Idaho coach Don Verlin, players, pre-WSU
Idaho hosts Washington State on Thursday at the Kibbie Dome in the annual Battle of Palouse. Here's what Idaho coach Don Verlin and players had to say about it.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2015
Arena team will be called Spokane Empire
Spokane's indoor football team sorted through more than 400 name suggestions and settled on "Empire", a tribute to the area's railroad industry that helped spur growth and economic development in the late 1880s to early 1900s as well as a nod to the Inland Empire,…
WSU chat
The transcript from today's WSU football chat.
Day after Montana
Let’s get right to the day-after Montana post. The links: My gamer, Tyler Tjomsland’s photos and the Missoulian gamer. Read on.
Just another great day in December – despite the weather
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Now that’s more like it. By that I mean if you like basketball at any level, last night was for you. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars return to the practice field 1
It's football season again. Washington State returned to Martin Stadium to practice in a downpour, and had their starting quarterback with them.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8, 2015
GU scores last 5 points to edge Grizzlies
Good evening after a wind-blown drive home. The Zags encountered their share of turbulence, some of it self generated, but landed a hard-fought victory over visiting Montana 61-58 Tuesday. Kyle Wiltjer and Domantas Sabonis each had 16 points. The key shot was a Josh Perkins'…
Photo gallery: Gonzaga defeats visiting Montana
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered GU's home game against Montana. Check out this photo gallery of action photos.
Luke Falk after practice
Washington State quarterback Luke Falk speaks to the media for the first time since the UCLA game.
Joe Dahl accepts Senior Bowl invite
Washington State left tackle Joe Dahl has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.
Joe Dahl makes first All-America list 1
Despite missing Washington State's final four games of the 2015 season, left tackle Joe Dahl was named a Second Team All-American by USA Today Tuesday morning.
Zags entertain Montana
Game day for Gonzaga and Montana at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Here's my preview. Here's a link to the S-R podcast where I chatted with S-R's Kip Hill on GU hoops (recorded prior to Arizona game).
The Heisman Trophy is still a big deal even in this day and age 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Remember when the Heisman Trophy really meant something? When the statue of Jay Berwanger, the first winner, actually was a really big deal? You mean last season? Read on.
MONDAY, DEC. 7, 2015
Bill Pierce's almanac: Nonleague basketball games still important
Depending on the size of the league a school finds itself in, contests against outside opposition can often make up a large portion of a team’s basketball schedule.
What could one expect after a near-perfect Sunday but some Monday morning gremlins? 7
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Garfield the cat made an unexpected appearance in our home this morning, but maybe that’s to be expected. It is Monday after all. And Mondays always seem to hold some sort of negative surprise. Why should today, after a somewhat glorious Sunday, be any different? Read on.
SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 2015
Video: WSU players after Portland State
Charles Callison, Ike Iroegbu and Josh Callison after Portland State.
Video: Ernie Kent after Portland State
Ernie Kent spoke to the media after WSU's 91-67 win over visiting Portland State. Here's everything he said.
Day after Arizona 1
Watching the replay as I plunk away on my day-after Arizona post. First impression: Gonzaga missed a major opportunity in the final 2:30 minutes of the first half, leading by 14. The Zags committed two turnovers and Allonzo Trier hit a pair of tough mid-range...
Saturdays are always overflowing with sports this time of year 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where were we? Oh, ya, anticipating a Saturday full of exciting sporting events. It did not disappoint. Read on.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 2015
Cougars pick up their second commit of the night
Shortly after defensive back Robert Taylor announced his decision to accept a scholarship offer from Washington State, Lyric Bartley followed suit.
WSU's big recruiting weekend pays off early
Washington State is hosting at least nine football recruits this weekend and at least one of them likes what he sees enough to accept a scholarship offer.
Zags blow 14-point lead, fall to Arizona 2
Gonzaga had another strong first half, sputtering second-half performance that has become a familiar pattern in the Zags' last five games. Arizona did just the opposite and outscored GU 40-25 in the second half to rally for a 68-63 victory in front of 6,000 Saturday...
Zags to be featured on HBO series
The Gonzaga men's basketball program will be featured in an upcoming HBO series. HBO crews have been filming the team for a behind-the-scenes look at the Zags. HBO had a crew in the Bahamas for Gonzaga's three games in the Battle 4 Atlantis, with access…
Morning links: Marks reportedly returning to WSU 1
Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.com reports that Gabe Marks will return for his senior season because of an injury sustained in the Apple Cup.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2015
Zags, Wildcats collide at the MAC
I put together a couple items on the latest installment of the entertaining Gonzaga-Arizona basketball clashes. The Wildcats (6-1) make their visit to the McCarthey Athletic Center for a 12:15 matinee special Saturday. The question on the minds of Zag fans is Przemek Karnowski's availability.…
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