Idaho squanders lead, falls to New Mexico State 55-48 in OT 1
Idaho couldn't hold a 30-7 second-half lead and eventually feel 55-48 in overtime in Las Cruces.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 2015
Idaho men's basketball tops Saint Martin's in exhibition, roster analysis
The Vandals defeated Saint Martin's 86-62 Friday night in its exhibition opener, featuring a changing of the guard in the back court.
Halloween games are spooky, but not in the way you might think 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Really, the last day of October doesn’t scare me much. Except when I look under the maple trees and see the huge piles of leaves already on the ground. And then look up and realize how many more still have to fall. That’s scary. But not as scary as what is happening tonight. Read on.
Morning links: men's basketball returns to the hardwood
Today's football game is the main event. But last night the Washington State men's basketball team got the weekend started with a win.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 2015
WSU vs. LCSC: postgame press conference
Video and transcript of Ernie Kent, Charles Callison and Josh Hawkinson following WSU's 81-74 win over Lewis-Clark State.
WSU vs. LCSC: final stats
Final stats from Washington State's exhibition win over Lewis-Clark State in men's basketball.
Rogers defeats North Central 42-17
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered North Central's Friday night game against Rogers. Check out this gallery of game photos.
Lewis and Clark defeats Mead 21-14
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered Mead's game against Lewis and Clark. Check out this gallery of game photos.
Morning links: Stanford o-line and WSU basketball 1
Washington State men's basketball hosts Lewis-Clark State in an exhibition Friday night. The next morning, the football team will deal with Stanford.
The Pac-12's late-night games have a way of grabbing hold and not letting go 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • I felt a little like the aged Michael Corleone last night. I turned off the television twice to go to bed, disgusted with the Oregon/Arizona State game for a variety of reasons, including the late hour. But, like Mr. Corleone, they pulled me back in. Read on.
Eastern football living on the edge
Halfway through the Big Sky football season, the Eagles are perfect in the standings and perfectly unpredictable on the field.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 2015
Thursday Night Football notes
A 68-yard run and a drive that last 21 plays highlighted Washington State's weekly underclassmen scrimmage.
Video: Jim Mastro after practice
Running backs coach Jim Mastro after Thursday's practice.
Video: Ken Wilson after practice
Linebackers coach Ken Wilson after Thursday's practice.
Luke Falk named Maxwell Award Player of the Week
The Washington State quarterback picked up another honor for his performance in last week's win at Arizona.
EWU Sports chat Oct. 29 (replay)
Here's the full replay of Thursday's EWU sports chat with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen
EWU sports chat Oct. 29 (noon)
I'll be answering your questions starting at noon today.
Don't have a cow over today's post
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are terms that used to be popular back in the day – does anyone say 23 skidoo these days? – and aren’t anymore. People use them and others, mostly younger, look at them all askance. We have one we still like, though, no, it is not “far out.” It’s hodgepodge. Read on.
Morning links: Falk tunes out the fame 1
Luke Falk doesn't care much for the trappings of fame, but he'll always make time for his younger fans.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 2015
WSU's redshirting players have a delicate balance 1
Just a few of Washington State's freshmen are ready to contribute their first years on campus. The rest still have two important jobs.
Video: Clay McGuire after practice
Offensive line coach Clay McGuire after WSU practice.
Video: Alex Grinch after practice
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch talks about Stanford's offense.
Video: Mike Leach after practice.
Mike Leach says not to read too much into Stanford's low sack numbers.
Breaking down Idaho's receiver depth
With Dezmon Epps's suspension, the Vandals will be without each of their top three receivers. Who will step up in their stead? What other players have stepped up at other positions?
Dom Williams added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list 1
The Washington State receiver becomes the third member of WSU's receiving corps on the watch list for the award honoring the nation's top receiver.
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