COUGARS

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

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