In a 16-2 vote yesterday, the NCAA board of directors approved a governance proposal to allow the 65 schools in the five richest conferences to govern themselves in areas such as player stipends, but not in things like academic requirements. You can read more on…
After four years, the two most successful teams in the Football Championship Subdivision are guaranteed to meet again. Eastern Washington and North Dakota State – the only NCAA Football Championship Subdivision teams to win a national title since 2009 – will play a home-and-home series…
For the fourth time in five seasons, Eastern Washington is the top team in the Football Championship Subdivision media poll. On Friday, the Eagles -12-3 last year - were picked No. 1 by The Sports Network in the FCS preseason poll of sportswriters, broadcasters and…
A GRIP ON SPORTS The big plays earn all the ink. The stars are all over television. The little things get lost in the shuffle. It's the way it's always been and probably always will be. But it isn't right. Read on.
So how is the EWU offensive line shaping up this fall? That depends on whom you ask. Here's my story, plus a link to the Eastern football site and the one at Sam Houston State. ... The Washington Huskies need a running back to step…
The full pads didn't go on as planned Thursday night, but Idaho still had a lively practice under the lights on its Sprinturf field adjacent to the Kibbie Dome. We have a full report from Day 4 after the jump.
If you're planning to make the trip out to Lewiston, you should probably think about coming out this weekend. Today starts the second half of WSU's Idaho excursion, and after the 13th there won't be any more open practices until Spring. We've got WSU links…
The Northwest League's second half has given the Everett AquaSox a second chance. Everett was the worst team in the league (11-27) during the first half, but the AquaSox (8-6 second half) lead the North Division by two games over Vancouver and Tri-City. The prize…
Who could forget Isiah Myers' catch, the one coach Mike Leach called one of the best he's ever seen? I mean, it's only been a day, you should probably be able to remember. But just in case you happen to be living out some Drew…
Andrew Furney had a penchant for big kicks in his career at Washington State. There was the Apple Cup game winner in 2012. The 60-yarder that same year. Another game-winner last year to beat USC in the Coliseum and two big kicks in the snow…
After spending much of the spring battling throat cancer, Eastern Washington women's volleyball head coach Wade Benson will take an indefinite leave of absence beginning Friday, the school announced Thursday. Associate head coach Michael King will lead the program in Benson's absence. "Eastern Washington Volleyball…
The NCAA Board of Directors approved by a 16-2 the governance reform proposal set forth by its steering committee that would grant the 65 schools in the "Power Conferences" (ACC, Big-12, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC) to approve new benefits to its student athletes, including monetary…
A GRIP ON SPORTS I'll admit I'm a bit prejudice here, but I've always felt the best stories to come from college football's preseason practice are the ones about players we know little about. Pieces about guys who are always destined for reserve roles. Features…
What a difference a year makes. In this case its the Eastern Washington linebacking corps, which looks to be one of the strongest units on the squad this year... I also spent some time with the Eagle basketball team on Wednesday, and here's an early,…
Let's get this link out of the way early. The catch by senior receiver Isiah Myers was the most impressive play by any individual so far in Washington State's camp, which wrapped up its fifth day yesterday. We had a full day here on the…
The Idaho men's basketball team will make its return to the Big Sky Conference on New Year's Day against Idaho State. But before that, its schedule includes games against Boise State at CenturyLink Arena in Boise (on Nov. 25) and at Washington State (Dec. 3).…
Mike Leach decided to wait until the fatigue of early camp wears off some before putting his guys in full pads. His guys barely noticed. The hits that were laid on both sides of the ball were worthy of body armor during WSU's fifth day…
Our second Drill of the Day installment takes a look at the drill Washington State uses to prepare its defenders to make touchdown-saving tackles at the goal line. The video and an explanation of the drill by linebackers coach Ken Wilson are after the jump.…
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A GRIP ON SPORTS I'm sorry but I don't believe Felix Hernandez's nickname is sufficient anymore. There has to be some leader who is above the king, right? Emperor Felix, maybe. Or Supreme Commander Felix? Read on.
Here are a few links to start your morning. First, there's my story on an Eastern running back corps that could be one of the best ever. ... Sam Houston State already has a week of practice under its belt, while Western Montana has yet…
We're a third of the way through Washington State's fall camp in Lewiston and the expectation is that the Cougars will be fully suited up for the first time today. Let's take a look at yesterday's WSU news, as well as what's going on around…
Mike Leach says that fatigue sets in on day three of camp for average football teams. That means these Washington State Cougars are no average team, they made it to day four. The Lewiston heat took its toll on the players, as both Gabe Marks…
A GRIP ON SPORTS It's been a long time since we've had a day as jammed with news as this morning is. Maybe since the end of last football season. Read on.
With the Eastern Washington football season barely two weeks away, it's time to start my (almost) daily EWU/opponents/Big Sky links column. Here goes: First off, here's my story from Monday's practice, focusing on the kickers, specifically the feel-good story of Roldan Alcobendas. I also have…
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