The Battle of the Palouse is back
A GRIP ON SPORTS • No wasted time. No wasted effort. Let's get right to it. Read on.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2016
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16, 2016
Pullman police press conference 2
Pullman police chief Gary Jenkins and WSU athletic director Bill Moos held a press conference to address the recent arrests of WSU football players.
Washington State's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Isn’t there an old saw about any publicity being good publicity? Trying selling that load of fertilizer around the Palouse this week. Read on.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15, 2016
EWU sports live chat transcript (Sept. 15)
Here is the full transcript from Thursday Eastern Washington football chat with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen.
EWU sports chat Sept. 15 (noon)
Jim Allen will answer your questions on all things EWU football at noon today.
Wait, what? We have to worry about baseball too this week? 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A week ago we were all happily oblivious to the pennant race. Why bother? The M’s were toast and football was back. Time to concentrate on the gridiron. Ya, right. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14, 2016
There are a couple of hot topics for this Wednesday 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • What to right about today? How about the hottest team in the Northwest? Read on.
WSU football chat (transcript)
The full transcript of Wednesday's WSU football chat.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13, 2016
Mike Leach issues statement on recent arrests 2
Mike Leach gathered reporters after practice to issue a statement on the recent assault investigations involving WSU football players.
Turning the other cheek isn't just a biblical admonition but good advice as well 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The worst sequels are the ones in which the plot is almost exactly the same as the original, right? No one wants to see the same thing over and over again. Or read about the same dumb decisions either. Read on.
MONDAY, SEPT. 12, 2016
Game notes: WSU vs. Idaho
Washington State game notes for the upcoming game against Idaho.
Darrien Molton jokes Cougs meant to have Charleston White run onto field late
Charleston White ran onto the field right before Boise State snapped the ball, likely drawing the Broncos into throwing an interception.
Parker Henry liked have Alex Grinch on the sidelines
The WSU nickel said it was helpful to have defensive coordinator Alex Grinch coach from the sidelines against Boise State.
Jamal Morrow says WSU must get mentally ready for practice
The Cougars are expecting an intense week of practice.
Mike Leach calls out Cougars during fiery press conference
Mike Leach blames coaches for WSU's struggles, saying the players have been given too much leeway.
If the Hawks don't get their act together up front, Russell Wilson could pay the price 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Russell Wilson walked onto the CenturyLink turf late in Sunday’s game with Miami. He was moving a bit like many of us do every day. Which is not a good thing. Read on.
Shadle Park football arrives in 1965
Shadle Park football struggled through the early 1960s. The Highlanders went winless for three years. Their 1963 team went 0-10, scoring only two touchdowns the entire season, losing the season finale to Gonzaga Prep, 74-0.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, 2016
'Questionable' is not a word that should ever have a place in college football 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS • I have questions. Maybe you have the answers. Read on.
WSU postgame notes
Postgame notes for Washington State.
Tavares Martin talks about responding to the BSU loss
The sophomore receiver had 158 receiving yards on Saturday.
Darrien Molton talks about Boise State's big plays
Cornerback Darrien Molton talks about responding to Boise State's big plays on offense.
Cody O'Connell talks about o-line penalties
Left guard Cody O'Connell talks about the Boise State game.
Luke Falk explains WSU's final drive
The WSU quarterback explains why WSU let time run off the clock.
Jamal Morrow says the Cougars are waiting for others to make plays
Running back Jamal Morrow after Boise State.
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