Russell Wilson reminds me of someone
A GRIP ON SPORTS While watching the Seahawks game yesterday, I heard the announcer say something about Russell Wilson. And it triggered a memory. Read on.
MONDAY, SEPT. 30, 2013
Eastern and Big Sky links
The Eagles returned yesterday from Texas, and have some work to do following their 49-34 loss at Sam Houston State. Speaking of which, yesterday's links didn't include a game story from the Huntsville Item, so here it is. Next up for the Eagles is Weber…
Chalich picks up player of week award
Idaho quarterback Chad Chalich, a redshirt freshman from Coeur d'Alene, was named independent offensive player of the week by College Sports Madness after collecting 424 total yards in a 26-24 win over Temple on Saturday. The Vandals (1-4) are one of seven independent teams in…
SUNDAY, SEPT. 29, 2013
There are good things about today
A GRIP ON SPORTS The best thing about Sundays? If your college football team won, you have all day to savor it. If your team lost, then you can use the NFL to cleanse your palate. Read on.
Eastern, Big Sky links
The Eagles can leave it all behind now, getting ready for Big Sky play after Saturday's 49-34 loss at Sam Houston State. Here's my game story, and my story on the success of the Sam Houston program. Elsewhere in the Big Sky Conference, Montana State…
Tale of the tape: Stanford 55, WSU 17
COUGARS FROM SEATTLE -- The ugliest game of Washington State's season is over. Stanford dominated every way possible in a 55-17 blowout, and we parse the details below with our usual tale of the tape.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28, 2013
Chiefs tie club record with 4-0 start
The Spokane Chiefs set a club record Saturday while playing their first home game of the Western Hockey League season. Spokane's 2-1 win over the Tri-City Americans boosted its record to 4-0 and tied the 1992-93 Chiefs for the best start in team history. Read…
Young Vandals give Petrino first win
The last Idaho quarterback to rush for at least 100 yards was Doug Nussmeier in 1993. The last Idaho QB to rush for 100-plus yards and pass for 200-plus yards was Scott Linehan in 1984. And the last Idaho QB to eclipse 100 yards rushing…
Stanford defeats WSU 55-17
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered the Cougs' Seattle game against Stanford. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
Eastern, Sam Houston State delayed
HUNTSVILLE, Texas - Eastern Washington's football game here against Sam Houston State was delayed for 90 minutes while a lightning storm passed through south central Texas. The game was scheduled to resume at 1:25 p.m. PDT.
Will there be an upset tonight?
A GRIP ON SPORTS The answer to the question in the headline is yes. Where it will occur, I'm just not sure. Read on.
Sam Houston State doing it right
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – The plains of east Texas look nothing like the West Plains of Spokane County – especially on a hot and sticky Saturday morning. The land here is flat and green. The trees are thicker, and so is the traffic, which fans out…
Idaho-Temple preview
For the first time, the Idaho and Temple football teams will meet today. Both teams are looking for their first breakthrough of the season, and it's homecoming in Moscow. We've got our usual preview in capsule form below.
Eastern and Big Sky links
Yes,everything IS a little bigger in Texas - even the hotel rooms. The Eagles are spending the weekend at the LaTorretta Resort in Conroe, the same place where Alabama stayed a few weeks ago for their win at nearby Texas A&M. Several players have already…
Eagles don't feel the heat - yet
MONTGOMERY, Texas – One thing for sure: the Eastern Washington football players have a lot of sweat equity in today’s game at Sam Houston State. Leaving behind a 45-degree morning in Cheney, the Eagles practiced Friday evening under the lights of a Texas High School…
WSU vs. Stanford: Links and such to start your Saturday
COUGARS FROM SEATTLE -- It's another WSU gameday that will require a bit of patience, as the Cougars don't begin their game against No. 5 Stanford until 7 p.m. Until then, you can read these links and watch a whole bunch of football.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 2013
Undefeated Chiefs set for home opener
Before the Western Hockey League season began, Spokane Chiefs coach Don Nachbaur mentioned how the team's difficult early-season schedule would allow the players to bond. The Chiefs are playing eight of their first 10 games on the road, but three of those road games are…
Lake City defeats Post Falls 36-30
S-R photojournalist Kathy Plonka covered Lake City's win over Post Falls. Check out this big picture gallery of her photos.
Mt. Spokane wins 10-0 against Mead
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the Mt. Spokane vs. Mead game. Check out this big picture gallery of his photos.
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