Luke Falk is thankful for the WSU defense
The WSU quarterback says the defense's play is inspiring the offense.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9, 2016
Tavares Martin says the Cougars were more determined in 2016
The WSU receiver talks about the team's edge against Stanford.
Gabe Marks reflects on the Stanford win's impact
The Cougars have proved a lot to themselves the last two weeks.
Mike Leach after Stanford
The WSU coach talks about his team's impressive win at Stanford on Saturday.
Don't argue. Just sit down, strap in and prepare for the ride of your year 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Football seasons, and football games, are filled with ups and downs. So how goes the rollercoaster ride Washington State and Eastern Washington are on right now after Saturday? Read on.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8, 2016
Put another $#@%# candle on the birthday cake, baseball's historic moment is another year old today 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • You a numbers’ person? Like coincidences? How about the ramblings of an old man? We give them all to you on this second Saturday in October. Read on.
FRIDAY, OCT. 7, 2016
May-Hem just doesn't have the same ring as March Madness 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Way back in the dark ages, when college sports were more for the folks on campus than a national TV audience, football and basketball didn’t overlap all that much. Like a lot of things, those days are long gone. Read on.
THURSDAY, OCT. 6, 2016
JaMarcus Shephard on Stanford defense: "Everything they do is impressive"
The inside wide receivers coach also talks about coaching blocking.
Ken Wilson says young WSU defenders are starting to separate themselves
The Cougars defenses relishes a shutout during Thursday Night Football just like a game.
EWU sports live chat transcript (Oct. 6)
Here's the full transcript of Thursday's live chat on Eastern Washington football with Spokesman-Review beat writer Jim Allen
EWU sports chat Oct. 6 (noon)
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At times, outside of a few areas, the Big Sky is one big empty void 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Do you want to know about the Mariners, Seahawks, Huskies and the Cougars? It’s pretty easy to satisfy that itch. There are always stories and the like to pass along. But if your fancy tends toward other areas, then the pickings can be a bit slimmer. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5, 2016
Roy Manning wants WSU to have a "downhill" mentality
The outside linebackers coach talks about what he expects out of the WSU defense after five weeks.
Mike Leach thinks early signing periods are a dumb idea
Mike Leach gave his opinion of a couple changes proposed by the NCAA.
WSU football chat (transcript) 1
Everything said during Wednesday's WSU football chat.
There is no relaxing this time of year, unless you consider nail-biting games relaxing 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • I was offered a Groupon today for “60 minutes of flotation therapy.” Sounds like fun. And maybe exactly what a sports fan needs this time of year. Read on.
TUESDAY, OCT. 4, 2016
Clay McGuire talks up the WSU running backs
The WSU o-line got a lot of love from the running backs after Saturday's game. O-line coach Clay McGuire gives some back.
Mike Leach says teams are paying more attention to Gabe Marks
Last year it took a while for opposing defenses to key on WSU wide receiver Gabe Marks. Not so in 2016.
The M's had a great chance to end the streak this year, but fumbled it away a long time ago
A GRIP ON SPORTS • The baseball playoffs begin today. And, as has been the case every year since 2001, the Seattle Mariners are not part of them. How should we react to this “tradition?” Read on.
MONDAY, OCT. 3, 2016
Isaac Dotson says the Cougars had a lot of energy against Oregon
Isaac Dotson says the Cougars had a lot of energy against Oregon.
Andre Dillard talks about preparing for Stanford
Dillard says right tackle Cole Madison's touchdown celebration penalty was "worth it ... to an extent."
Mike Leach goes in-depth on the o-line
Mike Leach talked extensively about the offensive line during Monday's press conference.
Russell Wilson may be hobbled but he may also be playing his best football 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Remember all that angst about the Seattle Seahawks’ offense way back when? That’s so September. Here in October, there is nothing but positive vibes about Russell Wilson, Jimmy Graham and the Hawks. Read on.
Houston School for Boys a familiar foe to Spokane schools in early 1900s
North Central’s first football game was in October of 1908. Its opponent that fall day was the Episcopalian Houston School For Boys. NC’s roster was made up of inexperienced underclassmen. The result was a 5-5 tie.
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