Sports takes a back seat
A GRIP ON SPORTS Pardon me for being a bit distracted this morning, but I have been following the news from Boston. Makes sports seem a little less consequential today. Read on.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013
EWU offensive line commands respect
This is the fourth of an eight-part series on Eastern Washington spring football: the offensive line. The Eastern Washington offensive linemen got some healthy respect year. But first they had to get healthy . A year after being one of the biggest question marks on…
WSU's new holders, plus links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Decided to write about Washington State's holder position yesterday. Yeah, spring must be close to over. Keep reading.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
Vandals take spring game seriously
Idaho coach Paul Petrino met with the media today to preview the Vandals' spring game. And yes, this will be as close to a real game as you can have in the spring. More after the jump.
Cougs go no pads, prep for spring game 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The biggest news from Washington State's practice today may be that the Cougars have split up their roster in preparation for Saturday's Crimson and Gray game. Read on for who's playing with who.
Report: Dean to transfer to Idaho
Glen Dean, the former Eastern Washington University guard and brother of Idaho signee Perrion Callandret, will graduate from Utah and transfer to UI, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Dean has one year of eligibility left and can play immediately for the Vandals under NCAA rules.…
Another reason behind the NBA's slowdown 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS I have an off-the-wall theory on why the NBA is dragging its feet concerning the sale of the Sacramento Kings and their possible relocation to Seattle. Read on.
EWU receivers gaining stature
This is the third in an eight-part look at Eastern Washington spring football: the wide receivers. Junior Adams is ready to branch out. The Eastern Washington University wide receivers coach doesn’t have a lot of tall players this spring, but he does have guys “who…
Lawhorn and other WSU links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Practice No. 13 commences this afternoon for Washington State, but basketball news dominated the headlines yesterday. Well, our headlines, anyway. Continue reading.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013
Five questions with Eric Oertel 1
WSU linebacker Eric Oertel is next up in our Five Questions segment.
Idaho men sign two guards, two bigs
After signing two players in the early signing period, the Idaho men's basketball team added four more Wednesday -- three junior college signees and prep guard Suki Wiggs from Seattle. The four signees include two point guards and two power forwards. Click below for more…
Danny Lawhorn signs NLI
UPDATE: Here's an updated story we filed with quotes from Ken Bone. COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The addition of Washington State’s new point guard is official. Danny Lawhorn, a 5-foot-10 transfer from San Jacinto (Junior) College in Pasadena, Texas, signed a National Letter of Intent…
Jorden catches on with Shock
Spokane is off to a 4-0 start, thanks in part of a highlly efficient offense -- one turnover in four games, one quarterback sack, Erik Meyer's 32 touchdown passes. Kamar Jorden, who joins Adron Tennell to give Spokane a strong 1-2 combination at receiver, has…
Now that one was awful 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS One of the games Mariners fans play is titled "Name the Worst Trade." There has always been a lot of contenders, from the Heathcliff Slocumb deal to the Erik Bedard debacle, thanks in large part to the legacy of Bill Bavasi.…
12 down, 3 to go (and a live chat) 6
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The headline refers to spring practice sessions remaining for Washington State, though there are really only two, if you exclude the spring game. Keep reading for links.
No QB questions for Eastern
This is the second in an eight-part look at Eastern Washington spring football. Part Two: the quarterbacks. Vernon Adams isn’t your little brother anymore. Last year, he was looking up - literally and figuratively - to wide receivers Brandon Kaufman, Nick Edwards and Greg Herd,…
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013
WSU offense sharp in team session
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The Cougars went with just shoulder pads and helmets today (and jerseys and shorts and shoes, too, for those of you scoring at home), but they also brought out some officials and ran through a fairly competive team session. You can…
EWU offense is well-grounded
This is the first in a series of eight stories on Eastern Washington University spring football. Today: the running backs. Kiel McDonald knows the drill. Lots of them. During practice at Roos Field, the Eastern Washington running backs coach moves almost as fast as his…
Our spirit should never be cowed 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS The Monday after the Masters is usually a quiet day in the world of sports. But that quiet was shattered yesterday by the explosive devices at the Boston Marathon that killed at least three people and injured scores more. Such events…
WSU back to practice today 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- WSU continues spring practice later today, taking the field for the 12th, and second-to-last time before Saturday's spring game. We have a few links after the jump.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013
There goes another certainty 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS There are only a few certainties in life. One of them is due our government today. Another was ruined yesterday in Augusta. Read on.
Sparse WSU links on a Monday
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- As we grind toward the end of spring, the links in this space will be at a premium. Soon enough, we'll taper down the blog activity as spring turns to summer. For now, we have a few items to pass along.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013
Who was Tiger's savior?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • UPDATED: 11:15 A.M. Believe it or not, a television viewer may have saved Tiger Woods' opportunity to win another Masters. Just by calling Augusta National. Read on.
Sunday links after a scrimmage
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Plenty to catch you up on after yesterday's scrimmage for Washington State, so keep reading if you're in the mood to keep reading.
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