Eastern Washington University NCAA News

With draft memories or frustrations still fresh on their minds, players from all over the country get their first chance to prove they belong on an NFL roster.

Today was the last day of rookie mini-camp for the Buffalo Bills before the organized team activities begin next week, where the veterans come in and start practicing as well.

Sept. 8, 2012; Pullman, WA, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Brandon Kaufman makes a catch for a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium.

Chase McDonald's seventh home run of the season highlighted East Carolina's four-run fourth inning as the Pirates took game one of the three-game Conference USA series 6-3 over Southern Miss Friday night at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. As if he didn't see enough different looks last season, Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams saw a few more this spring: quicker receivers, a thicker playbook and teammates looking for him to lead - all while coping with high winds that whipped Roos Field every time ... (more)

His intangibles would be welcomed, but his skill set-a strong, accurate arm but more of a pocket passer than a dual threat-isn't what head coach Steve Addazio has in mind for his ideal quarterback.

Ahead of their rookie minicamp this weekend, the Minnesota Vikings announced their final list of undrafted rookie free agent signings on Tuesday.

As an admittedly optimistic fan, I caught myself daydreaming the other day, picturing an 8-deep draft class of solid contributors, a few Pro Bowlers, and maybe even an All-Pro for good measure At this time of the year, in the immediate afterglow of the draft, I'm likely not alone in such musings.

The Vikings have agreed to terms with 16 undrafted college free agents, including Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg and three wide receivers.

One of the biggest groups of NFL free agent signees in school history plus one who will receive a tryout this Thursday are among the five players who will have the opportunity this spring and summer to make the rosters of National Football League teams.

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. An athletic point guard and a versatile forward are the latest additions to the 2013 men's basketball recruiting class at Eastern Washington University.

The Bills grabbed one of the prime undrafted free agents on Saturday night when they signed former Tennessee and Tennessee Tech wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers.

And the Steilacoom High and Eastern Washington University product will get that chance to pursue his dreams of playing in the NFL with America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys.

The 2013 NFL draft is complete and only one player from a local college was taken -- former Cougar Marquess Wilson.

One of the biggest emphases for the Eastern Washington football team this spring is developing timing between quarterback Vernon Adams and a new set of receivers.

The vikings have just signed Nicholas Edwards, WR Eastern Washington. who comes in at 6'3 / 200lbs, and will add depth at the position during camp.

Brandon Kaufman is a late-round wide receiver prospect who was highly productive in four seasons at FCS power Eastern Washington.

WHO: Senior who leads Eagles in home runs and is second in batting average and RBIs .

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. This is the longest spring quarter of Brandon Kaufman's life.

Receive FREE access by logging in to or creating your Spokesman.com account. The film confirmed what everybody saw at Saturday's Eastern Washington football scrimmage: The offense struggled at times.