Idaho opens Big Sky Conference play with win on the road
Idaho defeated North Dakota 74-71 on Thursday night in Grand Forks in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams.
THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 2015
Just another typical Wednesday in La-La Land – and beyond
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Let’s see, what happened Wednesday? Oh ya, Los Angeles let down the Pac-12’s football fans again. Pete Carroll was grilled a bit by the Seattle media concerning Marshawn Lynch. And the NCAA rules’ overly rigid shortsightedness was illustrated once more. Just a typical Wednesday. Read on.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30, 2015
Update: Sun Bowl sets up medical fund for Sorenson family
Washington state center Riley Sorenson and his family are still in El Paso waiting for new of his father, who suffered a heart attack before the Sun Bowl.
With this season's success fresh in everyone's mind, coaches reaps some spoils at WSU 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • With success comes spoils. Or some old Roman saying like that. Same is true in college football, as yesterday’s announcement out of Pullman illustrates. Read on.
TUESDAY, DEC. 29, 2015
Assistant coaches Grinch and Salave'a sign multi-year extensions 4
Washington State has extended the contracts of defensive coordinator Alex Grinch and defensive line coach Joe Salave'a.
An Advanced Statistical look at Idaho hoops pre-Big Sky play
A look at Idaho men's basketball heading into Big Sky Conference play using Ken Pomeroy's advanced statistical ratings.
From Bear Raid to ground-and-pound, there is a lot to like about the diversity in college football 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is a lot to love about college sports. The pomp. The circumstance. The emotion. A college graduate half-naked in a snowstorm. Read on.
MONDAY, DEC. 28, 2015
Josh Hawkinson named Pac-12 Player of the Week
Washington State power forward Josh Hawkinson collected three double-doubles at the Diamondhead classic to win Pac-12 Player of the Week.
Rams once again knock the Seahawks out of their comfort zone and expose their weaknesses 2
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A tentative step forward. Another. Another, with a bit more confidence. A couple more. And ... boom. A Ram hits you and knocks you on your backside. Such is the most recent tale of the Seattle Seahawks. Read on.
SUNDAY, DEC. 27, 2015
Gabe Marks returning to WSU for his senior season 3
The Washington State receiver ended speculation about his potentially entering the NFL draft with Sunday's announcement.
Despite a lack of sun, the Cougars' defense shines in El Paso bowl victory 1
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Remember the line when Bruce Willis was crawling through the duct work in “Die Hard?” You know the one, about coming to the coast? It kept running through my mind yesterday during the Sun Bowl, with a few alterations. Read on.
Morning links: WSU wins the Sun Bowl
The Washington State flourished as the Cougars held off Miami for a 20-14 win.
SATURDAY, DEC. 26, 2015
Video: Jamal Morrow after the Sun Bowl
Jamal Morrow after WSU's win over Miami.
Video: Darryl Paulo after the Sun Bowl
Senior defensive lineman Darryl Paulo after the win over Miami.
Video: Luke Falk after the Sun Bowl
Luke Falk after being named the MVP of the Sun Bowl.
Mike Leach after the Sun Bowl
Everything Mike Leach said after Washington State's Sun Bowl win.
After a long wait, the Sun will finally shine on WSU and its fans
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Where were we? Oh, right. The Sun Bowl. El Paso. Texas. Cougars versus Hurricanes. What’s going to happen? Read on.
FRIDAY, DEC. 25, 2015
Mike Leach Christmas Day Sun Bowl interview
Washington State coach Mike Leach discusses the upcoming Sun Bowl game during a press conference in El Paso on Dec. 25, 2015
THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 2015
Video: Roy Manning after practice
Outside linebackers coach Roy Manning after practice.
Video: Mike Leach afte practice
Mike Leach after Washington State's final practice before the Sun Bowl.
Yesterday was a just another holiday for the rest of us
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It seems like every year Festivus sneaks up on me. Missed it in this space yesterday. I was ready to air a lot of grievances, starting with ... oh heck, it’s Christmas Eve now. No reason to dredge up past problems. Let’s get on to what we have to share today. Read on.
Morning links: Cougars almost ready for Miami 1
Today the Cougars will hold one last full practice before Saturday's Sun Bowl. But first, coordinators from both schools will address the media this morning.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23, 2015
Gonzaga defeats Loyola Marymount 85-62
S-R photojournalist Jesse Tinsley covered GU's home game against Loyola. Check out this photo gallery of action photos.
Video: Clay McGuire after practice
Offensive line coach Clay McGuire looks back on his high school days playing west Texas football.
Video: Joe Salave'a after practice
Defensive line coach Joe Salave'a after Washington State's Wednesday practice.
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