Northwest Notes November 19, 2010

Harris MRI negative

on Achilles tear

SPOKANE - An MRI performed on Gonzaga men's basketball sophomore forward Elias Harris on Wednesday revealed no tear of his right Achilles tendon.

Gonzaga men's basketball trainer Jennifer Nyland said Harris will be evaluated on a daily basis and his status for Monday's game against third-ranked Kansas State could be a game-day decision.

Harris did not participant in full drills Thursday at practice.

Cougars to play Beavers

at Qwest Field in 2011

PULLMAN - Washington State's 2011 football game against Oregon State will be played at Qwest Field in Seattle, WSU athletic director Bill Moos announced Thursday.

"Since arriving at Washington State, it has been my intent to bring a conference game to Qwest Field each year, preferably in October and with one of the Oregon schools," said Moos. "I am thrilled that the recently announced 2011 Pac-12 schedule was able to accommodate my wishes. Hopefully, ensuing schedules will provide the same opportunity."

The 2011 game against Oregon State will be played Oct. 22.

Last year WSU announced its 2011 game against UNLV would be played at Qwest Field. That game will now be played Sept. 10 in Martin Stadium.

Shock roster

continues to grow

SPOKANE - Offensive lineman Tim Walter, who was in camp this past season with the Chicago Bears, has signed with the Spokane Shock for the 2011 Arena Football League season.

Prior to joining the Bears, Walter (6-4, 300 pounds) started 39 games over his career at Colorado State. During his senior season, he was a member of the Rimington Trophy watch list for the nation's top center. As a junior and a senior Walter received an honorable mention as an all-Mountain West Conference selection.