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As expected. The 2012 class is now probably complete, although there is one more scholarship available. It's hard to imagine Ken Bone won't keep looking around, but I don't think he's exactly itching to hand out that fifth scholarship to just anyone, either.

Hey, don't miss this! It is a live chat on the 7th of October which is Thursday of homecoming before we play the Ducks in football.

I don't want to bury Craig's amazing post below, but this is a great read as well -- if you're in the mood for some hoops.

Devonte Lacy from Curtis High School in University Place. The above article is behind the pay wall, but you can find out a tiny bit about him down a bit in this story. (h/t SoCalCoug)

I don't always agree with everything Howie writes, but those of you that have been around here this season know where I stand on this topic. There's only one way he could have made this column stronger: By pointing out that Tony Bennett obviously must also have forgotten how to coach, since his team that started 14-6 and 5-2 in the ACC has now lost nine straight.

I haven't listened to it yet, so I don't know if there's much new in there. I did hear a brief clip on my way to work this morning about Bone saying they would try to identify the kids who want a college town atmosphere to recruit -- sound familiar? -- and that he didn't think he and Romar would tangle on the recruiting trail too often because of that. Interesting.

Vince Grippi has put together a fantastic get-to-know-you feature of Bone for the S-R's Sunday edition. He posted the unedited version on SportsLink; do yourself a favor and spend five minutes reading it. It will enrich your understanding of who this guy is as a person. Great stuff.

WSU10 posted this on CF.C, but I didn't see it here. Enjoy.

I'll see your spring football Q&A and raise you a Q&A with the new basketball coach. Basically, it's the same sort of answers he gave at the press conference.

From the guy who broke the story today, a few more nuggets. Including: -- A WSU source who says he's "the right guy for us" who is "a great fit here." -- Xavier Thames' personal spokesman, er, dad, not exactly giving a ringing endorsement for the hire. -- Sterk saying he thinks there is a good chance of assistants being retained.