Against UCLA, 37 minutes just isn't enough
COUGARSFor some reason this took a while. But here is my unedited game story that will appear in the S-R tomorrow. It's late enough that this is all I've got. I'll post some more tomorrow.
THURSDAY, FEB. 7, 2008
Cougs bring A-game in first half
HALFTIME: 26-26 If it weren't for an official review, the Cougars would be leading the Bruins 29-26 at halftime. But Taylor Rochestie's buzzer triple was too late.Nevertheless, Washington State had momentum heading into the locker room. The Cougars found their offense. They found their defense.…
I wonder if the Pac-10 would fly me in?
COUGARSHow's this for tidbit: The officials for tonight's game had to be flown from Spokane to Pullman. The Pac-10 chartered a plane to bring them here. Guess it's better than call your own.How will tonight's game play out? How do I know? But read on…
Chiefs top CHL poll
The Spokane Chiefs are no longer just the top-ranked team in the Western Hockey League.The Canadian Hockey League Top Ten was announced today, and the Chiefs moved into the top spot. Here's a link to the results.
Idaho preps
A few things Idaho prep-related here.First, here's a notebook. The first item is about a women's coaching summit that the Human Rights Education Institute is hosting in Coeur d'Alene later this month.Second, here's a feature story about Lakeland's Camille Reynolds in the Prairie Voice. She's…
For your football reading
Here's a list, compiled by Doug Pacey at The News-Tribune in Tacoma, of all the football players signed so far from state high schools.
Too much for one post to cover?
COUGARSI wasn't real sure how to do this. Should I have two posts, one with the football news, one with basketball? Of should I just go with one post, divided in two? Or just mix all the links by publication?Or is the wind going to…
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6, 2008
Eags sign 21 football recruits
First-year Eastern Washington football coach Beaul Baldwin announced the signing of 21 recruits to national letters of intent on Wednesday.You can read an unedited version of the story the will appear in Thursday's S-R by clicking on the extended entry line below and a more…
What does WSU need for the second half?
COUGARSInstead of looking back at the halfway point of the Pac-10 season, I elected to look ahead. The Cougars' 5-4 record isn't what they were looking for, especially considering the wins early on, but it isn't something to panic about. Unless they continue to have…
WSU announces Wulff's first class
COUGARSThe Paul Wulff era is officially underway, with WSU announcement of 24 – that number could still grow – kids who signed letters of intent to play football next year. You can find a list of the players along with some information on each one…
Football fans today are like kids in a toy store
COUGARS • UPDATED: 9:45 A.M.Let's see. It's Feb. 6. There are about two miles of snow on the ground. And yet it's a big day for college football.Heck, even the NFL is done (don't give me the Pro Bowl, that's more circus than football) by…
TUESDAY, FEB. 5, 2008
Catching up with David Peed
Sorry about this late post, but I forgot to link to the story on former EWU basketball standout David Peed that appeared in Tuesday morning's S-R as part of our Then-and-Now series.I caught up with Peed over the phone last week. You can read about…
3A teams lost in the hoopla
Lost in the hoopla of the 4A portion of the Greater Spokane League has been the efforts of the league's 3A boys teams. And more's the pity.Mt. Spokane and North Central are gearing for two showdowns. The first will end the regular season on Feb.…
GSL 4A playoff picture
The top three Greater Spokane League boys 4A basketball district playoff berths are set, but there’s still plenty of suspense before the final two nights of regular season play, tonight and Thursday, are over.
McKenna new Prep coach
Gonzaga Prep “lifer” Dave McKenna has been hired as head coach to continue the winning Bullpups football tradition.“Or else my tenure won’t be long,” he said with a laugh.Click here for the story posted at S-R.com.
MONDAY, FEB. 4, 2008
Gaels edge Gonzaga in OT, 89-85
On the toughest road trip in the West Coast Conference, Gonzaga played two thrillers, three overtimes and finished 1-1. The Zags lost to Saint Mary's 89-85 in overtime Monday, two days after defeating Santa Clara 87-82 in double overtime.Click below for my unedited S-R game…
Bulldogs fall in OT
Click below for a short article on Gonzaga's 89-85 overtime loss to Saint Mary's on Monday night.
Pre-tip notes
About 25 minutes from tipoff and McKeon Pavilion is probably a two-thirds full _ and already rocking. Capacity is 3,500.Some notes in extended entry below. Check back here for a halftime update.
I bet the Patriots didn't find it Super
COUGARS • UPDATED: 9:55 A.M.Just a quick post this morning because, with Super Bowl Sunday taking up all the space in the nation's sports sections, there wasn't any room for much in the way of WSU news.For what I was able to find, read on.
SUNDAY, FEB. 3, 2008
Mills primed for showdown with Gonzaga
Finished up a feature on likable Saint Mary's freshman point guard Patty Mills, who has taken the Gaels to an 18-3 record and a national ranking."There are people comparing him to Tony Parker and saying he's a sure-fire NBA guy," Gonzaga coach Mark Few said.…
If you want to read more, here are the links
COUGARSHow many of you really want to read about Saturday's overtime loss to Stanford? I mean really, not just out of habit? Raise your hand. OK, I see enough, I'll do the links.Just thought you might want to skip this one.
SATURDAY, FEB. 2, 2008
Gonzaga-Santa Clara game story
OK, just filed the game story from one of the most improbable finishes I've ever witnessed. Santa Clara's Brody Angley inexplicably fouled with 0.3 seconds left and GU's Steven Gray made two free throws to send it to overtime. Gonzaga outlasted the Broncos 87-82 in…
Zags win wild double-OT thriller
It got so crazy there at the end of regulation, and the first overtime and much of the second overtime, that I forgot to post a quick post-buzzer update.Gonzaga survived in double overtime, 87-82, in front of a packed house of 4,500 at the Leavey…
WSU-Stanford post-game video
Talking about WSU's loss to Stanford here are Tony Bennett, Kyle Weaver, Derrick Low, Robbie Cowgill and Stanford's Brook Lopez.Get the Flash Player to see this video.
Already getting loud at Leavey
Sections 108 and 109 were nearly full of students, most wearing gray Ruff Riders t-shirts, at least 45 minutes before tipoff at the Leavey Center. They heckled Josh Heytvelt, the first Zag on the court with 59 minutes left on the clock in pre-game warmups,…
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