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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2015
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2015
WSU practice notes: Luke Falk looks sharp
Quarterback Luke Falk looked sharp in Washington State's first full practice since last weekend's loss to Portland State.
Pac-12 Networks honors Elson Floyd
Last night the Pac-12 Networks aired a beautiful special honoring the life of late WSU president Elson Floyd. Today the Pac-12 made the special available online.
The transition to autumn isn't an easy one to make for anybody 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Not a good day to be an 8-year-old kid. Or a 14-year-old. It seems like forever until next summer. So the mind wanders. Read on.
Eastern hits the road again
Eastern is moving on from a season-opening defeat at an FBS team, and so is its next opponent, Northern Iowa
Morning links: Looking forward and backward 4
Mondays are always kind of nebulous.
MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 2015
WSU at Rutgers: Game notes 1
Game notes and depth charts for Washington State's game at Rutgers on Saturday.
Elson Floyd feature on Pac-12 Networks 'Pac-12 Sports Report'
The "Pac-12 Sports Report" airs tonight at 9 p.m. on the Pac-12 Networks national station and at 10 p.m. on Pac-12 Washington.
Mike Leach Monday press conference 4
Mike Leach addressed the media on Monday to talk about Saturday's loss and the upcoming game at Rutgers.
What is going to happen over the next couple months around here? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s a holiday. Labor Day. The traditional end of summer and the start of football season – as well as the pennant races. Now that you’ve put your white pants away, we will help you get ready for the next couple months. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars, Falk return to practice field 2
The Cougars have a short week of practice coming up, because they travel to New Jersey on Thursday. On Sunday, they returned to the practice field.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6, 2015
WSU practice notes: Falk participates, but is limited
Luke Falk participated in Washington State's practice Sunday night. He was limited but not entirely so, throwing and shadowing Peyton Bender in drills.
After further review, this loss looks just as bad as it did yesterday 14
A GRIP ON SPORTS • My father used to tell me, when I was disgruntled or disgusted, to sleep on it. Things will look better in the morning. Sorry, pops, when it comes to Cougar football, you were wrong. Read on.
The Vernon Adams Bowl, the morning after
Predictably, the former Eastern quarterback dominated the season opener for the Eagles and the Ducks
Morning links: Cougars lose to PSU
Plenty of ink was spilled because of yesterday's stunning loss. Let's get to the links.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2015
Portland State defeats WSU 24-17 3
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered WSU's 24-17 loss to Portland State. Check out this big picture gallery of game photos.
Final stats and play-by-play from WSU-PSU 4
Final stats and play-by-play from WSU's 24-17 loss to PSU, courtesy of WSU Athletics.
Video: Gabe Marks and Peyton Bender after Portland State
Gabe Marks and Peyton Bender answer questions from the media.
Video: Jeremiah Allison after Portland State
Jeremiah Allison speaks to the media.
Video: Gerard Wicks and Gunnar Eklund after Portland State
Gerard Wicks and Gunnar Eklund answer questions from the media after WSU's 24-17 loss to Portland State.
Video: Mike Leach after Portland State 1
Mike Leach's postgame press conference.
WSU vs. Portland State postgame notes
Notes from WSU's 24-17 loss to Portland State, courtesy of WSU Athletics.
EWU at Oregon - quick facts
Want a few football tidbits with breakfast? Here you go...
Finally, the Eastern football season can begin
The Eagles are eager to play today at Oregon
When life imitates football 1
Thanks to Oregon and Eastern Washington, I've come full circle
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