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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21, 2011

Update from Idaho practice

The Idaho football team is prepping for its WAC opener and final game with Fresno State before the Bulldogs jump to the Mountain West. I talked to Robb Akey and offensive coordinator Steve Axman after practice and have an update on the Vandals (1-2) below.

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WSU working to the finish 

COUGARS Yes Jeff Tuel is allowed to throw at practice. But, no, he's not allowed to use his left arm as much as he would like just yet. That, and other notes, from Wednesday practice. Read on.

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New computerized grid rankings

You have to check this out. West Valley is ranked No. 1 in 2A in new computerized football rankings by the Tacoma News Tribune. Here's the link. In 4A, Ferris is 17th. In 2A, Cheney is eighth, East Valley is 0th and Deer Park is…

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Update: Goodwin breathing on own 

Wednesday update For the first time in a long time, Mary Goodwin, the mother of Ferris senior quarterback Ben Goodwin, is breathing on her own. She was able to do so about 12 hours after a double lung transplant. "She's up and alert and has…

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Kootenay, Red Deer class of WHL Central

The Central Division produced the Western Hockey League champion last year and the Kootenay Ice should be among the contenders again this year. That's the same team the Chiefs humbled in the Outdoor Game. So, if the Ice is a contender are the Chiefs? Spokane…

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An ever-expanding morning post 

COUGARS Did you hear that boom last night about 8:15? The one that was so loud it spread throughout the nation, rattling windows in college presidents' offices from here to Austin and beyond? If you did, read on.

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