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TUESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2014

Cougars get a Nevada transfer

We got updated rosters today that include the new walk-ons and one of the players stood out above the rest. Reggie Coates has transferred to Washington State from Nevada, the Cougars' opponent this week, and the 6-foot, 246 pound linebacker is listed as a redshirt…

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Zags on ESPN networks at least 13 times

Gonzaga will appear at least 13 times on ESPN’s family of networks during the 2014-15 college basketball season. GU’s non-conference matchups against SMU, Arizona, Washington State, UCLA and Memphis are among a minimum of 44 ESPN telecasts involving WCC teams. The Zags’ showdowns with BYU…

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There is no place like Safeco for Young

A GRIP ON SPORTS Far be it for me to second-guess a Mariners' manager, especially as we delve into football season. Usually by now we're all more interested in the Cougars or the Eagles or the Seahawks. And Lloyd McClendon has done a masterful job…

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Halliday's leadership on full display

One of the best things to come out of Thursday night's loss was the image of quarterback Connor Halliday rallying the Cougars on the sideline. In the past Halliday has lost his cool, not without reason, but the result is almost never positive. This offseason…

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