Game Notes: WSU vs. Portland State
Washington State has released the game notes and depth chart for its upcoming season-opener against Portland State.
MONDAY, AUG. 31, 2015
Cooler weather and football go together like peanut butter and jelly
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is a touch of fall in the air, and we’re not referring to the smell of burning leaves. It’s more the nip this morning’s air left on your skin. That can mean only one thing: It’s football season. Read on.
Morning links: WSU's fast-learning freshmen
In the paper today we have a story about two freshmen that figure to factor in heavily in WSU's plans on Saturday.
SUNDAY, AUG. 30, 2015
Chiefs' Helewka plays wait-and-see game
Adam Helewka realizes all too clearly that one of the Spokane Chiefs' four 20-year-old players will have to go. Read story
Eine Kleine nacht-practice, plus Five Questions with Mike Leach
The Cougars held a short practice at 8 p.m. on Sunday night. Afterwards, coach Mike Leach answered some questions that little or nothing to do with football.
Preseason results shouldn't have any effect on perceptions, but they do
A GRIP ON SPORTS • One quick question. If Steven Hauschka’s field goal last night had traveled a foot less, would you still feel the same way about the Seahawks this morning? Read on.
Morning links: Wrapping up our WSU previews
In today's paper we have our eighth and final Washington State position preview, and we saved the quarterbacks for last.
Indians had scenario they wanted in eighth
The Spokane Indians won Saturday's Northwest League game in the 12th inning, but everything was in place for them to win it in the eighth. Read story
SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 2015
French forward Tillie commits to Gonzaga
The Gonzaga men’s basketball team continued to bolster its future frontcourt by landing a verbal commitment Saturday from forward Killian Tillie. The 6-foot-8 native of France chose Gonzaga over Georgia Tech and Utah. Tillie’s older brother Kim played for the Utes. More below.
Videos: Five Questions with Graham Harrell and Ken Wilson
WSU assistants Graham Harrell and Ken Wilson answered some questions after practice.
Video: Mike Leach after practice
Mike Leach speaks to the media after Saturday's practice.
The Zduriencik era in Seattle was marked by an unclear and inconsistent vision
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s raining in Seattle this morning, washing the streets clean. The wind is expected to blow as well, but not with the ferocity it blew through the Mariners’ front office yesterday. Read on.
Morning links: The Pac-12 might be coming to DirecTV
The Pac-12 Networks may soon be available on DirecTV. Read about all that and more in today's links.
Nothing comes easily for Indians
Even when they finished with a one-hitter, the Spokane Indians had to hold on in the seventh inning of Friday's Game 2 at Avista Stadium. Read story
FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 2015
Let's hope it won't be hard to see Idaho high school football tonight
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There is an old Simon and Garfunkel song – wait, is there any other kind? – with a lyric that runs through my head often. It’s from Paul Simon and it is contained in “The Only Living Boy in New York:” “I get all the news I need on the weather report.” Me too. Read on.
Morning links: Overwhelming depth at wide receiver
You probably know this, but Washington State has a deep group of wide receivers. If you didn't know, you should check out our position preview in today's paper.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 2015
Optimism abounds at Chiefs camp
This first day of fall camp for the Spokane Chiefs is a time brimming with hope. Read story
WSU practice notes: Thursday Night Football ft. Dylan Hanser
Washington State held its first Thursday Night Football underclassmen scrimmage this week. Dylan Hanser and the defense did not give the offense much to work with.
Video: Alex Grinch after practice
Alex Grinch talks about WSU's defense after practice.
Ewu sports chat Aug 27 (transcription)
Join us at noon to talk all things Eags football.
WSU says farewell to Elson Floyd
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Washington State University said goodbye to President Elson Floyd yesterday in a ceremony at Beasley Coliseum. The governor gave the eulogy. Stories were told. Memories were shared. Read on.
Morning links: Practice and podcasts
We'll recap interviews KJR's Jason Puckett and Ian Furness conducted with Bill Moos and Mike Leach, as well as Wednesday's practice in this post.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26, 2015
Live WSU chat (transcription)
Here is the transcription of Wednesday morning's live WSU chat.
Cougars are facing an air-borne dilemma as opener looms
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Who would have thought the most important number associated with Washington State football right now would be 100. As in the air quality index and the line between healthy and unhealthy air. Read on.
EWU football links
When fans think of Eastern Washington football, the first thing that comes to mind is the passing game. But the Eagles need to keep opposing defenses honest, and that task will fall to what looks like a solid group of running backs.
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