Video: Mike Leach after WSU scrimmage
Mike Leach speaks to the media after WSU's second scrimmage of the spring.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015
Karnowski coming back for senior year
One big man coming back, one big man still undecided. Przemek Karnowski announced Friday he is returning to Gonzaga for his senior season. The 7-foot-1 center from Torun, Poland, weighed his options before deciding to finish out his collegiate eligibility. Karnowski and Domantas Sabonis give…
Cougars figuring things out heading into spring game 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • In one week, the Washington State Cougars will hold their spring football game in Spokane. So where do they stand going into it?
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
Idaho football: Friday practice report, focus on wide receivers
Starting wide-outs Jermaine Johnson and David Ungerer stood out during Friday's practice ahead of the Monday scrimmage.
Best guess at the 2015 WSU two-deep 2
After 10 spring practices, here is my best guess at the two-deep for next year's season-opener.
Wilson and Hawks jabbing at each other in public
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You're thinking of changing jobs. Your boss wants to keep you. How does that play out? Of course you go on the radio and talk with the local newspapers about each other, right? Wrong. Read on.
Morning links: WSU defense amps up the pressure
The pressure of a quarterback competition has been nothing compared to what the WSU defense is throwing at Luke Falk and Peyton Bender.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach speaks to the media after WSU's 10th spring practice.
Some new players emerge at WSU practice
For the most part, Saturday's practice was pretty ordinary at Washington State. But a few players stepped up for the first time this spring.
Vandal hoops add three players
Idaho men's basketball signed three players during the spring signing period, two point guards and an athletic wing.
M's have figured out a new way to lose each night
A GRIP ON SPORTS • I think I'll wander up to the kitchen and get a cup of coffee. I'll probably go about the same speed Robinson Cano did last night when he wandered off third base and killed a rally. In other words, about the same speed as the M's have started the season. Read on.
Morning links: WSU signs two
Yesterday was the first day of the spring signing period for men's basketball and the Cougars added to their already sizable class.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015
Idaho football: Brief practice observations from Wednesday, 4-15
Defensive line dominant, lingering injuries and player absences ahead of Friday night scrimmage.
Two basketball signees for WSU, with potentially more to come 1
The Washington State men's basketball program received letters of intent Wednesday morning from Charles Callison and Viont'e Daniels.
Where do you stand on the FRE? 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Watching the M's many times the past couple years has been, well, an experience. The Fernando Rodney Experience. Read on.
Morning links: Basketball signing day 1
Today is the beginning of the spring signing period for men's basketball and the Cougars are expected to add at least two new recruits.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015
Offensive malaise plagues Cougars during Tuesday's practice 2
Maybe it was the snow.
Wiltjer, Karnowski facing decisions 4
You never know. Just like the games themselves, the sporting world rarely follows a script. I didn't plan on sending out texts, making phone calls and scouring NBA mock drafts on Monday but that's what happened when it became known that Kyle Wiltjer is considering...
Wiltjer has a tough decision to make this month
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Social media was all atwitter yesterday afternoon with news Gonzaga's Kyle Wiltjer was contemplating turning professional. Most comments focused on how the decision could affect the Bulldogs next season. Who cares? It's more important to focus on how the decision could affect Kyle Wiltjer. That's what really matters.
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015
Live WSU chat
Join us as we talk about what we've seen from the Cougars so far in spring practice.
21-year-old steals old man's green jacket
A GRIP ON SPORTS • While running down sports links this morning I came upon this headline: 10 celebrities that are said to smell awful. Man, that was a tough link not to click. Who knew that our celebrities had such problems with their olfactory senses. Read on.
Morning links: Three to read 2
Before we get to the day-to-day stuff, I've got three stories to pass along that I think are important reads for the well-rounded Cougar follower.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
Spokane Chiefs season in perspective
Before leaving town, Spokane Chiefs coach Don Nachbaur analyzed the just-completed 2014-15 hockey season. Read story
OK, we're back
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Did I miss anything while I was away, other than a Mariner whitewashing and some fan panic, I mean? No? OK, let's get right back at it. Read on.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
WSU lands first 2016 recruit 3
The first 2016 recruit to publicly commit to playing at Washington State is, what else, a quarterback.
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