By Tim Flagstad
As some of you have noticed, Heather Mangan's name has vanished from this blog and the sports section. After Thanksgiving, Heather moved over to news to cover city issues and help out with legislative coverage.
Since then, the sports section has been operating a person short, but after a lengthy search, we have a new writer coming on board.
Kelvin Ang, a recent graduate of Syracuse University in New York, accepted the position a few weeks ago and is now in Pocatello. He'll start work Wednesday.
He comes to the Journal with an impressive resume that includes internships with MLB.com, where he covered the Milwaukee Brewers, and a few daily newspapers in the Northeast.
Look for him to be covering the Simplot Games, high school wrestling and the Big Sky indoor track and field championships for us. He's eager to get started, and we're happy to have him.
New name coming
January 22, 2008, 5:19 pmDispatch from ISU practice
January 22, 2008, 5:13 pm
By Tim Flagstad
Hello all.
I went to the Idaho State women's basketball team's practice the past two days, so I figured I'd share some thoughts on what I saw.
First thing of note is freshman Chelsea Pickering is out of service again. Anyone at the Montana State game saw her in street clothes on the end of the bench. The same Achilles' injury that's bothered her all season has flared up. She practiced in a limited capacity yesterday, but she was back on the sidelines riding an exercise bike Tuesday. She won't make the trip to Northern Arizona and Sacramento State this weekend, and who knows when she will return.
On the positive side from the injury front, freshman post Ally Sisel was set to have her stitches removed after Tuesday's practice. Remember in the shootaround before the Montana game, Sisel received a gash on her forehead that needed several stitches. She played against the Grizzlies, though.
There's nothing else too noteworthy from the practices. They looked the same as usual.
Check back in Thursday's Journal for more on the women.
Hello all.
I went to the Idaho State women's basketball team's practice the past two days, so I figured I'd share some thoughts on what I saw.
First thing of note is freshman Chelsea Pickering is out of service again. Anyone at the Montana State game saw her in street clothes on the end of the bench. The same Achilles' injury that's bothered her all season has flared up. She practiced in a limited capacity yesterday, but she was back on the sidelines riding an exercise bike Tuesday. She won't make the trip to Northern Arizona and Sacramento State this weekend, and who knows when she will return.
On the positive side from the injury front, freshman post Ally Sisel was set to have her stitches removed after Tuesday's practice. Remember in the shootaround before the Montana game, Sisel received a gash on her forehead that needed several stitches. She played against the Grizzlies, though.
There's nothing else too noteworthy from the practices. They looked the same as usual.
Check back in Thursday's Journal for more on the women.
Postgame: Idaho State 90, Montana 77
January 18, 2008, 2:17 am
By Tim Flagstad
Nobody on the Idaho State women's basketball team likely would admit it, but Thursday's game against Montana was as close to a must-win as games come four contests into the conference season.
After the blowout loss in Portland, the Bengals needed to beat the Griz for a number of reasons. First, they couldn't afford to fall two games back of Montana and Portland State and still hope to win the league. Second, they needed to show they could come out strong at home and put a team away.
Check and check.
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Nobody on the Idaho State women's basketball team likely would admit it, but Thursday's game against Montana was as close to a must-win as games come four contests into the conference season.
After the blowout loss in Portland, the Bengals needed to beat the Griz for a number of reasons. First, they couldn't afford to fall two games back of Montana and Portland State and still hope to win the league. Second, they needed to show they could come out strong at home and put a team away.
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Post-blowout practice
January 15, 2008, 12:17 am
By Tim Flagstad
I stopped by the Idaho State women's basketball team's first practice since the 40-point squeaker at Portland State.
I'll have more in Wednesday's Journal, but be assured that nobody on the Bengals is panicking.
I stayed for the first 45 minutes or so of practice, and Idaho State did nothing out of the ordinary. Before practice started, I looked at coach Jon Newlee's itinerary, and it didn't look like there was anything unusual on the schedule. Don't expect Idaho State to change too much with Montana coming to town.
With Andrea Lightfoot scoring no points and only taking three shots against the Vikings, I asked Newlee if he had any plans of running special set plays to get Lightfoot involved early. He responded by saying she's been in the offense for three years and nothing's different, so she needs to look for her shots in the flow of the regular offense.
That's it for now, but look for more Wednesday and Thursday in the Journal.
I stopped by the Idaho State women's basketball team's first practice since the 40-point squeaker at Portland State.
I'll have more in Wednesday's Journal, but be assured that nobody on the Bengals is panicking.
I stayed for the first 45 minutes or so of practice, and Idaho State did nothing out of the ordinary. Before practice started, I looked at coach Jon Newlee's itinerary, and it didn't look like there was anything unusual on the schedule. Don't expect Idaho State to change too much with Montana coming to town.
With Andrea Lightfoot scoring no points and only taking three shots against the Vikings, I asked Newlee if he had any plans of running special set plays to get Lightfoot involved early. He responded by saying she's been in the offense for three years and nothing's different, so she needs to look for her shots in the flow of the regular offense.
That's it for now, but look for more Wednesday and Thursday in the Journal.
Postgame: Idaho State 76, Eastern Washington 69
January 11, 2008, 12:24 am
By Tim Flagstad
The Idaho State women's team moved to 2-0 in Big Sky play, but it wasn't easy in Cheney, Wash.
For more observations from coach Jon Newlee and from yours truly by looking at the box score, click below.
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The Idaho State women's team moved to 2-0 in Big Sky play, but it wasn't easy in Cheney, Wash.
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Midseason look
January 5, 2008, 4:07 pm
By Tim Flagstad
First of all, Idaho State women's basketball coach Jon Newlee couldn't help but smile today when he told me the news. UCLA took out No. 2 Stanford 69-56 on Friday night. Yep, the same Bruins squad that Newlee's Bengals outplayed for most of the game in an Idaho State win in nonconference play.
Comparing like opponents is a dangerous game to play, but UCLA must be at least a decent Pac-10 team to beat the Cardinal by 13, making the Bengals' win look even bigger.
Now on to the main point of the blog. I figured since it's basically the start of a new season with conference play just under way, I'd take a look at the Idaho State roster player by player and give a sense of what to expect based on my observations from practices and games.
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First of all, Idaho State women's basketball coach Jon Newlee couldn't help but smile today when he told me the news. UCLA took out No. 2 Stanford 69-56 on Friday night. Yep, the same Bruins squad that Newlee's Bengals outplayed for most of the game in an Idaho State win in nonconference play.
Comparing like opponents is a dangerous game to play, but UCLA must be at least a decent Pac-10 team to beat the Cardinal by 13, making the Bengals' win look even bigger.
Now on to the main point of the blog. I figured since it's basically the start of a new season with conference play just under way, I'd take a look at the Idaho State roster player by player and give a sense of what to expect based on my observations from practices and games.
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Coming tomorrow 1/6
January 5, 2008, 2:56 pm
BIG BOUT: Find out how the battle for the Idaho state middleweight title belt went.
TOP TEAMS TANGLE: The Century boys' basketball team hosts defending champion Burley.
PLAYOFFS UNDER WAY: Washington/Seattle and Jacksonville/Pittsburgh kick off the NFL postseason. Get full recaps of those games plus a look ahead to Sunday's games.
TOP TEAMS TANGLE: The Century boys' basketball team hosts defending champion Burley.
PLAYOFFS UNDER WAY: Washington/Seattle and Jacksonville/Pittsburgh kick off the NFL postseason. Get full recaps of those games plus a look ahead to Sunday's games.
Quick postgame for ISU women
January 4, 2008, 1:59 am
By Tim Flagstad
I'll have more postgame analysis, thoughts and reactions in the morning after I get a few hours of much-needed sleep, but here's a quick hit to tide you all over.
The Bengals looked impressive tonight, at least until all the starters came out. If Idaho State can keep its defensive pressure at that level throughout the season, good things will happen.
Jenna Brown, Bianca Cheever and Andrea Lightfoot didn't give the Northern Colorado guards any room to breathe when they tried to bring the ball up the court. The fact that the Bengals have four players who can apply that pressure -- add Andrea Videbeck to the list when healthy -- so they really should be able to create nightmares for opposing teams, making them start their offense late in the shot clock.
About Videbeck. She played so well against Boise State, and I kept wondering why she wasn't going in the game at all, even when coach Jon Newlee cleared the bench. Well, toward the end of Wednesday's practice -- after I had already left -- Videbeck sprained the same ankle she hurt at the Texas Tech tournament. She was a gametime decision, and Newlee and the trainers decided to hold her out.
That's it for now. Take care.
I'll have more postgame analysis, thoughts and reactions in the morning after I get a few hours of much-needed sleep, but here's a quick hit to tide you all over.
The Bengals looked impressive tonight, at least until all the starters came out. If Idaho State can keep its defensive pressure at that level throughout the season, good things will happen.
Jenna Brown, Bianca Cheever and Andrea Lightfoot didn't give the Northern Colorado guards any room to breathe when they tried to bring the ball up the court. The fact that the Bengals have four players who can apply that pressure -- add Andrea Videbeck to the list when healthy -- so they really should be able to create nightmares for opposing teams, making them start their offense late in the shot clock.
About Videbeck. She played so well against Boise State, and I kept wondering why she wasn't going in the game at all, even when coach Jon Newlee cleared the bench. Well, toward the end of Wednesday's practice -- after I had already left -- Videbeck sprained the same ankle she hurt at the Texas Tech tournament. She was a gametime decision, and Newlee and the trainers decided to hold her out.
That's it for now. Take care.
Coming tomorrow: 1/4
January 3, 2008, 1:16 am
Sports get back into full swing after the holiday break and just a day too soon. Dan and Kellis are off enjoying their holidays still, but we'll get to as much as we can.
Enough whining and on to the stories.
ISU WOMEN VS. BEARS: The Bengals open Big Sky play at home against Northern Colorado, a team without its leading scorer after she suffered a season-ending injury earlier this year. Can the Bengals build off the momentum built up over the nonconference schedule? Check the ISJ and find out.
ISU MEN AT BEARS: On the men's side, the Bengals didn't have nearly the type of nonconference schedule fans, players and coaches hoped for. But that's all behind them now, and Idaho State opens league play at Northern Colorado. We'll have the story for you.
BLACK AND BLUE HOOPS: In boys' basketball, Highland and Pocatello clash at the Palace. The Indians have gotten off to slow starts in all of their games before rallying and often coming up just short. Can they reverse the trend against the Rams?
Those will be the big stories, but the section will have NFL news and notes as well as Pigskin Picks and a recap of the Orange Bowl.
Enough whining and on to the stories.
ISU WOMEN VS. BEARS: The Bengals open Big Sky play at home against Northern Colorado, a team without its leading scorer after she suffered a season-ending injury earlier this year. Can the Bengals build off the momentum built up over the nonconference schedule? Check the ISJ and find out.
ISU MEN AT BEARS: On the men's side, the Bengals didn't have nearly the type of nonconference schedule fans, players and coaches hoped for. But that's all behind them now, and Idaho State opens league play at Northern Colorado. We'll have the story for you.
BLACK AND BLUE HOOPS: In boys' basketball, Highland and Pocatello clash at the Palace. The Indians have gotten off to slow starts in all of their games before rallying and often coming up just short. Can they reverse the trend against the Rams?
Those will be the big stories, but the section will have NFL news and notes as well as Pigskin Picks and a recap of the Orange Bowl.
Coming tomorrow 1/3
January 2, 2008, 4:24 pm
Well, the holiday season is officially over, and high schools are getting back in action. Here's what to look for in tomorrow's sports section.
HOOPS RIVALRY: The Century High girls will look to avenge an earlier loss to in-town rival Highland. See photos and read the story of the game.
SKY PLAY STARTS: Get a preview of the conference opener for both the Idaho State men's and women's team.
DAN SPEAKS: Dan Thompson, after a one-week holiday hiatus, will have his weekly column, which is sure to be amusing or insightful or both.
HOOPS RIVALRY: The Century High girls will look to avenge an earlier loss to in-town rival Highland. See photos and read the story of the game.
SKY PLAY STARTS: Get a preview of the conference opener for both the Idaho State men's and women's team.
DAN SPEAKS: Dan Thompson, after a one-week holiday hiatus, will have his weekly column, which is sure to be amusing or insightful or both.
Postgame: Washington 82, Idaho State 50
January 1, 2008, 9:10 pm
By Tim Flagstad
The Journal didn't send a reporter out to Seattle for the Idaho State men's basketball team's final nonconference game of the season Monday night basically because the game meant nothing in the grand scheme of things.
I didn't have the chance to talk with coach Joe O'Brien after the loss to the Huskies, though.
Click below for a few of his thoughts.
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The Journal didn't send a reporter out to Seattle for the Idaho State men's basketball team's final nonconference game of the season Monday night basically because the game meant nothing in the grand scheme of things.
I didn't have the chance to talk with coach Joe O'Brien after the loss to the Huskies, though.
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Coming tomorrow 1/2
January 1, 2008, 4:50 pm
Big Sky hoops: Idaho State men's basketball writer Kellis Robinett breaks down the Big Sky, with conference play opening in earnest on Thursday. See which team Robinett feels has the best shot at grabbing the conference crown.
Bowled over: Read all about the New Year's Day bowls, including whether or not Hawaii can repeat Boise State's magic of a year ago.
Hockey goes outdoors: The NHL plays its first-ever outdoor game in the United States. Find out how it went.
Bowled over: Read all about the New Year's Day bowls, including whether or not Hawaii can repeat Boise State's magic of a year ago.
Hockey goes outdoors: The NHL plays its first-ever outdoor game in the United States. Find out how it went.
Coming tomorrow 1/1
December 31, 2007, 5:57 pm
On the first day of 2008, here's what to look forward to in the Journal sports section:
ISU faces final Pac-10 foe: Barring a surprising run to a postseason tournament, the Idaho State men's team faced its last Pac-10 opponent of the season Monday. See how the Bengals did.
Fearless predictions: Want to know what will happen in the world of sports this new year? Find out in a commentary.
Jazz face streaking Blazers: Portland visits Utah carrying a 13-game winning streak. Will that run last into the new year?
Bowl madness: Also, get the results of all the New Year's Eve bowls plus a look ahead to the New Year's Day games.
ISU faces final Pac-10 foe: Barring a surprising run to a postseason tournament, the Idaho State men's team faced its last Pac-10 opponent of the season Monday. See how the Bengals did.
Fearless predictions: Want to know what will happen in the world of sports this new year? Find out in a commentary.
Jazz face streaking Blazers: Portland visits Utah carrying a 13-game winning streak. Will that run last into the new year?
Bowl madness: Also, get the results of all the New Year's Eve bowls plus a look ahead to the New Year's Day games.
Postgame: Boise State 78, Idaho State 74
December 30, 2007, 11:43 pm
By Tim Flagstad
Saturday's rivalry game between Idaho State and Boise State certainly lived up to its billing as a high-scoring, up-and-down and entertaining matchup.
Neither team is afraid to shoot, and the quality of athletes on both sides was high. Both teams should fare well once their respective league play starts.
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Saturday's rivalry game between Idaho State and Boise State certainly lived up to its billing as a high-scoring, up-and-down and entertaining matchup.
Neither team is afraid to shoot, and the quality of athletes on both sides was high. Both teams should fare well once their respective league play starts.
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Coming tomorrow 12/31
December 30, 2007, 4:18 pm
By Tim Flagstad
In the final sports section of 2007, look for these stories:
Final countdown: See which story earned the title as tops of the year by the ISJ sports staff. It's a good story about a small town team making it big.
ISU plays again: The Bengals men's basketball team completes is grueling nonconference schedule with a trip to Washington. Check in for the preview.
Playoffs set: The NFL regular season is over. See how the final weekend played out and get a first look at the playoffs.
In the final sports section of 2007, look for these stories:
Final countdown: See which story earned the title as tops of the year by the ISJ sports staff. It's a good story about a small town team making it big.
ISU plays again: The Bengals men's basketball team completes is grueling nonconference schedule with a trip to Washington. Check in for the preview.
Playoffs set: The NFL regular season is over. See how the final weekend played out and get a first look at the playoffs.
FCS coaching news
December 28, 2007, 9:26 pm
By Tim Flagstad
While the date isn't set yet, one thing is certain. When the University of North Dakota visits Holt Arena next football season, the Fighting Whatever They'll Be Calleds will have a new head coach.
Southern Illinois named former UND coach Dale Lennon as its head coach today.
Remember Lennon was a finalist, a reportedly the favorite, last summer at Montana State before pulling out.
Here's a few links to a story on Lennon: http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=187280§ion=sports and http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2007/12/28/breaking_news/doc47759062863
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As for the Fighting Whatever They'll Be Calleds, remember the NCAA decided Fighting Sioux was hostile and abusive and UND just settled a lawsuit with the NCAA agreeing to retire the nickname within three years if the school can't get the backing of all three Sioux tribes in the Dakotas. That doesn't look like it'll happen.
No coach, mascot likely on the way out and a long, frigid winter. Tough times in Grand Forks. At least the hockey team is good.
While the date isn't set yet, one thing is certain. When the University of North Dakota visits Holt Arena next football season, the Fighting Whatever They'll Be Calleds will have a new head coach.
Southern Illinois named former UND coach Dale Lennon as its head coach today.
Remember Lennon was a finalist, a reportedly the favorite, last summer at Montana State before pulling out.
Here's a few links to a story on Lennon: http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=187280§ion=sports and http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2007/12/28/breaking_news/doc47759062863
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As for the Fighting Whatever They'll Be Calleds, remember the NCAA decided Fighting Sioux was hostile and abusive and UND just settled a lawsuit with the NCAA agreeing to retire the nickname within three years if the school can't get the backing of all three Sioux tribes in the Dakotas. That doesn't look like it'll happen.
No coach, mascot likely on the way out and a long, frigid winter. Tough times in Grand Forks. At least the hockey team is good.
Coming tomorrow 12/29
December 28, 2007, 5:08 pm
By Tim Flagstad
OK, so I got this idea from another newspaper's Web site, but I thought it was a good one. Here's a brief look at what you can expect in tomorrow's Idaho State Journal sports section:
Bengals to battle Broncos: Both teams made the NCAA tournament last season, and both are off to fast starts this season. Get a preview of the Idaho State women's basketball team's game against Boise State.
Battling back: It took Logan Kinghorn a couple games to recover for a concussion suffered against Boise State. Heading into Saturday's game against Northwest Nazarene, the senior looks to be back in top form.
Countdown continues: See which stories of 2007 are Nos. 4 and 5 in the ISJ top 10 countdown.
Look for those stories plus the latest from college football and the NFL.
OK, so I got this idea from another newspaper's Web site, but I thought it was a good one. Here's a brief look at what you can expect in tomorrow's Idaho State Journal sports section:
Bengals to battle Broncos: Both teams made the NCAA tournament last season, and both are off to fast starts this season. Get a preview of the Idaho State women's basketball team's game against Boise State.
Battling back: It took Logan Kinghorn a couple games to recover for a concussion suffered against Boise State. Heading into Saturday's game against Northwest Nazarene, the senior looks to be back in top form.
Countdown continues: See which stories of 2007 are Nos. 4 and 5 in the ISJ top 10 countdown.
Look for those stories plus the latest from college football and the NFL.
Stories of the year
December 26, 2007, 11:35 pm
You've seen our list; now you can make your own. What were the top 10 sports stories in southeast Idaho in 2007?
Bengals ink seven JCs
December 21, 2007, 6:29 pm
By Dan Thompson
Holiday greetings, everyone.
The Bengals are leaning a bit more heavily on junior college players with their next football recruiting crop, as already they've signed seven of them — two more than they did last year. Three of them are defensive backs, though one or two might end up playing some linebacker as well. Another is a tight end, two more are offensive linemen and the final commit so far is a defensive end.
I'll have more in the Journal on Saturday, but as people call me back (hopefully before Christmas), I'll update what I can about these recruits. Below is the list ...
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Holiday greetings, everyone.
The Bengals are leaning a bit more heavily on junior college players with their next football recruiting crop, as already they've signed seven of them — two more than they did last year. Three of them are defensive backs, though one or two might end up playing some linebacker as well. Another is a tight end, two more are offensive linemen and the final commit so far is a defensive end.
I'll have more in the Journal on Saturday, but as people call me back (hopefully before Christmas), I'll update what I can about these recruits. Below is the list ...
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Where is she now?
December 18, 2007, 10:24 pm
By Tim Flagstad
During a rare down minute in the office, I did a quick Google search to see how former Idaho State women's basketball player Lisa Fors is doing after her transfer to Division II Barry University in Miami, Fla.
She's started all nine games for Barry so far this season, and she's averaging 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 14.9 minutes a game. Her best stat is her 3-point shooting. Of her 19 total field goals on the year, 11 are from long range.
Oh, and Barry is 8-1 overall to start the year and 1-0 in conference play.
During a rare down minute in the office, I did a quick Google search to see how former Idaho State women's basketball player Lisa Fors is doing after her transfer to Division II Barry University in Miami, Fla.
She's started all nine games for Barry so far this season, and she's averaging 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 14.9 minutes a game. Her best stat is her 3-point shooting. Of her 19 total field goals on the year, 11 are from long range.
Oh, and Barry is 8-1 overall to start the year and 1-0 in conference play.
Smith there to watch
December 18, 2007, 10:16 pm
By Tim Flagstad
Coach Jon Newlee said neither side had hard feelings when sophomore guard Aralee Smith decided to leave the team recently.
The proof that both sides took the parting well came Tuesday. Smith stopped by the Bengals' practice and stayed around to watch for about an hour. In that time, she shouted words of encouragement at her former teammates, and coaches walked by to say hello. Don't be surprised if you see Smith at most of the Bengals' home games this year.
Coach Jon Newlee said neither side had hard feelings when sophomore guard Aralee Smith decided to leave the team recently.
The proof that both sides took the parting well came Tuesday. Smith stopped by the Bengals' practice and stayed around to watch for about an hour. In that time, she shouted words of encouragement at her former teammates, and coaches walked by to say hello. Don't be surprised if you see Smith at most of the Bengals' home games this year.
Postgame: Idaho State 74, Lewis-Clark State 58
December 15, 2007, 6:44 pm
By Tim Flagstad
Well, the Idaho State women's team played far from its best basketball, but the Bengals still left Reed Gym with a 16-point victory. Click below for more thoughts on the game.
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Well, the Idaho State women's team played far from its best basketball, but the Bengals still left Reed Gym with a 16-point victory. Click below for more thoughts on the game.
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Pregame buzz
December 14, 2007, 12:20 am
By Tim Flagstad
Idaho State women's basketball senior Kaylynn Fager has a chance to pull off one of those she-didn't-just-do-that sports moments in the Bengals' game Friday.
The senior from Sandy, Utah, flew to Salt Lake City after practice Thursday to attend her brother's Friday morning wedding. She plans to attend the service, hop on another flight and be back in Pocatello before tip-off against Lewis-Clark State. It's not exactly Derek Fischer in last year's NBA playoffs, but it'll still be a good story if she performs well.
Also, coach Jon Newlee plans to stick with the same starting five he's used the last two games. That lineup is: Jenna Brown, Andrea Lightfoot, Devin Diehl, Michelle Grohs and Natalie Doma. If things go as they should and Idaho State blows the Warriors away, the game won't be a good indication of how Newlee plans to manage his lineup. I have a feeling that he's settling into a steady eight-person rotation, which he needed to do early with such a large team.
That'll be all for now.
Idaho State women's basketball senior Kaylynn Fager has a chance to pull off one of those she-didn't-just-do-that sports moments in the Bengals' game Friday.
The senior from Sandy, Utah, flew to Salt Lake City after practice Thursday to attend her brother's Friday morning wedding. She plans to attend the service, hop on another flight and be back in Pocatello before tip-off against Lewis-Clark State. It's not exactly Derek Fischer in last year's NBA playoffs, but it'll still be a good story if she performs well.
Also, coach Jon Newlee plans to stick with the same starting five he's used the last two games. That lineup is: Jenna Brown, Andrea Lightfoot, Devin Diehl, Michelle Grohs and Natalie Doma. If things go as they should and Idaho State blows the Warriors away, the game won't be a good indication of how Newlee plans to manage his lineup. I have a feeling that he's settling into a steady eight-person rotation, which he needed to do early with such a large team.
That'll be all for now.
She's back
December 13, 2007, 8:56 pm
By Tim Flagstad
I was back at women's basketball practice today. Freshman Chelsea Pickering was back and practicing at full speed today, which is good news for the Bengals. Added practice depth never hurts.
Coach Jon Newlee said Pickering has been going hard the past few days, although she's not in game shape yet, which is to be expected after such a long layoff.
Pickering will be dressed and ready to go for Friday night's game against Lewis-Clark State, so if the Bengals win big, as they should against an NAIA foe, Pickering could very well see the first game action of her career.
In practice, Pickering isn't afraid to take 3-pointers -- would you expect anything less from a Newlee recruit -- and she plays either the off-guard spot or the small forward position.
I was back at women's basketball practice today. Freshman Chelsea Pickering was back and practicing at full speed today, which is good news for the Bengals. Added practice depth never hurts.
Coach Jon Newlee said Pickering has been going hard the past few days, although she's not in game shape yet, which is to be expected after such a long layoff.
Pickering will be dressed and ready to go for Friday night's game against Lewis-Clark State, so if the Bengals win big, as they should against an NAIA foe, Pickering could very well see the first game action of her career.
In practice, Pickering isn't afraid to take 3-pointers -- would you expect anything less from a Newlee recruit -- and she plays either the off-guard spot or the small forward position.
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December 12, 2007, 11:03 am
By Dan Thompson
Good morning, all.
It looked like this would be a rare year of complete retention among the Big Sky coaching fraternity, but Paul Wulff went and changed that. Yesterday he officially accepted the head job at Washington State, his alma mater, just 80 miles south of Cheney in Pullman. He'll bring along a few of his assistants: both his coordinators, and allegedly a couple positional coaches.
He's yet to divulge which present WSU assistants are staying, including George Yarno, the father of Idaho State's senior center in 2007. But that's not the only tie to Idaho State in this scenario ...
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Good morning, all.
It looked like this would be a rare year of complete retention among the Big Sky coaching fraternity, but Paul Wulff went and changed that. Yesterday he officially accepted the head job at Washington State, his alma mater, just 80 miles south of Cheney in Pullman. He'll bring along a few of his assistants: both his coordinators, and allegedly a couple positional coaches.
He's yet to divulge which present WSU assistants are staying, including George Yarno, the father of Idaho State's senior center in 2007. But that's not the only tie to Idaho State in this scenario ...
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