Gerard Wicks and Marcellus Pippins on WSU's big win
The Cougars improved to 3-0 in the Pac-12 for the first time since 2003.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 2016
Peyton Pelluer says WSU taught UCLA a lesson
The Cougars did not take kindly to the Bruins warming up on their side of the field.
Mike Leach recaps WSU's win over UCLA
The Cougars beat the Bruins 27-21 on Saturday.
WSU vs. UCLA: game notes
Postgame notes from WSU's 27-21 win over UCLA.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15, 2016
College athletics have changed over the years but there are some things that have always been problems
A GRIP ON SPORTS • We are headed for another late night tonight in Pullman. A football Saturday that may just finish Sunday. And there’s is another local college athlete in trouble with the authorities, though this time in Spokane. What the heck is going on here? Read on.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14, 2016
Someday Mariner fans will see the entire picture unfold in front of them
A GRIP ON SPORTS • We have an odd tradition in our house concerning gifts. We give each other pictures of the items we say we will purchase for the recipients. Glossy, color, action-filled photos of a new bike or computer or such. And then we never buy them. Read on.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13, 2016
Roy Manning says Nnamdi Oguayo will fill in at backup Rush linebacker for WSU
Roy Manning says Nnamdi Oguayo will fill in at backup Rush linebacker for WSU
Seahawks' opponent Atlanta is this week's flavor of the month – if that makes sense
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It seems forever since we’ve been able to sit down and watch a Seahawks’ game. But it’s only been about 10 days. Wait. That is forever in an NFL season. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12, 2016
Catching up to Cody O'Connell
Offensive line coach Clay McGuire talks about why Cody O'Connell keeps winning the team's "Bone Award."
WSU football chat (transcript)
Everything said during Wednesday's WSU football chat
When stories seem the same, only the ones that make you smile stand out
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It may be hump day but it also seems to be deja-vu day as well. But maybe that’s just us. Read on.
TUESDAY, OCT. 11, 2016
Mike Leach says he will defer to WSU president Kirk Schulz on suspension policy
Linebacker Logan Tago will be suspended until his court case for felony robbery and gross misdemeanor assault is settled.
Alex Grinch talks emerging playmakers
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch says that a few players making the most of new opportunities have greatly helped the WSU defense.
October's sports excitement is no surprise 3
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Sit down. Get comfortable. Grab a cup of coffee. Or tea. Or, as I used to do when I was considerably younger, an icy cold Diet Coke. We’re talking sports. Read on.
MONDAY, OCT. 10, 2016
WSU vs. UCLA game notes
Game notes for Washington State's Homecoming game against UCLA.
Former Nebraska receiver Derrion Grim will head to WSU
Derrion Grim signed with Nebraska out of high school last year and enrolled in January. He quickly left Lincoln, however, and now the San Joaquin Delta College wide receiver says he is headed to Washington State.
Eduardo Middleton describes offensive line improvement
Right guard Eduardo Middleton during Monday's press conference.
Darrien Molton talks defensive improvement
The WSU cornerback talks about how the defensive has improved this season.
Gabe Marks goes off
The always entertaining wide receiver addresses a number of topics during Monday's press conference.
As my dad used to say, there is many a slip between the cup and the lip, whatever that means
A GRIP ON SPORTS • So what’s on your reading list this Monday morning? No Seahawks game story, that’s for sure. But how about some more college football? The Pac-12 teams in Washington seem to be doing pretty well. Read on.
GSL's first year of volleyball a learning experience
The first year of Greater Spokane League volleyball in September of 1976 encompassed the formative years for girls athletics. Ten schools, including Marycliff, inaugurated the new league.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9, 2016
Shalom Luani after Stanford
The senior safety continued making big plays against the Cardinal offense on Saturday.
Hercules Mata'afa and Peyton Pelluer talk Speed D
The two WSU defensive players talk about the team's emphasis on speed and toughness.
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