During Monday's press conferences, Mike Leach and the WSU players were all asked if they thought the game with Idaho is a rivalry. Most of them shrugged off the question, saying they hadn't been at WSU long enough to know.
One of today's links is a story from Christian, which details the game and how it doesn't feel much like a rivalry, despite the proximity between the teams and the fancy name for the game.
When I was in school, the game against Idaho was ... the game against Idaho. Is the "Battle of the Palouse" a rivalry to you?
Football:
WSU-UI ‘rivalry’ now just another game - The Spokesman-Review
PULLMAN – If this is still a rivalry, it sure doesn’t feel much like one.
Pac-12 power rankings - Spokesman.com - Sept. 18, 2013
6 WSU (2-1, 1-0; last week: 7) – With another blowout on tap this week, Cougars’ confidence train keeps on chugging.
Receivers, RBs, QBs stay late for WSU - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Sept. 17, 2013
The rain started early Tuesday afternoon and didn't stop, making this Washington State's wettest practice of the season. It was also the longest practice of the year for a select few players. Read on for details.
WSU Athletics:
2013 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State Athletics proudly welcomed eight individuals and three teams to its Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the WSU campus, Sept. 13 and 14.
Women's soccer:
Micaela Castain Named Pac-12 Player of the Week - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Senior scored four goals last week.