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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 2009



No QB decision after last WSU scrimmage

COUGARS The final act of fall camp occurred Friday afternoon. A scrimmage that featured hitting but no tackling. Some players were held out, some players who had not been practicing suited up and ran off to the side (hint: a starting cornerback). And no decision…

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UI won't rely on newbies ... as much

Eight days away from their opener at New Mexico State, the Idaho Vandals pretty much have their depth chart and starting lineup set. There's an exception here and there, particularly at right guard. Read on for a notebook focusing on promising true freshmen, who will…

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GSL football travels, days 3-4 

On Wednesday my travels took me to East Valley and North Central and yesterday I watched Gonzaga Prep scrimmage. The two 3A schools have similar concerns - lack of depth - Prep has a certain amount of inexperience, but if the Bullpups replace graduated linemen…

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The morning WSU, Pac-10 report

COUGARS • UPDATED: 9:15 A.M. Washington State held its last true fall camp practice yesterday, if you define fall camp as that time of the year when the football team concentrates on making itself better and doesn't worry about an opponent – too much. Don't…

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