SUNDAY, OCT. 7, 2012
SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 2012
Idaho gets breakthrough win 1
It was Thursday of this week, Idaho coach Robb Akey said, that he noticed a shift in the Vandals' attitude. No longer were they lugging around their 0-5 record. "The anchor finally fell off," as Akey described it, and he could sense his team was…
Tale of the tape: Oregon State 19, WSU 6 6
COUGARS FROM CORVALLIS -- As we do after each game, we pass along our capsulated recap of what we saw, this one a 19-6 WSU loss to Oregon State. Read on.
Mike Leach speaks after 19-6 loss to OSU 6
COUGARS FROM CORVALLIS -- Here's the transcript of Mike Leach's postgame comments following Washington State's 19-6 loss here Saturday.
Let it drop; it doesn't matter 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Today is a day for ordinary effort. So, even if I drop a comma or two, maybe misplace an adverb or misuse a simile, the blog post will still be out. SportsLink's version of the infield fly rule is in effect.…
Homecoming best chance for Idaho win
The University of Idaho has had plenty of one-win seasons in its history. But winless seasons? That hasn't happened since 1899, when the Vandals (before they were known as the Vandals) lost to Washington State, Whitman, Wallace Athletic Club and Lewiston Normal to finish 0-4.…
EWU and Big Sky links 1
Another perfect day for football in Cheney, although it will be hard to top last week's Eagle win over Montana. Tonight it'll be North Dakota, kickoff at 5:05 p.m. Here' is our preview story. Montana State, the Eagles' next opponent, faces UC Davis this week,…
Another gameday post 1
COUGARS FROM SALEM -- We're currently sitting in our hotel, watching SportsCenter and eating a double bacon cheeseburger from Sonic Drive-In. If Mike Riley could get In-N-Out to build a restaurant in Corvallis, I'd have stayed there. Anyway, here we go with a rundown of…
FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2012
Chiefs beat Victoria on busy day in Spokane
It was a busy Friday for the Spokane Chiefs, as they announced two big roster moves and hosted the Victoria Royals at the Arena in front of a little over 4,500 fans. Earlier in the day, the Chiefs dealt overage defenseman Davis Vandane to the…
Mike Babcock returns to Spokane, and some other Chiefs notes
Lots happening at the Arena these days. First of all, the Spokane Chiefs are looking like a team that could do some damage in the Western Conference this season. They're 2-1, with two wins over Tri-City and a one-goal loss to Vancouver, and they've got…
EWU and Big Sky links
It's hard to believe we're already in the middle of the football season, but tomorrow's Eastern home game against North Dakota is the Eagles' fifth out of 11 (although I'm expecting a playoff run out of this team). This morning's paper includes my feature story…
The best-laid plans go awry 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS Being I wrote two posts yesterday, I was kind of thinking about taking this morning off. You know, sleep in, get up and go for a run, eat a fire-roasted tomato and brie egg-white omelet for breakfast and then settle down…
Travel day with links 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It's about time to hop an another airplane, but before we do, we'll pass along our daily dose of links. Read on.
THURSDAY, OCT. 4, 2012
Scouting Oregon State with five questions
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- After a two-week hiatus, our interview with an opposing team's beat writer is back. Today, we ask Lindsay Schnell of The Oregonian five questions about Oregon State. Read on.
Another Thursday from WSU
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Special teams, scout work, more special teams, Thursday Night Football. It's a routine as dependable as the leaves changing color. Washington State's Thursday practice was pretty regular in its execution, but the Cougars did welcome back a pair of running backs…
A statement from Reggie Moore 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS Yes, it's a special edition of "A Grip on Sports." It's here because I've had some contact with former Washington State point guard Reggie Moore and he wanted me to pass something along. Read on.
A Triple Crown memory 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS As Miguel Cabrera attempted to become the first player since 1967 to win the Triple Crown, I sat at home and hoped he was a bit nicer than the last guy to lead a league in all three major offensive categories.…
EWU and Big Sky links
Are we really just two days away from the next Eastern football game, this Saturday against North Dakota? The Green and White (not their nickname, but that's another story) are gearing up for an Eastern offense that doesn't look anything like Cal Poly's option game.…
Mannion, Mason and links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State will practice for the last time on its own field today before departing for Corvallis tomorrow. We'll do the same, though far more driving will be involved. And also a decent amount of linking. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3, 2012
Mastro talks RBs, plus practice notes 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- And the reason we asked running backs coach Jim Mastro to talk about his running backs is because, well, there may be fewer of them at the Cougars' disposal come Saturday. Read on.
Zags ready to get Krazy
It's a sure sign of the approaching basketball season. Gonzaga's annual "Kraziness in the Kennel" is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, at the MAC. It's the first opportunity for the public to see the 2012-13 Zags and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors…
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