Video: Ernie Kent Monday press conference
Ernie Kent talks about the WSU men's basketball team.
MONDAY, NOV. 23, 2015
Mike Leach Monday press conference
Mike Leach previews the Apple Cup.
Apple Cup game notes
Apple Cup game notes, courtesy of WSU Athletics.
A couple flashes of brilliance adds some shine to a lackluster Seahawks season
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You like silver linings? Well, if you do, we have a couple for you in this disappointing Seahawks season. Read on.
Morning links: WSU eyes northwest championship
Washington State heads into Apple Cup week ranked No. 20 in both major polls and has a chance to win the northwest crown for the first time since 1983.
Bill Pierce's Almanac: High school football at Albi
Since the beginning of high school football in Spokane, local teams have used a number of different venues for their games. Early on, Natatorium Park and the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, along with local baseball parks were often game sites.
SUNDAY, NOV. 22, 2015
WSU No. 20 in AP poll
Washington State moved up four spots in the AP Top-25 poll after beating Colorado 27-3.
WSU moves up in coaches poll
Washington State moved up to No. 20 in USA Today's survey of college coaches' rankings.
Wins and losses are one thing, but some other occurrences are more important
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Short and bittersweet. We’re not talking about the amount of sleep we received last night, but yesterday’s college football around the area. And our morning post as well. Read on.
Morning links: WSU wins but Falk injured
All the coverage we could find from Washington State's 27-3 win over Colorado.
Zags rout Mount St. Mary's
Gonzaga's final tune-up for the Battle 4 Atlantis went about as expected as the Zags roughed up visiting Mount St. Mary's 101-56 Saturday in what actually served as a preliminary round of the Bahamas tournament -- as did Washington's rout of Mount St. Mary's on…
Video: Gerard Wicks and Gunnar Eklund after Colorado
Gerard Wicks and Gunnar Eklund after Washington State's Senior Night win.
Video: Peyton Bender and Isaac Dotson after Colorado
Peyton Bender and Isaac Dotson after Washington State's win over Colorado.
Video: Gabe Marks and Taylor Taliulu after Colorado
Gabe Marks and Taylor Taliulu after Colorado.
Video: Dom Williams and Jeremiah Allison after Colorado
Dom Williams and Jeremiah Allison after Colorado.
Video: Mike Leach after Colorado
Mike Leach after Washington State's win over Colorado.
WSU 27, CU 3: Postgame notes
Postgame notes from Washington State's Senior Night win.
WSU 27, CU 3: Final stats and play-by-play
Final stats and play-by-play from Washington State's Senior Night win over Colorado.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 2015
Morning links: Cougars host Colorado
Tonight's game between Colorado and Washington State isn't until 7:45 p.m., leaving plenty of time to read through these links.
There are a lot of reasons WSU is winning but we want to introduce you to our choice for MVP
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What is behind the Cougars’ remarkable turnaround this year? We have a thought or two. Read on.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 2015
Ernie Kent after Idaho State
What Ernie Kent had to say after Washington State's 85-67 win over Idaho State.
Final stats: WSU 85, ISU 67
Final stats from Washington State's 85-67 win over Idaho State.
Mike Leach a Coach of the Year semifinalist
Washington State coach Mike Leach has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger Coach of the Year award.
Kupp may be ready to take the next step but Eagles may not be ready to let him go
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If you haven’t had the chance to see Cooper Kupp play football in person, you may want to cajole a ticket from someone this week. Saturday’s game in Cheney could be the star receiver’s last in an Eastern uniform. Read on.
Eastern faces do-or-die game vs. PSU
It's a big weekend for Eastern football, and the entire Big Sky Conference, for that matter.
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