Wild Card/Sunday — 9/3/06

For the first time in five years, Idaho Vandal fans may have more reason to be optimistic about the coming footballs season than WSU fans. A 27-17 loss to Michigan State might not mean as much this year as in years past when the Spartans were very good. But I’d wager Hawaii, Nevada, and even Boise State noticed. The impressive wins by the two Coeur d’Alene high schools and Post Falls also were reason for optimism. I truly enjoy the beginning of fall when football is in the air. And political candidates are circling one another like wolves. Can’t wait to get back. Two more days — and we’ll be lighting things up again. Now, your Wild Card …