Texas Tech, Wells deal with more than usual opener concerns

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech coach Matt Wells admittedly has all of the normal “first-week concerns” he has every season going into an opening game.

Texas Tech, Wells deal with more than usual opener concerns

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech coach Matt Wells admittedly has all of the normal “first-week concerns” he has every season going into an opening game.

Texas schools carry apprehension into kickoff amid pandemic

Houston Baptist still had three games scheduled for only its eighth football season when the FCS Southland Conference decided a few weeks ago to not play league games this fall.

Liverpool makes triumphant Anfield return as English champ

They walked out to another guard of honor, with a huge rectangular banner high up in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand reading: “Liverpool FC – Champions Again”.

Liverpool makes triumphant Anfield return as English champ

They walked out to another guard of honor, with a huge rectangular banner high up in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand reading: “Liverpool FC – Champions Again”.

The Latest: Chinese cycling tour finally canceled

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The Latest: Nashville SC to play its 1st game since March

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Here's hoping coach Petrino sticks around

Consider us re-invigorated, Paul Petrino, and for that we thank you.

Vandals ponder next move

The University of Idaho wants to remain a Football Bowl Subdivision school if at all possible, but would consider the feasibility of dropping to the Football Championship Subdivision level, Idaho athletic director Rob Spear said Friday afternoon in a media teleconference.

The Front Row with MARK NELKE August 26, 2012

Bowls for Vandals and Cougars?

Forgive the optimism, but here's one person's take on how the four area college football teams might fare this fall:

Things still looking up for area college football teams

Of all the region’s Division I football teams, only Idaho won its final game last season.

Vandals' transition game needs some work

Not sure if the voting media, or the Big Sky Conference coaches, thought Idaho would make a smoother transition from the FBS Sun Belt Conference to the FCS Big Sky.

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Bandoumel earns Canadian team spot

Friday night lights, on a Saturday, for state 5A title

After fourth-down stops by the Coeur d’Alene Vikings each of the last two weeks to preserve victories, we have one more high school football game to guess ... er, predict this week.

Grizzlies prevail in overtime to punch ticket to title game

Corbin Walker’s interception of a two-point pass sealed the win for the Grizzlies (13-1), who will unbeaten defending champion South Dakota State on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas.

Seasoned QBs in one place, new faces at the other

Friday could be the Grizzlies’ time to shine, though the Bobcats seem intent on stealing headlines.

Eagles begin fall camp

Annual transition allows new leaders to step forward

CHENEY – Following a long offseason, Eastern Washington hosted its first full team practice of the season. The Eagles, coming off a 10-3 season and an appearance in the second round of the FCS Playoffs, lost key offensive starters in quarterback Eric Barriere, left tackle Tristen Taylor, running back Dennis Merritt and receiver Talolo Limu-Jones. “(It’s) always a transition year, because you lose the top-end seniors or you lose some guys,” EWU Head Coach Aaron Best said. It’s a different year because you had a combination of spring and fall guys last fall, so it is different that way, but it’s kind of a more normal fall (now).” Several players have stepped up into more leadership roles, something he likes to see in his teams, Best said. “The guys that took over for the senior class that left have been yearning to lead,” he said. “They led all spring; they led all summer, and I’m excited to see them lead this fall for their first real opportunity when they’re keeping score.” ...

Big Sky notes: Red letter Saturday for MSU

The Big Sky Conference game of the week is an easy call: No. 4 Montana State visits No. 5 Eastern Washington Saturday, on the red turf of Roos Field.