Robert Taylor describes his touchdown return
Robert Taylor had Washington State's touchdown during a kickoff return since 2003.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 2016
Gabe Marks talks about contending with ASU's physical defense
Video of Gabe Marks talking about Washington State's 37-32 win in Tempe.
Oregon's defense is about as loved – and as effective – as a telemarketer's call on a Saturday morning
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The home phone rang this morning at 6 a.m. It was a telemarketer. Are you kidding? With what went on last night in Berkeley and what is scheduled for Tempe tonight, there was no way I wanted to see 6 a.m. this morning. I wasn’t too nice. Read on.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21, 2016
Ernie Kent and Josh Hawkinson at Media Day
Everything Ernie Kent and Josh Hawkinson said at Pac-12 men's basketball Media Day.
Pac-12 media declares Oregon a basketball school
The Pac-12 media predicts Oregon will repeat as conference champion. The Ducks received 23 of 27 possible first-place votes, with the remaining four going to Arizona.
There are times when even instant replay isn't enough in baseball
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Technology has made our life better. There is no argument. But there is some disagreement if all technology is better. Take instant replay for example. It’s good. And bad. Read on.
My Pac-12 men's basketball media poll ballot 1
Greetings from San Francisco. I'm here in the Bay Area on a pit stop on the way to Tempe for the football team's game at Arizona State to take part in the Pac-12's Media Day for men's basketball.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 2016
EWU sports live chat transcript (Oct. 20)
Her's the transcript of Thursday's live chat with Jim Allen, who covers Eastern Washington football for The Spokesman-Review
EWU sports chat Oct. 20 (noon)
Jim Allen answers your questions about all things EWU football today at noon.
Football teams hope for the best but must plan for the worst 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s been said in baseball, momentum last as long as tomorrow’s starting pitcher. If that’s true (and it is), then how long does momentum last in football? You tell me. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 2016
WSU football chat (transcript)
Everything said during Wednesday's WSU football chat.
It seems as if it's a good day to clean up some of the loose items from the past week 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s cleaning day here at the house, so it seems like a good day to clean up a few things on the blog as well. Read on.
TUESDAY, OCT. 18, 2016
Alex Grinch analyzes the WSU defense
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch shares the highs and lows from the UCLA game.
Mike Leach expects ASU to blitz less than in year's past
The WSU coach also says the ASU defense plays more zone than you think.
What time does the game start on Saturday? 5
A GRIP ON SPORTS • That’s it. I’ve had enough. It’s time to make a stand against college football games that begin after my bedtime. Read on.
MONDAY, OCT. 17, 2016
WSU at ASU: game notes
Game notes from Washington State in advance of this weekend's game at Arizona State.
Dylan Hanser gives insight into recruiting
Hanser talked about what it was like getting recruited out of Montana.
Gabe Marks is not a fan of late games
Unfortunately for Gabe Marks, the Cougars seem to only play at night.
Mike Leach is on guard against ASU signal stealing
Mike Leach addresses the media during his Monday press conference.
Bob Shill coaches East Valley to 1981 football title
Newman Lake native Bob Shill took over as football coach of the East Valley Knights in 1967. At the time they were still a member of the Northeast A League.
Even with a sideline eruption, the Hawks find a way to pull together and win 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • So make a list all the things that went wrong for the Seahawks on Sunday, starting with Richard Sherman’s sideline meltdown. It will end up being a pretty long list. Then make a list of all the things that went right. If you want, you can stop after this: They won. Read on.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2016
If you are into bottom lines, Cougars 3-0 record in Pac-12 play looks perfect 4
A GRIP ON SPORTS • So what more could a Washington State football fan ask for this morning? The Cougars defeated UCLA last night in Pullman. They have won four consecutive games. And they are 3-0 in Pac-12 play, tied atop the North with Washington. Read on.
Luke Falk and Riley Sorenson after the UCLA win
Luke Falk and Riley Sorenson after the UCLA win
River Cracraft continues his hot streak
The WSU wide receiver has had a good couple weeks.
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