Monthly Archives: February 2009
Make no mistake about it, Utah State felt the pain of its non-conference loss Saturday at Saint Mary’s as much as it did any loss this season — even the setback in Boise when the Aggies were ranked as high … Continue reading
It’s called the BracketBuster for a reason. When Utah State faces St. Mary’s College on Saturday afternoon, the game may very well make, or break, the Aggies’ bracket. A win will quiet many of the naysayers who like to point … Continue reading
Writing this from my bed at the Spokane Airport Ramada — I should go to the fitness center for a run, but getting out of bed might be the most strenuous workout I get after a long night in the … Continue reading
Win a few games and you get noticed locally. Win 18 in a row and the big boys start paying attention. Sports Illustrated sent veteran basketball writer Kelli Anderson to the Spectrum last week and here’s the report. Anderson took … Continue reading
The numbers keep getting more impressive for the Utah State Aggies. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, here’s a look at a few facts, figures and other tidbits following USU’s 60-52 nailbiter over Louisiana Tech. At 23-1, … Continue reading
Utah State is the flavor of the month for the national media. As a 22-1 team ranked in the national polls for only the second season in about three decades, the Aggies have been on ESPN, had players and coaches … Continue reading
New Utah State coach Gary Andersen held a few scholarships available just in case. Well, the just in case scenario happened and three high school players have signed with the Aggies and will join USU this fall. Jackie Wilson and … Continue reading
Anyone who has watched Utah State bolt out to a nation’s-best 17-game winning streak with more than a mere casual interest knows the Aggie offense starts deep in the post with Tai Wesley and Gary Wilkinson. Aggie opponents have certainly … Continue reading
Sixteen consecutive wins gets noticed. It also gets you into the Top 25. The latest ESPN/USAToday coaches poll was released a few minutes ago and the 21-1 Utah State Aggies check in at No. 22. USU is No. 25 according … Continue reading
Word surfaced over the weekend that Ashton Jefferson, thought to be one of the highlights of Gary Andersen’s first class of recruits to Utah State, is going to Oregon State instead. Jefferson — a league and county MVP from Alvin, … Continue reading


