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THURSDAY, AUG. 18, 2011

Spokane Shock coach Rob Keefe says his team should be able to handle the Kansas City Command on Saturday night.  (Dan Pelle)

More on Keefe's dismissal

The Spokane Shock were back in the news Thursday with yet another controversial move. The Shock sacked head coach Rob Keefe after two seasons, the first ending in an ArenaBowl championship and the second ending in a playoff loss to Arizona. You can read about…

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This and that from WSU 31 

COUGARS The afternoon practice is over and I'm not exaggerating by saying it certainly lacked the intensity of the morning workout. I don't know if it was because the players were in shells (helmets, shoulder pads and shorts) or if it was because coach Paul…

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Keefe out as Shock coach 

Rob Keefe is out as head coach of the Spokane Shock. Keefe, who has been part of arena football championships as a Shock player, assistant coach and head coach, will not return for a third season as the head coach. Keefe led Spokane to the…

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Despite his severe elbow injury, Ben Goodwin, left, plans to help the Saxons this season at defensive back. (Dan Pelle)

Prep football teams open practice

Washington high school football teams began practicing Wednesday. Defending 4A state champ Ferris will have a new quarterback after returning starter Ben Goodwin suffered an elbow injury. Click here to read a story about Goodwin (pictured above).

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Another two-a-day for WSU 

COUGARS Another Thursday, another two practices for the Washington State football team. We've got to be on the field by 8:30 this morning, so a quick blog post is in order. Except quick isn't easy when there is a this much to cover. Read on.

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