WSU defensive line drill
Defensive line coach Joe Salave'a works on technique with his players.
SUNDAY, AUG. 9, 2015
Taylor Taliulu after Saturday's practice
The senior safety speaks to the media.
We still have some time to be reflective on Sunday mornings 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Sunday mornings are always a good time to look back, to reflect on what’s been happening in our world. It’s also a good time to look ahead, to plan for the week to come. At least it is until next month, when Sunday morning will be all about football. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars hit the field
There are lots of links to pass along from the first day of Washington State's preseason camp, so let's get to them.
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2015
Shock defeat Outlaws, clinch third seed
Spokane got off to another slow start, but recovered quickly and handled Las Vegas 51-34 on Saturday. The third-seeded Shock (7-11) will meet No. 2 Arizona next Saturday in the first round of the National Conference playoffs. More below.
Video: Jeremiah Allison after practice
Linebacker Jeremiah Allison answers questions from reporters after practice.
WSU wraps of the first day of fall camp 1
Yes, Vince, "fall camp," because Washington State fans are falling all over themselves to read our coverage.
Video: Luke Falk after WSU practice
Washington State QB Luke Falk talks to the media after WSU's first practice.
Video: Alex Grinch after practice
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch speaks to the media after Washington State's practice.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks to reporters after Washington State's first practice.
Live WSU football chat: Transcript 1
SportsLink readers and I talked about WSU football before the Cougars hit the field for the first time this season.
WSU begins preseason camp with more than a few questions to answer
A GRIP ON SPORTS • For those of you who have been waiting for Washington State football since, I don’t know, last December, today is the day. Not the first game of the 2015 season, mind you. Just the first practice. But it will have to do. Read on.
WSU begins fall practice today, but let's chat first
I'll host a live chat at 1 p.m. for those who want to get a head start on the football season.
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 2015
Idaho football practice notes, Friday, Aug. 7
Idaho went half-pads on Friday evening, and stopped for a running session after two players got in a scuffle.
Mike Leach previews Washington State fall practice
Washington State holds its first practice of the 2015 season tomorrow in Lewiston. Mike Leach spoke with reporters on Friday to preview fall camp.
Baldwin emerges from under the bus and, surprisingly, doesn't blast Harvin 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The bible tells us to turn the other cheek. That’s not the usual response in professional football, however. So when Percy Harvin came out swinging on ESPN earlier this week, it’s surprising Doug Baldwin and the rest of the Seahawk receivers invoked their biblical privilege. Read on.
Football is right around the corner
Tomorrow there will be football to write about and read about. Until then, let's all try and stay busy.
THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2015
WSU announces fall practice schedule
Practices in Lewiston and Pullman are open to the public through Thursday, Aug. 20.
Zags, Huskies square off in Bahamas opener
Gonzaga and Washington will renew their rivalry a year ahead of schedule. The Zags and Huskies will meet in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis on Nov. 25 in Paradise Island, Bahamas, tournament organizers announced. The schools previously agreed to a four-year, home-and-home…
WSU to face Oklahoma in Diamond Head opener
Washington State will face the Oklahoma Sooners on Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. in the opening round of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu.
Even Mr. Positive is getting a little worried about Chancellor's holdout 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Pete Carroll is always positive, right? He is Mr. Upbeat, a character from Saturday Night Live a thousand years ago. Well, it should have been a character, because no matter what Carroll is talking about, he makes us laugh with his relentless optimism. Which is why something he said yesterday caught my ear. Read on.
Pac-12 teams begin fall practice
The Pac-12 football season began on Wednesday as Arizona State and Colorado held their first practices.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2015
Idaho football: First fall practice observations
The Idaho Vandals hit the practice field on Wednesday evening for the first time in the fall. Here are my notes, quotes and observations from it.
Last episode of The Grind looks at lighter side of Cougs
In the fourth and last episode of The Grind, produced by WSU safety Taylor Taliulu, we see how the Cougars spend their time off.
Verbal commitments aren't always worth the paper they are written on 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Here’s the deal. No one should get mad at a 17- or 18-year-old kid for changing their mind. But no one should take every 17- or 18-year-old kid at their word either. Especially not journalistic entities. Read on.
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