How WSU plans to cope with pressure
Arizona State will bring the heat on Saturday. Here's how the Cougars keep Washington State quarterback cool under pressure.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 2015
WSU Football chat (transcript)
The complete transcript from today's WSU football chat.
If you can read my signs, then shame on me
A GRIP ON SPORTS • "Mr. Grippi. Could you please define 'tempest in a teapot' for us?” "Oh sure Mr. Hand, that’s simple: Sign-stealing in college football. Now can I have my pizza back please?" Read on.
Eastern still looks to get running
The Eagles are 5-0 in the Big Sky Conference, but the Eagle running game could use a boost as big games loom.
Morning links: pass rush and power rankings
We'll hold our weekly Washington State football chat at 11 a.m. this morning. But first, here are some links.
TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 2015
Idaho: Petrino and player reaction to disaster in Las Cruces
Idaho coach Paul Petrino and offensive players and assistant coaches met with the media on Tuesday to react to Idaho's 55-48 overtime loss in Las Cruces in which the Vandals conceded a 30-7 lead to drop to 3-5 on the season.
How the Cougars apply pressure to opposing QBs
In this week's online WSU football series we examine the nature of quarterback pressure. Today we look at the defensive perspective.
Video: Roy Manning after practice
Outside linebackers coach Roy Manning talks about how the Cougars turn up the heat on opposing quarterbacks.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks about Norm Chow and what he means to the Air Raid offense.
Zags have big plans for big three
The Zags' frontcourt has been ranked as the best in the nation by NBC Sports' college basketball website and among the top 10 by several media outlets. Gonzaga coaches have plans to use standouts Kyle Wiltjer, Domantas Sabonis and Przemek Karnowski simultaneously at times, with…
From 49ers to Zags and everywhere in between
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What do we have this morning? Well, the best, most exciting time of the year is upon Mariner fans. WSU coach Mike Leach said something that has perked up the national media. The Gonzaga assembly line continues to hum along. And there is a great headline in a Bay Area newspaper. Read on.
Morning links: Looking back at the Stanford game's final four minutes
Did Washington State coach Mike Leach bungle the clock management late in the loss to Stanford?
MONDAY, NOV. 2, 2015
WSU vs. ASU: game notes
Washington State game notes for this Saturday's game against Arizona State.
Video: Taylor Taliulu Monday press conference
WSU safety Taylor Taliulu talks to the media on Monday.
Video: Cole Madison Monday press conference
Cole Madison speaks to the media at WSU's Monday press conference.
Video: Jamal Morrow Monday press conference
Running back Jamal Morrow speaks to the media.
Mike Leach Monday press conference
Video and transcript of Mike Leach's Monday press conference.
Norvell commits to Gonzaga
Gonzaga added another important piece to its 2016 recruiting class with shooting guard Zach Norvell's verbal commitment Monday. The 6-6 shooting guard from Chicago made his announced via Twitter. He joins center Zach Collins and French forward Killian Tillie in the Zags' 2016 class. Gonzaga...
Kick time for WSU at UCLA set
The Cougars will play under the Rose Bowl lights on Nov. 14.
The Hawk defense made a lot of tackles Sunday but not the most important one
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Maybe it’s time the Seattle Seahawks elect Russell Wilson an honorary member of the Legion of Boom. After all, Wilson may have made the most important tackle of the Hawks’ season yesterday. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars must figure out mobile QBs
Today's post has a final observation from Stanford's 30-28 win at Washington State and our daily offering of links.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 2015
Bill Pierce's Almanac: Armistice Day game
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, November 11, 1918, World War I ended, or as it was known then, “The Great War.” The day became known as Armistice Day.
If we're going to take the time, shouldn't we at least get it right?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Does the term “fed-up” mean anything to you? It just might if you are a Duke football fan – as if a lot of those folks read this column. But if you are just a college football fan overall, you may be “fed-up” with instant replay in general. Read on.
Morning links: WSU comes agonizingly close
The fumble call that could have changed two program's season seemed obvious to everybody but those who could influence the ruling.
Video: Gabe Marks and Jeremiah Allison after Stanford
Gabe Marks and Jeremiah Allison talk to the media after Stanford.
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