Friday, May 4 2012 3:14 PM EDT2012-05-04 19:14:51 GMT
New Mexico State and the University of Idaho said Friday they would continue to seek a "successful solution", as member after member institution decides to leave the Western Athletic Conference>>
New Mexico State and the University of Idaho said Friday they would continue to seek a "successful solution", as member after member institution decides to leave the Western Athletic Conference.>>
The powers-that-be at the University of Idaho will speak about the recent developments in what is left of the Western Athletic Conference – and what the Vandals' plans for the future are - on Friday afternoon.
Athletic Director Rob Spear will hold a conference call with reporters at 3 p.m. (PT) to answer questions and concerns about the Vandals' future, said a spokesman with the program.
Utah State and San Jose State formally announced Friday morning they intend to leave the WAC after the 2012 season, leaving the Vandals and New Mexico State as the only remaining football schools. All other members, including two schools that had not even played a game in the conference yet, decided it was in their best interest to go to conferences such as the Big East, Conference USA, Sun Belt and Mountain West.
Spear said earlier in the week that he was "disappointed in the recent changes that are driven not by tradition, academic quality, competitiveness or the student experience, but by money." He said he would continue to "most strongly position the University of Idaho".
WAC officials said Monday in a statement "[The Board of Directors] continues to evaluate the impact upon the WAC and is closely engaged in evaluating its membership options." Interim commissioner Jeff Hurd said he was confident the WAC "would maintain its more than 50-year history as a preeminent Division I conference."
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:59:22 GMT
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.>>
Washington took advantage of two eighth-inning errors by Washington State to score a pair of runs in a 4-3 victory in Pac-12 Conference baseball, Friday night at Gesa Stadium.>>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:06:30 GMT
Photo courtesy Gonzaga athletics
The Gonzaga University baseball team continued its struggle with the University Oregon by suffering a 4-1 defeat to the 10th-ranked Ducks Wednesday at PK Park.>>
The Gonzaga University baseball team continued its struggle with the University Oregon by suffering a 4-1 defeat to the 10th-ranked Ducks Wednesday at PK Park.>>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:12 AM EDT2013-05-15 05:12:46 GMT
After tying the game in the eighth inning, the Gonzaga University baseball team suffered a 4-3 defeat as No. 10 University of Oregon walked-off in the ninth inning at PK Park Tuesday.>>
After tying the game in the eighth inning, the Gonzaga University baseball team suffered a 4-3 defeat as No. 10 University of Oregon walked-off in the ninth inning at PK Park Tuesday.>>
Monday, May 13 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-05-13 05:15:33 GMT
Six Gonzaga University baseball players spent the morning receiving their diplomasonly to battle in the series finale against Appalachian State University.>>
Six Gonzaga University baseball players spent the morning at the Spokane Arena receiving their diplomas at the university's graduation ceremony only to battle in the series finale against Appalachian State University in the afternoon.>>
MOSCOW, Idaho - Former University of Idaho football coach Robb Akey has confirmed to SWX that he has filed a lawsuit against the university.>>
MOSCOW, Idaho - Former University of Idaho football coach Robb Akey has confirmed to SWX that he has filed a lawsuit against the university. Akey declined to comment on the lawsuit, but said he's been having fun chasing his two kids around and is looking forward to fishing this summer. He is looking to coach again, and has also considered doing some broadcast work.>>
Saturday, April 20 2013 1:07 AM EDT2013-04-20 05:07:51 GMT
Idaho football fans had their first taste of Paul Petrino football and what they saw at the annual Silver and Gold game was a potent offense with a hungry, hard-hitting defense.>>
Idaho football fans had their first taste of Paul Petrino football and what they saw at the annual Silver and Gold game was a potent offense with a hungry, hard-hitting defense.>>
Saturday, April 13 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-04-13 23:31:40 GMT
The goal Saturday was 10 touchdowns. That the University of Idaho offense hit the magic number after 118 plays was the indication of improvement over a week ago.>>
The goal Saturday was 10 touchdowns. That the University of Idaho offense hit the magic number after 118 plays was the indication of improvement over a week ago.>>
Saturday, March 23 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-03-23 22:51:11 GMT
The upset-minded Idaho women's basketball team got a rude awakening almost as soon as its NCAA tournament first-round game against top-seeded and No. 3 ranked UConn tipped off.>>
The upset-minded Idaho women's basketball team got a rude awakening almost as soon as its NCAA tournament first-round game against top-seeded and No. 3 ranked UConn tipped off.>>
Monday, March 18 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-03-18 21:37:02 GMT
Idaho head coach Paul Petrino (above) named Kris Cinkovich assistant head coach.
University of Idaho football coach Paul Petrino announced Monday that Kris Cinkovich is adding assistant head coach to his roles as offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.>>
University of Idaho football coach Paul Petrino announced Monday that Kris Cinkovich is adding assistant head coach to his roles as offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.>>
Saturday, March 16 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-03-17 00:59:22 GMT
The Vandals will make their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1985.
The Idaho women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA tournament with a 67-64 win over Seattle U on Saturday in the WAC tournament championship game.>>
The Idaho women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA tournament with a 67-64 win over Seattle U on Saturday in the WAC tournament championship game.>>
As it stands now, Idaho and New Mexico State are the only remaining football schools in the WAC after 2012 (Photo: SWX)
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