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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012

More on Karnowski

It's been a day filled with phone calls, e-mails, texts, etc., trying to gather more information on Przemek Karnowski, who committed to Gonzaga on Wednesday. I was fortunate to exchange emails with the 7-foot-1 center from Poland. Karnowski is the main item in a Gonzaga…

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Stanley Franks’ knowledge and aggressive nature as a defensive back had the Spokane Shock believing he could succeed as a coach. (Jesse Tinsley)

Healing Franks enjoys coaching job

Stanley Franks would rather be playing football. However, a horrific injury put an end to his playing days -- at least for the short term -- so Franks accepted a position as defensive backs coach with the Spokane Shock. More on Franks' injury and how…

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Making a little progress

A GRIP ON SPORTS There was a lot of response yesterday to my thoughts on remaining a Mariner fan. To be honest, I appreciate the advice, but have yet to make up my mind. It isn't a results-based analysis, so the fact the M's lost…

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Zags land Karnowski

Good morning. It's been a good morning for Gonzaga, which learned earlier today that 7-foot-1, 280-pound Polish center Przemek Karnowski has committed to the Bulldogs. He is the first recruit of the 2012 class. Karnowski recently visited Gonzaga and Cal. He had an opportunity to…

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