Women's game deserves better
This columnist has tried to watch two big women's games on TV this season, including Stanford's upset over Baylor, and wonders why he came up empty. Read column
THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 2012
Petrino's staff at Idaho starting to form 1
UPDATED: 5:15 p.m. Paul Petrino's a busy man. The new Idaho football coach has completed at least part of his staff, with names of new assistants trickling in. We've got the latest updates below. Read on.
Two tickets left to Hardwood Classic 4
If you're a college basketball fan you should take this week's news quiz for a chance to win two tickets to the Hardwood Classic in Seattle on Dec. 21. The game pits Buffalo against Washington State. You can also be placed in the drawing for…
Day after WSU
Well, was that any fun last night? It was great fun, until you have to try to write a coherent game story that was due at 10:15! Got a conference call with Illinois coach John Groce in a bit, so we'll put together our day-after…
Time to think inside the box 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS After a basketball game as good as last night's, I can't wait to read about it in the morning. What I can't wait to read might just surprise you. Read on.
EWU and Big Sky links
It's Thursday, which means another Live Chat at noon today on Eastern Washington football - quarterfinal edition. Until then, here's my weekly notebook and a look ahead to tonight's men's basketball game with Idaho. Back to football, Illinois State just came out with its official…
Day after Gonzaga 6
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It was a thriller last night at Beasley Coliseum, though the game ended in heartbreaking fashion for the home team. We have links to catch you up to speed. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5, 2012
Prince George captain Hirsche retires
Spokane Chiefs fans may remember this veteran. Read more
Quotable: WSU falls to Gonzaga
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Some quotes from WSU players and coach Ken Bone after Gonzaga's 71-69 win on Wednesday night.
Tale of the tape: Gonzaga 71, WSU 69 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We're back with our tale of the tape from WSU's gut-wrenching, 71-69 loss to Gonzaga at Beasley Coliseum. Read on.
Fiddler, Chiefs on torrid pace
Todd Fiddler's Western Hockey League-leading 23rd goal on Wednesday night gave the Spokane Chiefs their 12th win in 15 games, this one 4-1 over the host Saskatoon Blades. Read more
DaVonte Lacy probable against Gonzaga 5
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State players are out shooting around and warming up for tonight's game against Gonzaga. And for the first time in a little more than two weeks, DaVonte Lacy is with them. Read on for our pregame post.
When is the right time? 18
A GRIP ON SPORTS Don't worry. I'm not using this forum to go on about gun rights or gun control or any other divisive argument out there. Heck, there are enough just in the world of sports to keep me busy. Read on.
EWU and Big Sky links
It's a big football weekend in Cheney, not least of all for Luke Huard,the younger brother of Damon and Brock and also the offensive coordinator for Illinois State. The host Eagles earned another award on Tuesday, and later practiced at Roos Field as finals week…
Live chat, Gonzaga, links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- We'll have our weekly live chat again today at 1 p.m. in lieu of a pregame chat (since participation on those has been pretty sparse, anyway). And we also have links for you as the Cougars prepare to play Gonzaga tonight…
TUESDAY, DEC. 4, 2012
Shadle Park graduate Alos retires from hockey
The Seattle Thunderbirds announced the retirement of 19-year-old Tyler Alos, who graduated from Shadle Park High. Read more
Aviani's first hat trick guides Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs continued their dominance of the East Division on Tuesday night, defeating East leader Prince Albert 7-4 behind Mike Aviani's four-point night. Read more
Bulldogs go inside to defeat EWU
It may have been rainy outside, but it sure was Sunny inside McCarthey Athletic Center on Tuesday night. Sunny Greinacher scored a career-high 16 points as Gonzaga improved to 7-2 with a 65-50 nonconference win over Eastern Washington. Read more
Eagles' Nelson puts in long hours
This week's women's basketball notebook features Eastern Washington sophomore guard Lexie Nelson, whose hard-working habits have impressed coach Wendy Schuller and her Eagles teammates. Read more
Gonzaga faces tough month
I went to Zags media day Monday with several ideas in mind and only a couple ended up in the notebook. It's always better to gather more stuff than you end up using! The main item was Gonzaga encountering another rugged December schedule, and rising…
EWU and Big Sky links
A quick time-out from football this week: coach Rick Majerus was mourned by the basketball world, especially Eastern coach Jim Hayford, who writes this heartfelt letter to his mentor and friend. It's the Elite Eight of FCS football (although they call it the quarterfinals). Eastern…
It's important to have someone to despise 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS Think about what sports would be without rivalries. Not nearly as much fun, huh? But what happens when your rival falls on hard times? Do you rejoice or do you mourn the lack of competition? Hah, who am I kidding. You…
The day before Gonzaga 5
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- There's a big basketball game here tomorrow night, and we have some information on that front. But there are also a few football notes and links to pass along. Read on.
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