WSU football chat (transcript)
The transcript from today's WSU football chat.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 2015
The best we can say is we survived the meltdown 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What a morning. In more ways than one. Read on.
Morning links: Facilities, power rankings and live chat today 3
Before today's 11 a.m. live chat, we've got a full set of links to WSU football news to pass along.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 2015
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach after WSU's practice.
WSU practice notes: Pat Porter leaves the Cougars
Sophomore cornerback Pat Porter was once thought to be the future of the Washington State defensive backfield. Now he's gone.
Idaho coach Paul Petrino weekly presser notes and quotes
Idaho coach Paul Petrino was noticeably more upbeat and talkative on Tuesday afternoon when recapping his first road win as coach of the Vandals.
Name change coming for Spokane IFL team
Spokane's on-again, off-again scrap with the Arena Football League over Shock trademarks didn't end well. Here's my article. The AFL's asking price kept rising and Shock majority owner Nader Naini, one of many AFL owners to help foot the bills for several struggling franchises the…
It's time for the Shock to go all "Braveheart" on the AFL 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Remember that speech in “Braveheart” in which William Wallace rides in front of his troops and rails about the English not being able to take the Scots’ freedom? Me too. Gets me every time. And came to mind today concerning a local sports story. Read on.
Morning links: College GameDay considers WSU
Washington State has long been a fixture on ESPN's College GameDay, where the Ol' Crimson flag has flown in 170 consecutive broadcasts, dating back to 2003.
MONDAY, OCT. 19, 2015
Game notes: WSU at Arizona
Game notes and depth chart for Week 8.
Video: Luke Falk Monday press conference
Quarterback Luke Falk talks about the Oregon State game and the Washington State offense.
Video: Darryl Paulo Monday press conference
Defensive lineman Darryl Paulo talks about Arizona's ground attack.
Video: Jamal Morrow Monday press conference
Running back Jamal Morrow gives insight into the WSU offense.
Mike Leach Monday press conference
Video and transcript of Mike Leach's weekly press conference.
WSU safety Shalom Luani Pac-12 Player of the Week
Washington State safety Shalom Luani was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the week after recording two interceptions and 11 tackles against Oregon State.
Whenever the Seahawks lose, the mood around here turns way too somber 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is something about a loss by the local National Football League team that just saps the spirit on a Sunday afternoon. We haven’t experienced it much around here recently, but this season we’re starting to get a full dose. And there are side effects. Read on.
Morning links: WSU prepares for Arizona ground game
The Washington State football team will have a tough challenge ahead of it this week to stop Arizona's explosive running game.
Bill Pierce's almanac: West Valley's championship run
Coach Greg Gavin and the West Valley football team were on a mission as the 1976 season began. The year before, the Eagles had made it to the AA state championship game, only to fall 11-0 to Sumner in a driving rainstorm on the coast.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18, 2015
The day after Oregon State 2
Our weekly dissection of the previous day's Washington State game examines the Cougars 52-31 win over Oregon State.
WSU declares its bowl candidacy in the first half then coasts to win 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If Saturday’s game was crucial in Washington State’s progression from mediocrity, as I posited earlier in the week, then the Cougars certainly made a statement in the first half. And another in the second. Read on.
Morning links: WSU uncatchable against OSU 2
The Cougars couldn’t score in the second half. It barely mattered.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17, 2015
Idaho never trails, wins first road contest in Paul Petrino
The Idaho football team didn't even arrive in Troy, Alabama until about five hours before kickoff, and the Vandals still didn't trail and held onto a 19-16 lead late in the fourth quarter for its first road football win under Paul Petrino.
WSU 52, OSU 31: Final stats and scoring
Final stats and scoring summary from Washington State's 52-31 win over Oregon State on Saturday.
Which game or games are you looking forward to this beautiful Saturday?
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s a Saturday. A Saturday in mid to late October. That means one thing. College football. Oh, and the baseball playoffs. What game, or games, are you looking forward to the most today? Read on.
Eagles look for identity - and a win over ISU
Eastern Washington hopes to get more consistent in a key road game at Idaho State
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