Eagles, Harvey knocked off their perches - statistically speaking
In the science of bracketology, one loss changes everything - especially if you're in the Big Sky Conference
TUESDAY, JAN. 20, 2015
Vandals' enter second Big Sky home stand on three-game skid
Idaho coach Don Verlin can't pin Idaho's three-game losing streak on just one thing. There are many holes, and solutions, to Idaho's play right now.
Texas defensive back commits to WSU
Spring, Texas cornerback Willie Sykes committed to play football at Washington State on Monday evening.
At least there is always the Seahawks – for the next couple weeks 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It seems like a good day to get back on schedule, so we'll do that. In other words, a typical Tuesday with not a lot to pass along. Read on.
Morning links: WSU's week starts early 4
It's only Tuesday morning and the Washington State men's basketball team is already about to fly to Salt Lake City.
MONDAY, JAN. 19, 2015
California offensive lineman gives verbal commitment to WSU 1
Offensive lineman Joseph Price of California's Redlands East Valley High will play at Washington State next season, according to his coach.
Ernie Kent Q&A: the versatile Brett Boese
Brett Boese may be playing starter's minutes but Ernie Kent says there's no chance he joins the starting five. His versatility is too valuable coming off the bench.
How the heck did they win that game? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Well into the evening last night, when someone in our house would bump into someone else, they would utter these words: "How the heck did they win that game?" Except most of the time, to paraphrase a popular holiday movie, we didn't say heck. No one really expected an answer. There wasn't a good one. Read on.
Morning links: WSU defensive staff complete
The Cougars added the final piece to their defensive coaching staff on Sunday, hiring Roy Manning to coach the outside linebackers.
SUNDAY, JAN. 18, 2015
Looking back at Oregon State 1
We take a look back at Washington State's 62-47 loss to Oregon State in our day-after post.
WSU makes manning hire official
Washington State announced on Sunday that Roy Manning will join the Cougars and coach the outside linebackers.
Cougars hire second defensive coach
Washington State hired its second and possibly final coach this offseason on Saturday, tabbing Roy Manning to coach the outside linebackers.
Day after Loyola Marymount
Morning. Football coming up, but some basketball business to attend to first. Here's my game story from GU's 72-55 win over Loyola Marymount, and another from AP. Should be a good one Thursday with first place on the line against visiting Saint Mary's. Read on…
Seahawks try to earn a return trip to the Super Bowl 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • This is the day. The day of the NFC title game. A berth in the Super Bowl. Who you got? It seems everyone has the Seahawks. The sharps in Las Vegas. You folks in our poll. Commentators. Yep, everyone. Well, just about everyone. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars appear to be done hiring coaches
Thayer Evans of Sports Illustrated reported last night that the Cougars have hired Roy Manning to coach the outside linebackers.
SATURDAY, JAN. 17, 2015
Americans blank Chiefs
From the Spokane Chiefs' perspective, the less said about Saturday's 7-0 loss at Tri-City, the better. Read story
WSU vs. Oregon State: game book 2
The box score from Oregon State's 62-47 win at Washington State.
Vandals drop third consecutive game, fall 85-73 at Portland State
After a 2-0 start in Big Sky play, the Vandals have dropped three in a row to fall to 2-3. This time, a discrepancy at the free throw line led to a failed second-half rally.
Bell, Zags thump LMU 1
Gonzaga notched its 11th straight win, as well as its 11th straight over Loyola Marymount, with a 72-55 victory Saturday. Gary Bell Jr. led four players in double figures with 17 points. My unedited game story is below. Day-after post coming in the morning.
REPORTS: Former WSU Defensive coordinator taking same position at Idaho, Ronnie Lee out
Reports say Mike Breske will take over as Idaho's defensive coordinator, Ronnie Lee leaving program.
Zags, Lions in matinee matchup
Gameday, and we do mean gameDAY. Not the ESPN version but a rare 1 o'clock tip time for Gonzaga and Loyola Marymount today at Gersten Pavilion. It's LMU's 2015 homecoming and the Lions will wear black uniforms for just the second time in program history.…
There has to be something on today 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What's on you agenda for today? A laid-back day reading a good book or maybe a busy, chores-filled day? After all, there's nothing to watch, is there? Read on.
Morning links: Grinch defense returns to the Evergreen State
Alex Grinch may be a young defensive coordinator, but the Grinch defensive legacy in the Evergreen State is practically ancient.
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