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Smoke, Basketball, and Team Spirit | Spokane News
Wildfire smoke is forcing Eastern Washington University’s football team to train indoors, but instead of letting the gloom set in, they’re turning up the energy with basketball games like “Bump”—where freshman QB Brady Annett even got a celebratory lift from his teammates. Coach Aaron Best, aware of the mental toll and NCAA air quality restrictions, uses these moments to build grit and camaraderie. For many on the roster, this isn’t just another practice—it echoes past trauma from the Gray Fire three years ago, reminding them of resilience forged in adversity. Despite shortened outdoor…
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