Friday links from Pullman

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FROM PULLMAN — We’re off to Seattle in a few hours — both for Saturday’s game and for the foreseeable future — but not before putting together a few links while we wait for the movers to arrive. Let’s get to it.

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—- Here’s our feature today on Jeremiah Laufasa, whose father has been the guiding influence in his football career.

—- Here are a few notes from yesterday’s practice.

—- This area basketball roundup includes a few notes we wrote about the Cougars starting practice.

—- Bud Withers has a story about Xavier Cooper overcoming a learning disability .

—- A Stanford defensive end was recommended to former coach Jim Harbaugh by his father .

—- UCLA coaches are using their off week to recruit.

—- USC’s athletic director is trying to get the NCAA to ease its sanctions against the Trojans.

—- A California defensive back is elevated by his strong will .

—- Washington’s new punt returner is a threat.

—- Colorado is trying to improve its kickoff coverage .

—- Utah’s secondary will be tested next week by UCLA.

—- It’s California that wants to keep Oregon from substituting this time around.

—- An Oregon State cornerback is making the most of his second chance.

—- Arizona State knows defending USC receiver Marqise Lee will be a challenge .

—- Arizona hopes to get a boost on its defensive line this week.

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com . Twitter: @ChristianCaple