Tue., Aug. 16, 2016
Action heats up this week for Eagles
Two-a-days, a return to the Inferno and the first scrimmage are on tap this week for Eastern Washington.
TUESDAY, AUG. 16, 2016
MONDAY, AUG. 15, 2016
Mon., Aug. 15, 2016
No one is faster ... or playing as well ... or moving the ball better
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Let’s start this week with a few items from Rio to Oakland and on through Lewiston. Read on.
SUNDAY, AUG. 14, 2016
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
Robert Lewis, River Cracraft lead the offense in Sunday scrimmage 1
Washington State's offense got the best of its defense during a scrimmage lasting approximately 90 plays on Sunday, WSU's last day of preseason camp.
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
Robert Lewis after practice
The offensive MVP of Sunday's scrimmage talks about his best plays.
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
Dezmon Patmon after practice
The freshman wide receiver talks about adjusting to college football.
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
Luke Falk after practice
Washington State's quarterback talks about the Cougars' scrimmage on Sunday.
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
JaMarcus Shephard after practice.
JaMarcus Shephard is an equal opportunist when it comes to pumping up the wide receivers and secondary.
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
Mike Leach after practice
The WSU head coach waxes poetic about wide receiver blocking.
Sun., Aug. 14, 2016
The Olympics work as a metaphor in some cases
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Sorry, but the Olympics brings out the patriot in me. If you can’t abide a little national pride for the next few hundred words, skip down to the links. We're about to get a smidgen jingoistic. Read on.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 2016
Sat., Aug. 13, 2016
Highlights, observations and a new recruit
Kelle Sanders from River Ridge High in Lacey committed to Washington State during the Cougars' short practice on Saturday.
Sat., Aug. 13, 2016
Parker Henry after practice
Parker Henry talks about he and Kirkland Parker's complementary strengths.
Sat., Aug. 13, 2016
Eduardo Middleton after practice
Eduardo Middleton talks about the experience returning on the right side of WSU's offensive line.
Sat., Aug. 13, 2016
Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach talks about how the team bonds during preseason camp.
Sat., Aug. 13, 2016
It would be nice if everyone could show class in defeat but it's a hope that's not always going to be fulfilled 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Win. Win. Win. Win. Lose. Say something dumb. Such is the usual cadence of the Olympics. Read on.
Sat., Aug. 13, 2016
Indians notebook: Taveras, Tejeda "fit in really well" in Spokane
When the Spokane Indians host a playoff game in September, their roster will look different from the one that clinched a postseason berth by winning the Northwest League first-half title.
FRIDAY, AUG. 12, 2016
Fri., Aug. 12, 2016
Darrien Molton after practice
Darrien Molton talks about what it takes to play early.
Fri., Aug. 12, 2016
Alex Grinch after practice
Alex Grinch talks about developing depth on the defensive line.
Fri., Aug. 12, 2016
Robert Taylor after practice
The new WSU defensive back says he has no preference between cornerback or safety.
Fri., Aug. 12, 2016
Mike Leach after practice
The WSU football coach addressed today's practice, and also Donald Trump.
Fri., Aug. 12, 2016
Highlights and observations from practice No. 7
Washington State's good luck with the weather ran out on Friday, as the Cougars practiced in Lewiston heat that reached the upper-90s.
Fri., Aug. 12, 2016
In an already crowded month, nightly Olympics viewing means morning comes much too early
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What will hold our interest this weekend? Let’s see. There is a real honest-to-goodness pennant race, an NFL game, preseason college football practice and a little competition going on in the Southern Hemisphere. Anything else? Read on.
THURSDAY, AUG. 11, 2016
Thu., Aug. 11, 2016
Highlights and observations from WSU's sixth day of camp
The Cougars were in the dog days as they entered the second half of preseason camp in Lewiston, but snapped out of them in time for team period.
Thu., Aug. 11, 2016
Roy Manning after practice
The outside linebackers coach talks about Parker Henry's leadership at nickel.
Thu., Aug. 11, 2016
Ken Wilson after practice
Ken Wilson talks about Washington State's inside linebackers.
Thu., Aug. 11, 2016
Justus Rogers after practice
The freshman talks about making the switch from quarterback to defensive player.
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