Column: Unexpected outcomes
They have done it, they have proved almost everyone wrong. The Gonzaga Bulldogs, or Zags to the Spokane faithful, have emerged as a team with true championship potential. Sixteen years […]
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Column: A rocky relocation
Nothing is worse than a bad breakup. And I’m not referring to relationships. Professional sports teams tend to hold significant meaning to most fans. So, when the front office of […]
Deficit dilemma — Two realistic options to balance athletic budget appear unappealing
The University of Idaho athletics program is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Its 2017 budget is running at a deficit of approximately $1 million, and at some […]
Column: Vying for validation
Aug. 31 – Sacramento State (Kibbie Dome) The Vandals open the 2017 season by hosting future Big Sky opponent Sacramento State in a preview of the program’s transition to the […]
Column: More than a championship
Every March for the last 78 years, the NCAA men’s basketball has held a firm grasp of fans across the nation. 2017 is no exception, especially for fans of the […]
Column: Spring into baseball
The dramatic conclusion to the 2016 Major League Baseball season is going to be remembered for its history-making and unlikely ending. The Chicago Cubs, playing for their first World Series […]
Column: Chasing titles
Fall was for football on the University of Idaho campus toward the end of 2016. The Vandal football team capped off an unexpected and thrilling season with a bowl game […]
Column: Climbing to the top
Growing up, all of my friends had their own sport they dedicated their time to — I always wanted that. I found rock climbing in seventh grade. I went into […]
Column: 50-year advantage
I’ll be honest — I forgot the WNBA existed until the Chicago Sky trade Elena Delle Donne to the Washington Mystics. Delle Donne was the 2015 WNBA MVP and is […]