Morning links: Lots of WSU news and a live chat
We have plenty of Washington State football news to pass along in today's morning links. If that's not enough, we'll hold a WSU chat at 11 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26, 2015
TUESDAY, AUG. 25, 2015
Video: Mike Leach after practice 5
Mike Leach talks offensive line, Connor Halliday and walk-ons after practice.
WSU practice notes: Treshon Broughton arrives
Washington State had a visitor on Tuesday. Treshon Broughton, a highly regarded cornerback recruit, was watching from the sidelines.
WA wildfires could force WSU to relocate, reschedule PSU game 4
Washington State athletic director Bill Moos is exploring options if smoke makes a game in Martin Stadium infeasible.
Monday was weird day for Northwest baseball
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Is a five-run lead safe? For most baseball teams, yes. Is a baseball game that starts on time in perfect weather conditions and those weather conditions don’t change, a game that should finish? Not necessarily. Baseball in the Northwest had a strange day yesterday. Read on.
The college football forecast: hazy
Poor air quality didn't help local college football teams, including Eastern Washington.
Morning links: A longer look at the defensive line
There was no practice to report on yesterday. But our series of position previews continues.
MONDAY, AUG. 24, 2015
Recruiting: Cornerback Isaiah Love accepts WSU scholarship offer
Isaiah Love, a cornerback from West Covina, California, announced his decision to play football Washington State on Monday afternoon.
Pullman air quality could continue to impact Cougars
The Washington State Cougars practiced indoors on Sunday because of smoke caused by nearby fires. It might not be the last time.
Though it's hard to see because of the smoke, football is just around the corner
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It doesn’t seem all that bad out there this morning. And the absence of bad air is a good thing. Read on.
Morning links: Previewing WSU's linebackers 2
Our position previews continue today with a look at Washington State's linebacker corps.
SUNDAY, AUG. 23, 2015
WSU practice notes: Clay McGuire and Joe Salave'a look back 2
Washington State moved its hour-long practice indoors because Pullman is filled with smoke.
Recruiting: Los Angeles linebacker Derek Moore accepts WSU offer
Outside linebacker Derek Moore has reportedly accepted a scholarship offer from Washington State, making him the 11th known member of WSU's 2016 recruiting class.
We are all a little stronger – and have more gray hair – thanks to the FRE 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Fernando Rodney’s experience in Seattle is over. So is The Fernando Rodney Experience. I, for one (and possibly the only one) am sad to see the latter leave. Read on.
Morning links: WSU preseason ends with a scrimmage
The Washington State Cougars held a scrimmage during their last publicly open practice of the year.
Bad bounce hurts Indians
The Spokane Indians might have limited their misery in the first inning Saturday if not for a bad bounce. Read game story
SATURDAY, AUG. 22, 2015
WSU practice notes: Cougars scrimmage again 1
Saturday's scrimmage featured an emerging running back, good battles at the line of scrimmage and solid quarterback play.
WSU scrimmage stats
Courtesy of WSU Athletics.
Video: Jim Mastro after practice
Running backs coach Jim Mastro talks after the WSU scrimmage on Saturday.
Video: James Williams after practice
Freshman running back discusses his breakout scrimmage and more.
Video: Luke Falk after practice
Quarterback Luke Falk talks about WSU's Saturday scrimmage.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Cougars coach Mike Leach talks about WSU's second preseason scrimmage.
You know its bad when a baseball game gets smoked out
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Yesterday was surreal around here. The sky was painted in a palette of only red and orange. The air was thick enough to taste. And the smell took one back to the days of camping with the folks. The fires in the area are taking their toll on everyone. Read on.
Morning links: Scrimmage today
The Washington State football team has a scrimmage scheduled today for 3:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2015
What type of example is being set here? 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What do you want out of a college football coach? Most fans would say wins. Or an entertaining team. Others at a university might cite academics and a commitment to same. But I’m sure all would agree the one thing they don’t want is bad publicity. Read on.
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