The Vandals have lost three games in December -- and all have been by two points. Two nights ago, it was a buzzer-beater from Wright State that sank Idaho. Tonight, the Vandals dropped a 63-61 decision at Wisconsin-Green Bay. UI is now 7-6 on the…
COUGARS There is a cloud of smoke descending on my computer as I write this. I know that opens up a lot of jokes, but we will refrain and hope you do too. It's for the pregame activities, I'm sure, but it is a bit…
COUGARS • UPDATED: 1 P.M. When I awoke this morning and looked out the window I thought I was still in Pullman. There was quite a bit of ice on the car, something I wasn't expecting in Bellevue. Talk about feeling at home. Read on.
COUGARS In KeyArena watching Virginia and Seattle University play, but wanted to pass along another story we have for tomorrow's S-R. It's an advance for the Cougar Hardwood Classic game Thursday that pits Washington State and Pepperdine. I guarantee there will be more people, more…
Gonzaga continues its busy home schedule against visiting Air Force tomorrow. The Falcons, whose 6-2 start ties for the second best in school history, start four juniors and one senior. Junior forward Michael Lyons (18.4 ppg) leads the Mountain West Conference in scoring. Air Force…
COUGARS Just a quick post to link a story we did today on Mike Leach's agreement with Washington State. Leach has yet to sign a contract, but he did sign this letter of agreement with Bill Moos at the end of November. It outlines the…
Good morning. Let's get to the day-after Butler post with links: S-R gamer, photos and column and a recap in the Indianapolis Star. Much more below.
COUGARS Washington State bused across the state, over the pass and into Seattle yesterday in advance of Thursday's Cougar Hardwood Classic at Key Arena. The term classic immediately brings to mind a comment from former Cougar coach George Raveling, whose definition of a classic was…
Back with my game story from Gonzaga's 71-55 victory over visiting Butler tonight. Check back in the a.m. for a day-after post.
COUGARS Crazy, isn't it? It's less than a week before Christmas and all through the Palouse, not a bit of snow could be seen, not even ... oh heck, I'm not a Clement Clark Moore, so we'll quit trying to be. It is kind of…
What a nice drive home from Pullman - hard to believe Christmas is almost here. Also hard to believe that's my last road trip for The Spokesman-Review, but that's another story. Kudos to the Washington State women's basketball team, they battled another ranked team, but…
Gonzaga's arduous non-conference slate continues Tuesday night when Butler, which has played and lost in the last two NCAA title games, visits the MAC. Butler is an enjoyable team to watch -- I recall the Bulldogs drilling seemingly 10 3s a night while winning the…
Haiden Palmer's 3-pointer with 3 seconds left gives Gonzaga a 71-68 win over 13th-ranked Georgia in Las Vegas. The Bulldogs (8-2) trailed by 15 in the first half, eight at halftime and by 10 late in the game. Palmer finished with 22 points, Katelan Redmon…
UPDATED: 6:25 p.m. Luther Carr, who served as Idaho wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator the last five seasons under Robb Akey, is no longer with the program. UI confirmed that Carr's departure on Monday evening, after Vandals defensive back A.J. Annelus referenced it earlier…
COUGARS There are 14 days left until New Year's Day, so I guess it's about time I told you what the next chapter of my life is going to be. For the uninitiated (that sounds better than uniformed, doesn't it?) I will be retiring from…
COUGARS In a sense it is Christmas week. Ya, we know the holiday isn't until Sunday, the start of a new week, but it is less than seven days until everyone opens their presents. With that in mind, we have a question for you. Read…
COUGARS Western Oregon ran its offense with precision, caused trouble for Washington State on the other end by trapping out of its matchup zone and gave the Cougars all they wanted. For 20 minutes. The second half? It was 38-17 WSU. Read on.
COUGARS If, as a fan, you are taking Western Oregon lightly, quickly take a look at Washington's score today. Then rethink your opinion. Read on.
Here's a twist, a smooth fly-in, fly-out to the Battle of Seattle, making up for the two extra days I spent a couple years back when Sea-Tac ran out of de-icer. It's possible that I got back to Spokane before the Zags. How? Gonzaga was…
COUGARS Washington State will play its final Beasley Coliseum game of 2011 today, when it hosts Western Oregon this afternoon at 4:35. Yet the Cougars will host three more games, including two conference games, before the year is done. Read on.
With 15 wins and 16 losses, including some not so pretty ones recently, there could be a lot of changes in store when the Spokane Chiefs come back from Christmas break. They hit the break with a 6-2 loss in Everett and Saturday an 8-6…
Suddenly the Idaho Vandals are playing quality basketball. They bagged their third straight win -- and fourth in five games -- tonight by steamrolling Cal State Bakersfield 72-44 at Cowan Spectrum. The only loss during that stretch: a two-point setback to Washington State in the…
Gotta dash for the airport so I'll post the unedited version of my game story that will run in Sunday's S-R. You can find it below.
COUGARS There's only one Christmas carol appropriate for Pullman this time of year. "Silent Night." Not sure how many of you attended WSU as a student or, if you did, stuck around over Christmas break, but there is something so relaxing about the town right…
Gonzaga returns to the court tomorrow, facing Arizona in the Battle in Seattle. Checked in with Gary Bell Jr., who is playing in front of his family and friends, and Guy Landry Edi, who will make his official season debut, for my game preview that…
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