AM Headlines — 9.21.09

Idaho defensive end Charles Smith Jr., left, puts pressure on San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley during the third quarter of an CNAA college football game at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow on Saturday. (AP Photo/Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Geoff Crimmins)

• Sun to warm cold AM temperatures /Mike Prager, SR
• Candidate forums scheduled /Coeur d’Alene Press
• Tanker tips, shuts down H95 /Coeur d’Alene Press
• Handle Extra columns: Boise: Race for Congress heats up /Betsy Russell; Business: Barbershop gives customers sports, more for $15 /Nils Rosdahl; Sandpoint: Race shines light on mental illness /Patty Hutchens; Weather: Warm weather isn’t going away yet /Michelle Boss; and Bayview: Farragut veterans reunite, reminisce /Herb Huseland

Question: At this point, are you optimistic re: how the season will go for the Idaho Vandals football team?