Russell talks Marqise Lee
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The Cougars went through their usual Wednesday paces at practice, peppering in a ton of scout preparation with some special teams work. The latter is the focus of this post. Keep reading, por favor.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 2013
A sad departure from Pullman 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS Change is inevitable, really. Nothing stays the same. Heck, even the Mariners will probably avoid the cellar this season. But sometimes change can evoke feelings of sadness. Today, the change we are going to address does just that. Read on.
Eagle football links
The Eagles were back at practice Tuesday afternoon, determined to one day look back fondly and enjoy the win over Oregon State. Tuesday was not that day, however, as the Eagles focused on Western Oregon. ... We'll discuss both games tomorrow at noon during our…
Live chat, plus WSU links 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Make sure to swing by at 1 p.m. for our live chat this afternoon. It sure will be a blast. Also, there are links below.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 2013
Idaho practices with band in the stands
On Tuesday, Idaho had its first full practice since losing 40-6 at North Texas on Saturday. Much of the Vandals' focus was cleaning up self-inflicted mistakes -- small and large -- that marred Paul Petrino's head-coaching debut. And to help the team get ready for…
A pair of CBs sit for Cougs
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Phew. OK. With deadline responsibilities out of the way, we can tell you about today's football practice. There isn't much to tell. But there is some, so keep reading.
Pac-12 releases full TV schedule 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Catching up on today's news after football practice and such. Here's our story about WSU's men's basketball schedule. ... Nearly all of Washington State’s basketball games will be televised this season, and most of them by the Pac-12 Networks. Fourteen of…
Ben Johnson moving back to Australia 1
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- WSU announced Tuesday that assistant coach Ben Johnson has “decided to leave” the men’s basketball program. Coach Ken Bone told the Spokesman-Review that Johnson plans to move back to Cairns, Australia, where he played and coached for several years. Johnson’s wife…
There once was a time ...
A GRIP ON SPORTS As the calendar turns to September, the power of football, be it the Seahawks or the local colleges and high schools, begins to assert itself. There is little room for anything else. It wasn't always that way around here. Baseball used…
Following up on Eastern's big win
After a day off I'm back on the links, and I don't mean golf. Who has the time, what with Eastern Washington football still making news after the big win over Oregon State? In case you missed it, here's Monday's follow-up story, and this morning's…
Another Tuesday rolls through 6
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It's Tuesday again -- funny how it seems to keep coming around -- which means a day full of teleconferences and football practice and writing. In other words: the season is in full swing. So gather 'round and get your links.
MONDAY, SEPT. 2, 2013
Talking WSU on SWX
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- On Mondays throughout the football season, I'll make a brief appearance on SWX's nightly sports show with producer/all-around good dude Neil Stover. We filmed the first of our interviews today at Martin Stadium, and you can watch it below. SWX Right…
WSU depth chart, Week 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- A quick post to pass along WSU's depth chart, which remains pretty much the same as last week. OFFENSE X 88 Isiah MYERS 6-0 185 JR 80 Dom WILLIAMS 6-2 192 SO* or 1 Vince MAYLE 6-3 240 SR Y 84…
Video: Mike Leach on Monday 3
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Above is a video of Mike Leach's Monday press conference. We have some additional quotes below.
Video: Justin Sagote on Monday
Courtesy, as usual, of WSU Athletics.
Halliday evaluates Auburn loss, offensive progress 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Here's much of what Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday told the media earlier this afternoon.
Adams is FCS Player of the Week
Not surprisingly, the national accolades are pouring in for Eastern Washington University quarterback Vernon Adams. Today, the sensational sophomore was selected by The Sports Network as its NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Offensive Player of the Week after leading fourth-ranked EWU to a 49-46 victory over…
Happy Labor Day to all
A GRIP ON SPORTS It's Labor Day. So it's appropriate we were laboring to get through this morning's links. But we've done it. Read on.
A new week begins at WSU
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- It's never easy for a college football team to shake off a loss as frustrating as WSU's 31-24 defeat at Auburn on Saturday. But the Cougars don't have time to dwell on it. USC awaits on Saturday. We'll meet with coach…
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1, 2013
Leach, Breske look back on Auburn 2
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State practiced for about an hour and 15 minutes tonight, going without pads and doing some initial scout work on USC. There was also dodgeball involved. We have a few notes, as well as some additional assessment of the Auburn…
A fun-filled Sunday morning post 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS You know that wonderful pro football saying "next man up?" Well, it applies to other professions as well. Including this one. Read on.
Eastern's big win, the morning after
PORTLAND - Everybody has a story, as they say, and they all begged to be told in the wake of Eastern Washington’s 49-46 win last night over Oregon State. But I couldn’t, even in the longest game story I’ve every written in my short time…
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