Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott answers questions about a variety of topics.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 2016
A Washington win sure, but in this fashion? That was unexpected 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Now that was impressive. And a little unexpected. If you tell me now you had last night’s Pac-12 early season showdown finishing in a Washington rout, I wouldn’t believe you. Not one bit. Read on.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, 2016
Who said putting is hard? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Golf was, and is, a staid, old sport. Except when the Ryder Cup rolls around. Then all bets are off – or on. Read on.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, 2016
Ken Wilson talks about Oregon's fearsome running backs
The Oregon running backs are a versatile bunch.
EWU sports live chat transcript (Sept. 29)
Here's the full transcript from Friday's live chat with Spokesman-Review EWU beat writer Jim Allen
EWU sports chat Sept. 29 (noon)
Send me your questions on all things EWU football. I'll be answering them starting at noon.
Is it better late than never? We're not sure 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are a couple reasons why this post is later than usual today. And no, none of it has to do with me being up late partying last night after the Mariners’ big win. They won, yes, but we didn’t celebrate. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 2016
In general, hospital soap operas have always been the best 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • As the world turns, these are the days of our lives. We trust a guiding light to help us with all our children. Got an idea where I am going with this today? Read on.
WSU football chat (transcript)
Everything said during Wednesday morning's WSU football chat.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27, 2016
James Williams' next test: Picking up the Oregon blitz
Jim Mastro is confident in his young running back.
WSU o-line worrying about itself, not the Oregon pass rush
Clay McGuire says the Cougars are not changing anything in anticipation of the blitz-happy Ducks.
There is an aspect of football that makes it hard to watch at times 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Who doesn’t love watching football? Anyone? Yeah, me too. But there is one aspect of football that bothers me. And this is the time of the season it starts to play a bigger role. Read on.
MONDAY, SEPT. 26, 2016
Colton Teglovic says Cougars will be extra prepared for Oregon
WSU used its bye week to get ready for the Ducks.
Marcellus Pippins doesn't care who plays running back for Oregon
Will Royce Freeman play? Marcellus Pippins cares naught.
Luke Falk talks about Oregon's new defense
Oregon has a new defensive coordinator. Luke Falk explains what he's seen from the Ducks.
Mike Leach previews the Oregon game
The WSU head coach addresses the media during his weekly press conference.
Ike Iroegbu and Josh Hawkinson preview the men's basketball season
Ike Iroegbu and Josh Hawkinson preview the 2016-17 WSU men's basketball season.
Ernie Kent says Cougars will play faster in 2016-17
The Washington State basketball coach addressed the media for the first time on Monday.
WSU vs. Oregon: Game notes
Game notes for WSU's Saturday game against Oregon.
There are always a couple things to over-react to on Monday morning 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s called over-reaction Monday during NFL season, so we will over-react this morning. Though not just about the NFL. Read on.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, 2016
If every Saturday is like yesterday, it's no wonder college football is so loved 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Non-conference college football games are fun. Sometimes they are even spectacularly fun. But they don’t have anything on conference games. Especially on the West Coast. After the sun goes down. Read on.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 2016
Leach says Cougars had good energy in Saturday practice
WSU will resume its normal game week schedule on Sunday.
Thank goodness there is more to sports than just scores 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It was a little dusty in the home office this morning. Just got finished reading a few stories that tugged at my sentimental side. Read on.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2016
When your Saturday is (somewhat) free, you have to fill it with football, right? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Are you looking forward to tomorrow? I am. It’s a football Saturday and, for once, there is some time available. Read on.
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