Good morning. Kids' stuff today, so I'll post this and hit the road. GU had perhaps its best 80 minutes of basketball this season, thumping Saint Mary's and LMU at the Kennel. The Bulldogs have had several impressive efforts (Arizona, Notre Dame, Xavier) but probably…
After a tough loss at Weber State, it's time for Eastern Washington to move on. Just one look at the Big Sky Conference men's basketball standings (below) underscores the importance of Eastern's home game Wednesday night against Northern Colorado. A win would put the Eagles…
A GRIP ON SPORTS Sorry this is so late on this rainy Sunday, but you know that virus I wrote about yesterday, the one that attacked my computer? Well, it somehow jumped through the keyboard and infected me – Tron III anyone? – and now…
COUGARS FROM PORTLAND -- It's just about time to fly back to Spokane, but first, our daily Pac-12 roundup and some more WSU notes.
Something has clicked for the Idaho Vandals -- and for Kyle Barone -- over the last week. With Saturday night's 73-64 win over Louisiana Tech, the Vandals made it four wins in a row. Barone played a big part again in the victory. Read on…
Back with my game story from Gonzaga's 78-59 win over LMU on Saturday. The Zags didn't let down after Thursday's big win over Saint Mary's. They dominated the Lions from the opening tip. Kevin Pangos had 21 points and nine assists. He's probably in line…
COUGARS FROM EUGENE -- WSU tried everything it could to prevent the Ducks from shooting the lights out again. And again, nothing worked. But the Cougars played considerably better today than they have on the road this season, and can head home with a sense…
COUGARS FROM EUGENE -- Arrived at Matthew Knight Arena a bit early so we could look around and shoot some video. We have that posted below, along with some additional thoughts.
Out of town for several hours last night, slept in this morning and woke up with the realization I forgot to post my short advance of the Gonzaga-LMU game. All I can say is: My fault for not getting this post up sooner. Here's a…
A GRIP ON SPORTS I can't prove it, because I'm not a computer doctor, but I'm afraid my computer-machine-thingee caught a virus over the past few days. Running hot, battery problems, slow to get moving. Yep, all the earmarks. But after a day spent reloading…
Idaho coach Don Verlin will tell you the last week has been great for the Vandals. But it won't be nearly as sweet if they slip-up tonight. Read on.
COUGARS FROM EUGENE -- WSU can play the role of spoiler today against the Ducks, who are still in the Pac-12 title hunt. We have some links to pass along as we preview another Saturday in the Pac-12.
COUGARS FROM EUGENE -- Highlight of the day: eating at a Sonic Drive-In -- there's one in nearby Springfield -- for the first time. Worth it. Also, we have some basketball notes as the Cougars prepare to face Oregon tomorrow. Read on.
Attached above is a brief video interview I did Thursday with Central Valley girls basketball coach Freddie Rehkow. NOTE: The North Central boys go to Mt. Spokane on Saturday in a play-in game to see which team goes to No. 2 seed Shadle Park on…
Caught a double-feature this morning. I watched the second half of the GU-Saint Mary's game (I took in the first half at 1:30 a.m. before the eyes gave out) and then caught the last 7 minutes of GU-SMC from 2009 on ESPNU(Zags 72-70 in Moraga…
A GRIP ON SPORTS OK, I'll admit it. I picked St. Mary's to win last night. When asked my choice on the Patchin, Lukens and Osso radio show (featuring Vince Grippi), I went with the Gaels. What was I thinking? Well, read on and I'll…
Let the scoreboard watching begin. Well, let it continue, since we do it all the time. Eastern wasn't playing last night, but was more than an interested bystander as the rest of the Big Sky Conference was in action. And while EWU's next opponent, Weber…
COUGARS FROM CORVALLIS -- It's just about time to head to Eugene, but first, we have our usual Friday day-after-but-also-day-between-games post with links, a Pac-12 roundup and some more quotes from last night's WSU win. Read on.
The atmosphere inside the McCarthey Athletic Center was electric Thursday and the game lived up to the hype for 30 minutes. Gonzaga, behind freshmen guards Kevin Pangos (27 points) and Gary Bell Jr. (12 points), pulled away in the final 10 minutes to register a…
At this time last Thursday the Vandals appeared to have major issues. Since then, all they've done is post two of the most impressive wins by a WAC team in conference play this year. Thursday night, Idaho came back for a thrilling 59-58 victory over…
COUGARS FROM CORVALLIS -- It'll be a happy bus ride from here to Eugene tonight, as the Cougars put together perhaps their best team effort of the season in an 83-73 win at Gill Coliseum. Read on for our game in review.
COUGARS FROM CORVALLIS -- We've arrived at Gill Coliseum -- one of the more unremarkable venues in the conference, yet a trip I always enjoy nonetheless -- for tonight's contest between the Cougars and Oregon State (7 p.m., no TV). As usual, we have some…
Click the menu below to see our prep offerings today. Pictured above is standout student and athlete Aleisha Hathaway of Shadle Park, the subject of my feature today.
A GRIP ON SPORTS Yep, it's Rivalry Thursday in Spokane. The best rivalry on the West Coast (that's your opinion, as per our poll from yesterday) is about to tipoff the second of what may be three matchups this seasons. Tonight's edition comes from the…
COUGARS FROM CORVALLIS -- It was a long day of travel on Wednesday, but we're safely in Corvallis and have our usual morning post for you. Read on.
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