundup
Some reading material for Eastern fans before heading to this afternoon's scrimage at Gonzaga Prep.The Sports Network All-America team is dominated by the Big Sky Conference with 18 players on its three-team list, including four Eagles.
Prep football Day 2: CV
Central Valley practice had ended as a squall passed through sending assistant coaches scurrying to the gym (thank goodness this wasn’t the ark-necessitating gully washer that followed later – I beat it to my car). Though his assistants bolted, Rick Giampietri remained, standing Moses-like atop…
Saying goodbye to two-a-days
COUGARSWith a little more than a week left until the season opener against Oklahoma State, WSU will hold it's last day of two practices today, though the second one will be a scrimmage. The first? That starts at 9 a.m., so we better get this…
THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2008
EWU changes scrimmage site, time
Eastern Washington has changed both the time and location of the football scrimmage it plans to stage today.The scrimmage, the second of fall camp, will be held at Gonzaga Prep High School instead of Woodward Field and will start at 2:30 p.m. instead of 10:30…
Eagles change scrimmage
The rumors are true, Eastern Washington is moving its football scrimmage on Friday to the afternoon at Gonzaga Prep. And for those interested, the volleyball team faces the alumni on Saturday.For some notes about the Big Sky Conference, and an outsider's look at the league,…
A cool down in WSU news
COUGARSSorry folks, but I've been cruising around the net for a while now and couldn't find anything concerning WSU outside of the S-R available to link you to for free. Ah well, I did find a Mike Gundy story.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20, 2008
High School football begins: I see Ferris-LC
Today was the first day of high school grid practice so I took a tour of defending 4A state champion Lewis and Clark and defending Greater Spokane League champ and 4A semifinalist Ferris.First day always offers little indication since, for safety reasons, schools are relegated…
Baldwin plans "situational" scrimmage on Friday
Eastern Washington will stage its second football scrimmage of fall camp on Friday morning at approximately 10:30.Head coach Beau Baldwin said the scrimmage will be highly controlled and situational.
First look at Texas Tech
Prior to heading out to Eastern's practice Tuesday afternoon, I stopped by the sports information office and picked up the stack of opponents' media guides Dave Cook has sitting on his desk.When I got home, I took a quick look at the 208-page tome published…
Vandals' final scrimmage
The University of Idaho football team held its final scrimmage with good results.You can link to my story here.BSU NAMES QUARTERBACK: Click the tab below to read a release from Boise State about its starting quarterback.
TUESDAY, AUG. 19, 2008
Eagles eager for season opener
Tuesday afternoon’s football practice at Eastern Washington was conducted in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts, and didn’t give much in the way of an insight into what EWU fans might expect in the Eagles’ Aug. 30 season opener at Texas Tech, a team that is…
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.
Looking for a Grip on Sports?
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.
Blog Archives
| Aug. 2008 | ||||
| 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| 11 | 10 | 09 | 08 | 07 |
| 06 | 05 | 04 | 03 | 02 |
| 01 |