Sat., Sept. 3, 2016
Jamal Morrow is thinking about Deja Vu
The WSU running back says the Cougars had trouble responding against the Eagles.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3, 2016
Sat., Sept. 3, 2016
Isaac Dotson says WSU must shift its focus to Boise State 2
"We've still got a lot of football left."
Sat., Sept. 3, 2016
Gabe Marks says this is not last year's team 2
The Cougars are not guaranteed of a bounceback from their season-opening loss, says Gabe Marks.
Sat., Sept. 3, 2016
Mike Leach talks about WSU's loss to Eastern Washington
Mike Leach says a lack of execution cost the Cougars against EWU.
Sat., Sept. 3, 2016
WSU, EWU help kick off the college football season 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Wake up. It’s a college football Saturday. The first college football Saturday of the year. And, quite possibly, the best opening Saturday ever. Here and everywhere. Read on.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2, 2016
Fri., Sept. 2, 2016
It's about to begin pouring college football, which is just great 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Any of you have a meteorological background? Maybe you can explain to me why it always seems to rain around here on the first weekend of college football season, or as it’s known to non-football fans, Labor Day weekend. Read on.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 1, 2016
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
Ken Wilson says Jahad Woods will dress and could play on Saturday
The true freshman has impressed at linebacker.
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
JaMarcus Shephard says freshmen should be ready to play
Just because players are playing in Thursday Night Football scrimmages does not mean they cannot contribute this season.
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
Renard Bell dazzles during WSU's Thursday Night scrimmage
The freshman receiver drew praise from offensive and defensive coaches after practice.
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
EWU sports chat transcript
Here's the full transcript from Thursday's live chat on Eastern Washington football with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen.
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
EWU sports chat Sept. 1 (noon)
I'll be answering your questions starting at noon Thursday. Let's talk football!
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
Spokane Indians prospect rankings (Week 7)
They came into the Northwest League together, and now they’ve taken the Spokane Indians prospect rankings by storm.
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
Better carve out some time this morning if you want to stay up-to-date on the football news
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The great ones always know when to just get the heck out of the way. Let the content talk. Vin Scully. Tom Hanks. Jerry Seinfeld. Heck, even the so-so ones know that lesson. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31, 2016
Wed., Aug. 31, 2016
Indians notebook: High school rivals Curtis Terry and Chad Smith united in Spokane
Indians’ outfielder Chad Smith remembers pitching for South Gwinnett High School against its rival, Archer High School. Smith was usually able to get most outs with relative ease, but one player was always a thorn in his side.
Wed., Aug. 31, 2016
WSU football chat (transcript) 1
Everything said during Wednesday morning's WSU football chat.
Wed., Aug. 31, 2016
College football kicks off around here tomorrow and it will be accompanied by something special
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If you are reading this, it’s easy to assume you are a sports fan. Either that, or need something to put you to sleep after working the night shift. If you are the former, this time of year you are starting to get excited about football, right? Well, tomorrow there will be something to get extra-excited about. Read on.
TUESDAY, AUG. 30, 2016
Tue., Aug. 30, 2016
Ken Wilson says Eastern Washington reminds him of the Air Raid
There are some similarities between the WSU and EWU offenses.
Tue., Aug. 30, 2016
Mike Leach is excited to start game planning
The WSU coach wishes college football had a preseason game.
Tue., Aug. 30, 2016
Jim Mastro gives his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick
Mastro coached the 49ers quarterback at Nevada.
Tue., Aug. 30, 2016
One of the hardest parts of the NFL experience is dealing with the knock on the door 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • If you have ever watched “Hard Knocks,” you know the pressure cut days have on professional football players. Twice during preseason camp the players on the bubble have to wait and see if their bosses have decided they aren’t good enough. Read on.
MONDAY, AUG. 29, 2016
Mon., Aug. 29, 2016
Indians notebook: Clinging to a 10-game losing streak, Spokane plays Fungo Golf to boost team morale
What does a team riding a 10-game losing streak do to boost team morale?
Mon., Aug. 29, 2016
The last week has brought a lot of Mariner fans back to reality 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The thud you heard yesterday afternoon may just have been Mariner fans coming back to earth. After a season of exceeding expectations – and outplaying their roster – the M’s lost three of four in Chicago and saw their wild-card hopes seemingly disappear. Read on.
SUNDAY, AUG. 28, 2016
Sun., Aug. 28, 2016
Mike Leach has mixed feelings about an international trip
The WSU coach talks to the media after Saturday's practice.
Sun., Aug. 28, 2016
Though it's not game time just yet, let's play
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Let’s play a game. Read on.
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