EWU enjoys the moment in win over MSU
For a lot of reasons, the Eagles' romp over Montana State was just what the doctor ordered
FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 2015
TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 2015
Baldwin makes special teams changes at EWU
Jeff Schmedding's promotion to defensive coordinator offers "different guys a chance to grow," EWU coach Beau Baldwin says.
MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015
Keeping up with Vernon Adams
Two weeks after Vernon Adams Jr's. decision to transfer to Oregon, he's still getting a lot of attention - good and bad. Here's the latest.
Eagles face exciting stretch run
With four games to go, anything could happen in the Big Sky basketball race
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2015
Q & A with Eastern Washington's Tyler Harvey
"I don’t think of myself as different from anybody else. I just do my thing, go to class and go home. I treat everybody with respect, but I try to keep to myself."
FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2015
EWU 64, Sac State 61 - the morning after
I knew this was a big game when my car hit the the Reese Court parking lot. It was full - a first this year.
MONDAY, FEB. 9, 2015
Keeping up with the Vernon Adams story
The news broke at 10:15 this morning via Instagram and Twitter that EWU quarterack Vernon Adams Jr will play next year at Oregon. Here are the reports we have so far...
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015
EWU signs 21 to letters of intent
Eagles address key needs while signing some familiar names
THURSDAY, JAN. 29, 2015
Vernon Adams makes big news with Oregon visit
News that EWU quarterback Vernon Adams is considering a transfer to Oregon was big news around the Northwest
MONDAY, JAN. 26, 2015
Big Sky basketball getting no respect from Lunardi
For the second week in a row, the Big Sky Conference is slotted with a No. 16 seed by the ESPN bracketologist
EWU's Harvey honored again by the Big Sky
Junior guard is co-player of the week after scoring 61 in two home-court wins
THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 2015
Cheney football star commits to EWU
Keenan Williams was on the national radar, but is choosing to stay close to home
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21, 2015
EWU quarterback Adams rebuts Oregon rumors 3
EWU quarterback says he's had no contact with Ducks
Spokane sports legend William 'Bud' Roffler dies
LC, WSU three-sports star from 1950s was one of top Inland Northwest athletes
TUESDAY, JAN. 20, 2015
Jois a "possibility" to play Thursday
Eastern Washington forward Venky Jois is hobbled but hopeful as the Eagles prepare for a three-game home stand.
Eagles, Harvey knocked off their perches - statistically speaking
In the science of bracketology, one loss changes everything - especially if you're in the Big Sky Conference
FRIDAY, JAN. 16, 2015
EWU at Portland State, the morning after
Despite an injury to forward Venky Jois, the Eagles found a way to get it done Thursday night at PSU
THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 2015
Eastern is comfortable on the road
The Eagles struggled on the road last year, but it's been a different story this season, thanks to confidence-building wins at Indiana, San Francisco, and most recently, Idaho.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 2015
A way-too-early look at 2015: EWU and the FCS
It's no surprise that Eastern is ranked among the football elite going into next year
TUESDAY, JAN. 13, 2015
Eagles soar to No. 13 in mid-major poll, 63rd in RPI
Eastern Washington impressed a few folks after to a big win at Idaho last weekend,
MONDAY, JAN. 12, 2015
Bracketologist Lunardi has EWU as No. 14 seed in NCAAs 5
I've never been to Omaha, but that's where I'll be in nine weeks if Joe Lunardi's latest bracket prediction is correct.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, 2015
Comparing scores is a dangerous thing, but you already knew that
Based on comparative scores, EWU should beat Idaho this weekend by about 21 points. On the other hand ...
EWU QB Vernon Adams also grades out well off the field
Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. won a big honor this week, and it means more than winning a football game
TUESDAY, JAN. 6, 2015
Eastern still No. 19 in Mid-Major rankings
Despite opening the Big Sky Conference season with two wins last weekend, EWU remained 19th in the College Insider Mid-Major poll.
Jim Allen joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently covers K-12 education and women's basketball.
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