More on Morrison 1
A few more topics addressed by Adam Morrison that weren't included in Sunday's article. Read on.
MONDAY, SEPT. 23, 2013
It didn't seem like a chore for Seahawks
A GRIP ON SPORTS Sunday was spent like it usually is in the fall and early winter: getting chores done, watching the Seahawks game, making – and eating dinner – and going to bed. The best part of it? The Hawks game. Though dinner was…
Big week starts for WSU 6
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- In terms of the impact such a game could have on Washington State's season, I don't know that I recall one as highly anticipated as Saturday's matchup with Stanford. Discuss that and more after the jump.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22, 2013
WSU in the stats
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Here's your weekly look at where Washington State stands in the national statistics rankings. Source: NCAA.org WSU page Stat Rank Value Total Offense 73 391.8 Rushing Offense 119 63.0 Passing Offense 16 328.8 Team Passing Efficiency 72 131.16 Scoring Offense 61…
Morrison returns to GU
Good morning. I can't remember a more enjoyable 22-minute interview than the one I conducted with ex-Zag great Adam Morrison earlier this week. Morrison, 29, is back at GU to finish his degree and help as a student assistant. Morrison was candid, colorful, self-depracating and…
Late-night fireworks in Pullman
A GRIP ON SPORTS A late night in Pullman. Check that. It turned into an early morning in Pullman and Colfax and Steptoe and Thornton and Rosalia and Spangle. Read on.
Day after blowout links (again) 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- For the second consecutive week, today's links are about a lopsided victory for Washington State. Let's dive in.
WSU-Idaho gamebook
WSU-Idaho gamebook
UI does little right in border beatdown
So much for the positive vibes after last week, when Idaho almost took down Northern Illinois. The Vandals were whitewashed in Pullman by Washington State, 42-0. It was the Cougars' first shutout since they held Idaho scoreless in 2003. And it was the first time…
Tale of the tape: WSU 42, Idaho 0 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It's late, but we've climbed from beneath the crush of another tight deadline to pass along our usual tale of the tape. Read on.
Chiefs begin season with strong effort
True, true, true: It's just one game. But would you rather begin your season with a 6-2 win or a 6-2 loss? The Spokane Chiefs did the former, not the latter, as their 2013-14 Western Hockey League season began in grand style Saturday night in…
WSU holds on final series, clinches shutout of Idaho
(A short preview of our final game story) PULLMAN – Washington State’s defensive players could feel the end zone against their backs, lined up against Idaho with the Vandals looking at a 1st-and-goal from WSU’s 2-yard line in the final minute of the fourth quarter.…
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21, 2013
WSU defeats Idaho 42-0
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered the WSU vs. University of Idaho game in Pullman. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
Chiefs open with big win
Assistant captain and 20-year-old Mitch Holmberg accounted for three goals and one assist Saturday night as the Spokane Chiefs opened their Western Hockey League season with a 6-2 win over the Tri-City Americans at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. Story to come.
Chiefs' offense is clicking in opener
Mitch Holmberg already has a hat trick after two periods as the Spokane Chiefs lead the Tri-City Americans 6-2 in the Western Hockey League season opener for both teams at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. Holmberg's first two goals came 2 minutes, 48 second apart…
Who did you expect, Elmore Leonard?
A GRIP ON SPORTS Expectations. It's a pretty long word. And one of the toughest words to deal with in the English language. Read on.
Idaho at WSU gameday links
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Another gameday has arrived in the Palouse, where the weather is supposed to deteriorate a bit from what it was today. It'll be dark by the time this one kicks off, anyway. Brighten up with some links.
Idaho-WSU primer, from UI’s perspective
Last season, Mike Leach’s first at Washington State, the Cougars went 3-9. This season, Paul Petrino’s first at Idaho, the Vandals are 0-3 with a daunting schedule ahead of them. Most Idaho fans would probably take a 3-9 record, all things considered. Last season the…
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, 2013
Gonzaga Prep defeats Ferris 38-35
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the GSL showdown between Gonzaga Prep and Ferris. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
North Central defeats Rogers 28-21
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle covered Rogers' loss to North Central at Joe Albi on Friday. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
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