Fri., Aug. 21, 2015
Morning links: From soccer to safety 1
Washington State safety Shalom Luani was a soccer star before he was a hard-hitting football player.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2015
Fri., Aug. 21, 2015
Clock begins ticking on Indians
If the Spokane Indians want to return to the Northwest League's postseason, they must stir up some wins soon. Read game story
THURSDAY, AUG. 20, 2015
Thu., Aug. 20, 2015
Paul Petrino responds to situation regarding treatment of media
Idaho football coach Paul Petrino and athletic director Rob Spear responded to a Moscow-Pullman Daily News column detailing Paul Petrino's behavior following Wednesday's practice, which alleged the coach moved toward two media members in a threatening member and had to be restrained by a graduate assistant coach.
Thu., Aug. 20, 2015
WSU practice notes: The Pac-12 comes to Pullman
The Pac-12 Networks was in Martin Stadium on Thursday, filming for the WSU edition of Training Camp, a school-by-school preview show.
Thu., Aug. 20, 2015
Thousands of games are hard to winnow down to just a couple handfuls of 'best' 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The Pacific Coast Conference, no matter its incarnation – be it PCC, 8, 10 or 12 – is 100 years old this season. Which means it is time to look back on the best it had to offer. Problem is, best is such a subjective term. Read on.
Thu., Aug. 20, 2015
Morning links: Returning WSU's return game to respectability
42 points. That's what Washington State's special teams gave up last year. In 2015, Eric Mele hopes the kick return and coverage units can help, not hinder the Cougars.
Thu., Aug. 20, 2015
Indians' Fairbanks uses his head 1
Spokane Indians pitcher Peter Fairbanks mixes education, mound work. Read story
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 2015
Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
WSU practice notes: Defense gets its mojo back
All that running after Tuesday's practice must have resonated with Washington State's defensive players, who came up with five interceptions on Wednesday.
Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
Video: Colton Teglovic after practice
Colton Teglovic talks about the ins and outs of special teams play after practice.
Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
Video: Eric Mele after practice
Eric Mele talks about what makes successful special teams.
Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks quarterbacks and special teams after practice.
Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
Live WSU chat (transcription)
Here is the transcript of today's WSU football chat.
Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
How did youth sports get this messed up?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where to begin today? It’s Wednesday, right, which is usually our “take apart some sanctimonious sons of guns” day. So that’s what we will do. Read on.
Wed., Aug. 19, 2015
Morning links: Live chat today 1
We'll be holding another one of our weekly live chats at 11 a.m. Until then, tide yourself over with these tasty links.
TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 2015
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
WSU practice notes: An easy day for the offense
Washington State's receivers made three one-handed catches in the end zone over the course of maybe 10 plays. It was just that kind of day for the offense.
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Video: Gabe Marks after practice
Wide receiver Gabe Marks talks to the media after practice.
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Video: Graham Harrell after practice
Outside receivers coach Graham Harrell after practice.
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Video: Kyrin Priester after practice
The newly-eligible wide receiver talks to the media for the first time.
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks to the media after WSU football practice.
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Zags open WCC season at home Dec. 21
WCC men’s basketball gets an early start this season, with pre-Christmas conference matchups for the first time in league history. Gonzaga, conference champions 14 of the last 15 years, opens up at home against Pepperdine, projected by many as a top three pick, on Dec.…
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Shock: Olson out as coach, Shackleford in
The headlines keep coming regarding the Spokane Shock. They are expected to leave the Arena Football League in the near future and join the Indoor Football League. Head coach Andy Olson said Tuesday he believes he's coached his last game, ending his four-year tenure. Next...
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Idaho football practice report - Aug. 18
Notes and Petrino quotes from a Tuesday morning practice
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
There is no comparing these two franchises, but we try 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • “Compare and contrast” is a time-honored tradition in high school English. You know, as in “compare and contrast the ways Shakespeare deals with death in ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Macbeth.’ “ This morning, we’re taking you back to those awful, awful days. Read on.
Tue., Aug. 18, 2015
Morning links: WSU picks up receiver now, linebacker later
The Air Raid offense got an octane injection on Monday. And the defense landed a coveted linebacker recruit.
MONDAY, AUG. 17, 2015
Mon., Aug. 17, 2015
Kyrin Priester wins appeal, can play for WSU this season 2
Kyrin Priester will not have to sit out after transferring from Clemson to Washington State, where he should make an immediate impact for the Cougars.
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