Summer’s last look around Pac-10, WSU

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The last day of summer. At least that’s how some people see it. It seems to me college football’s kickoff would be a better way to judge the end of summer. So that was last Thursday. But today is Labor Day, so go ahead and labor over the links.
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• Washington State: We had what will be our typical Monday report in today’s S-R. That includes a retrospective story and a game summary . All that and more was available on our post last night. … Freelancer Howie Stalwick had his look back at the game in the Kitsap Sun. … And Cougfan, which is really good at following the recruiting wars, had two more players committing to WSU for next year. That makes 10. There’s a list on the site. Just remember, as Pete Carroll said earlier this week, a commitment is like an engagement. The wedding comes in February.

• Around the Pac-10: ESPN.com’s Ted Miller sums up the weekend that was around the Pac-10. … So does Nick Daschel at Buster Sports, who gives out grades . … Washington: The glow over Saturday’s loss still hasn’t faded. Bob Condotta tells us Steve Sarkisian believes Jake Locker played well. … Don Ruiz of the News Tribune notices all the optimism. … And columnist Art Thiel says one play made all the difference. … Oregon State: When the Beavers travel to Vegas this weekend, there will be a reunion between the head coaches. … Oregon: The only Ducks news I could find came from an unusual source . And it’s not too positive. … Cal: Another day without news. … Stanford: From here too. … USC: San Jose State at was one thing. Now it’s on to Ohio State and the crazy horseshoe for Matt Barkley. … UCLA: When did Paul Wulff and Rick Neuheisel ever sound alike? Well, Sunday for one instance. … Arizona State: Idaho State wasn’t much of challenge, but the Sun Devils learned some things. … Arizona: After all the hand-wringing over the quarterback spot, Matt Scott had a pretty darn good debut .

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• That’s all for this morning. Enjoy your last day of summer. We take our first look at Hawaii today and we’ll post that later. Until then …