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Two head football coaches in their second year on the job share the honor as the Big Sky Conference’s Coach-of-the-Year. Eastern Washington’s Aaron Best and California-Davis’ Dan Hawkins were so honored Dec. 21 following votes of their fellow coaches in the league. Both Best and Hawkins guided their teams to an overall mark of 9-2 and 7-1 mark in the Big Sky to share the league title with Weber State. In two years at the helm, Best has compiled a 16-6 record overall and 13-3...
Former Eastern Washington University and Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell was named the 106th Grey Cup Most Valuable Player after leading his team to a victory over Ottawa 27-16 in the 106th Grey Cup played Nov. 25 in Edmonton. “This is amazing. This is the most amazing feeling I’ve ever had – especially with all the failure – we’ve learned from it,” Mitchell said after accepting the award.” The Stampeders QB threw for 253 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions on his way to winning his second career...
In a program generally known for its offense, the Big Sky Conference spotlight this year shines on Eastern Washington University, particularly Jay-Tee Tiuli. The senior nose tackle was named as the league’s Defensive MVP Nov. 20 as the 2018 All-Conference selections were announced. The Federal Way High School grad is among the 21 EWU players recognized. The 6-foot, 4-inch, 320-pound Tiuli, was joined by 15 other Eastern seniors to be honored, including two-way first-team All-B...
At their final practice before the Thanksgiving break on Nov. 21, members of the Eastern Washington football team participated in what was called the Turkey Bowl. Offensive line coach Jase Butorac decided to do the same wind-sprints he put his players like Brad Godwin through and found out who was in maybe better shape....
TRACK & FIELD Candy Cane XI opens EWU indoor season The Eastern Washington University track and field teams begin their 2018-19 indoor season this Friday and Saturday (Nov. 30, Dec. 1) hosting the Candy Cane Xl at the Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse. “The Candy Cane Track and Field meet is an opportunity for the athletes to see where they stack up after fall training,” head women’s coach Marcia Mecklenburg said. The Candy Cane will be a two-day dual meet against the University of Montana, but also includes men’s heptathlon and women’s...
(Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school, club or facility websites to confirm.) COLLEGE BASKETBALL Men Saturday, Dec. 1, EWU at Seattle Univ. 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, EWU at North Dakota State, 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, EWU at Univ. of San Francisco, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, EWU at Stanford, 4 p.m. Women Sunday, Dec. 2, EWU hosts Fresno State, 1:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, EWU at Boise State, times TBD. Friday, Dec. 14, EWU vs. Oregon State at Maui Classic, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, EWU vs. UC-Riverside at Maui...
Fans of Eastern Washington University football know at least a few things about their opponents in the regular season. But when it comes to playoffs where sometimes schools are shipped across multiple time zones to experience “The Red,” the who, what, where and how might be a little more vague. Nicholls State University was originally established Sept. 23, 1948 as Francis T. Nicholls Junior College. Located in Thibodaux, La. (population 14,567 – 2010), west of New Orleans and south of the state capital, Baton Rouge. The u...
Eastern Washington meets a team they have only played one time in school history and which travels from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana in the first round of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The Nicholls State Colonels from Thibodaux, La., and the Southland Conference, advanced to the second round of play and a 2:05 p.m. kickoff at Roos Field following their 49-30 win on Nov. 24 over the University of San Diego, who plays in the Pioneer League. Nicholls defeate...
Growing up in the Spokane area, chances are good you’ll be a Cougar fan. When you add in a WSU alumni parent, that chance increases tenfold. I was no exception. My family rooted for the Cougs for decades, wearing our crimson and gray with pride. Even during my teenage years when football was sidelined due to other interests, when asked, I always aligned myself with Washington State. This got tougher when I moved out of the area. I lived north of Seattle for years, a stone’s throw away from the heart of Husky Country, whe...
