A GRIP ON SPORTS • What’s going on this week? Nothing unusual for this time of year. Though yesterday we saw a few out-of-the-ordinary things. For example: a Mariners’ win; a Sounders goal, another Sounders goal, another and another; and a professional golfer cry on a green, before his round was over. Read on.
Washington State wrapped up its preseason camp on Sunday with a scrimmage.
After completing an eight-game homestand with a 5-3 record, the Spokane Indians find themselves within one game of first place. Read game story
Sunday was a chance to see how much the work the Cougars have put in during fall camp has paid off. It was also a chance to watch some impressive freshman show out.
Here is the official statbook from WSU's scrimmage on Sunday.
Quarterback Luke Falk after Washington State's scrimmage on Sunday.
Wide receiver Dom Williams after Washington State's Sunday scrimmage.
WSU cornerback Marcellus Pippins talks to the media after practice.
Hercules Mata'afa speaks to the media.
Linebacker Jeremiah Allison after Washington State's Sunday scrimmage.
Mike Leach talks to the media after Washington State's scrimmage on Sunday.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The football jokes began quickly. More so than I’ve ever seen during or after a Mariners game. Of course, it was the first time the M’s had ever given up three touchdowns and a two-point conversion. (Cue rim shot.) Read on.
In today's paper we have a story about Eduardo Middleton, the right guard who has emerged as one of WSU's steadiest players.
Spokane Indians pitchers Nick Green, Blake Bass and Adam Choplick held Salem-Keizer's potent offense in check over 11 innings on Saturday. Read game story
Arizona ended Spokane's season in the first round of the AFL playoffs with a 72-41 rout Saturday night in Phoenix. Spokane will probably spend the next few weeks determining its future path. Team owner Nader Naini said earlier this week that the franchise is considering…
Right tackle Cole Madison after practice.
The Washington State center talks offensive line after practice.
Washington State offensive line coach Clay McGuire after practice.
Washington State's football coach talks to the media after practice.
Washington State had a short practice on Saturday that lasted only an hour and a half. But on Sunday the Cougars will hold their only scrimmage of preseason camp.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • We’re pretty adamant we don’t give a rat’s whiskers about NFL preseason games, but we have to admit, watching Pete Carroll getting knocked on his whiskers during Tyler Lockett’s kickoff return was pretty funny. Read on.
Washington State's heaviest inside linebacker has 40 pounds on the lightest one. The coaches love that.
Spokane Indians manager Tim Hulett shuffled his lineup Friday and came up with a winning hand. Read game story
The seventh day of Washington State's fall camp belonged to the defense.
Washington State linebackers coach Ken Wilson talks to the media.
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