Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach braves the Lewiston wind to talk to reporters after practice.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2015
Texas quarterback commits to WSU 1
Connor Brewer, a towering quarterback from Flour Bluff High in Corpus Christi, Texas, accepted a scholarship offer from WSU today.
Vernon Adams' math exam was also a test for college football fans 7
A GRIP ON SPORTS • When you were in college, did anyone, other than your parents, really care if you passed your math test? That was not the case so for Vernon Adams. He takes one final math test as an undergraduate and ESPN is ready to broadcast the results. Which tells you something. About us.
Morning links: James Williams impressing WSU coaches
James Williams may not be a major factor in the Washington State offense yet. But the freshman running back has the coaches raving.
These aren't the same Volcanoes
Much has changed since the Spokane Indians won three of five games against Salem-Keizer during a June series in Keizer. Read game story
THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2015
WSU practice notes: Thunderstruck Cougars
The thunderclaps that rocked resonated over the Sacajawea Junior High fields provided an awesome accompaniment to WSU's practice.
Video: Peyton Pelluer after practice
Peyton Pelluer answers questions after practice.
Video: Jamal Morrow after practice
Running back Jamal Morrow after WSU's practice.
Video: James Williams after practice
Freshman running back James Williams talks to the media after practice.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks to the media after practice.
Afif, McCullough want to delay departures
Patrick Afif and Kevin McCullough are in roughly the same situation as the Shock enter the postseason. Both AFL veterans are all but certain to call it a career when Spokane's season ends. They're trying to delay their exits as long as possible, which will…
No, nothing overshadows a no-hitter
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It is Thursday, right? After what happened earlier this week I wanted to double-check. It’s a big day in a lot of places, but very little, if anything, can top the size of the Wednesday in Seattle. Read on.
Morning links: Robert Lewis has big game
Big blocks and big catches have so far defined the career of Washington State receiver Robert Lewis.
Indians squander best chances
True, the Spokane Indians lost by five runs on Wednesday, but they had three good chances to rally. Read game story
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, 2015
WSU practice notes: WSU files Priester appeal 3
Mike Leach told reporters after WSU's fifth practice that they have filed an appeal to let Kyrin Priester play immediately. If it is successful, Priester could make an immediate impact.
Video: Kyle Sweet after practice
Freshman receiver Kyle Sweet talks to the media after WSU's practice.
Video: Robert Lewis after practice
Receiver Robert Lewis after WSU finished its fifth practice.
Video: Peyton Bender after practice
WSU quarterback Peyton Bender answers questions after practice.
Video: Jim Mastro after practice
Running backs coach Jim Mastro after WSU's practice.
Video: Mike Leach after practice 2
Mike Leach talks to reporters after WSU's fifth practice.
WSU live chat (Transcript)
Here is the transcript from our 11 a.m. WSU chat.
Video: EWU coach Beau Baldwin discusses Vernon Adams
They stay in touch, but EWU coach Beau Baldwin said that there's no way former Eagle quarterback Vernon Adams would be allowed to return should he fail to graduate and play for Oregon.
Video: EWU opens football practice
Eastern Washington coach Beau Baldwin discusses the program during the first day of camp on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Would we then call them the Miracle M's? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Could it happen? Could the Mariners actually make something of this godforsaken season? Probably not but it would be just like them, after we’ve lost all faith, to tease us with a tantalizing stretch run. Read on.
Morning links: Let's have a chat
It's Wednesday and it's football season. That mean we'll be chatting about WSU on SportsLink at 11 a.m.
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