Former Spokane Shock head coach Rob Keefe set the record straight – from his perspective – about his firing last week by the team's front office.More >>
Former Spokane Shock head coach Rob Keefe set the record straight – from his perspective – about his firing last week by the team's front office. Speaking on SWX Tonight, Keefe said it was a "Jimmy Johnson-Jerry Jones kind of thing", meaning a situation in which he and the team's owners didn't see eye to eye on a number of things.More >>
SPOKANE, WA - It's been five days since the Spokane Shock announced Rob Keefe would no longer be the team's head coach. Today, Keefe released a personal statement.More >>
SPOKANE, WA - It's been five days since the Spokane Shock announced Rob Keefe would no longer be the team's head coach. Today, Keefe released a personal statement saying he felt it was important for not only him as a person, but the city of Spokane as well to know more about the situation at hand.More >>
Spokane, WA - The Spokane Shock announced today that Head Coach Rob Keefe's contract will not be renewed for the 2012 season.More >>
Spokane, WA - The Spokane Shock announced today that Head Coach Rob Keefe's contract will not be renewed for the 2012 season.More >>
by Chauncey Jones SWXRightNow.com
I understand a lot of Shock fans are upset about the team letting go of Rob Keefe. I understand. But sometimes business people have to make business decisions for the sake of business.
Aw, heck. I don't understand it either, really. As a Matter of Fact, I am just as upset about it as you are. All Rob Keefe did was win – as a player, as an assistant coach and as a head coach.
Don't forget about how he became a head coach. Adam Shackleford had just led the Shock to an af2 championship, and the Shock let him go. So now it's come full circle.
Rob is a great guy. He's animated. That animation is good when you're winning. But when you're struggling at 9-10 that animation suddenly becomes an annoyance. It wasn't about Xs and Os. I don't think the way he was let go was right, but you have to understand from Brady Nelson's win-at-all-cost standpoint that when you're not winning it's not a good look.
Somewhere Adam Shackleford is sitting back – eating a chef salad – laughing this whole thing off.
After reaching .500 with a win over New Orleans last Friday the Spokane Shock find themselves – once again – in AFL coaches poll.More >>
After reaching .500 with a win over New Orleans last Friday the Spokane Shock find themselves – once again – in AFL coaches poll. The Shock (4-4) are No. 10 in the poll released Wednesday afternoon by the league.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 2:08 PM EDT2012-05-16 18:08:27 GMT
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King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn have called a news conference to announce a financing agreement with Chris Hansen who hopes to build a new arena. More >>
The City of Seattle, King County and investor Chris Hanson came together Wednesday to announce they have reached an agreement to move forward with plans to lure an NBA and franchise back to the Emerald City.More >>
Terrance Sanders, the hero of Spokane's overtime win over New Orleans on Friday was named the AFL's Defensive Player of the Week and the league's Ironman of the Week.More >>
Terrance Sanders, the hero of Spokane's overtime win over New Orleans on Friday was named the AFL's Defensive Player of the Week and the league's Ironman of the Week.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 2:50 PM EDT2012-05-15 18:50:34 GMT
Coming off an exciting overtime victory last week against the New Orleans Voodoo (3-5), the Shock are settling into their new roster after making 15 transactions last week.More >>
Coming off an exciting overtime victory last week against the New Orleans Voodoo (3-5), the Shock are settling into their new roster after making 15 transactions last week in a mid-season shuffle.More >>
All the changes with the roster last week appeared to have done the trick for Spokane, as the Shock jumped four sports in Monday's AFL power rankings. The league released the computerized rankings MondayMore >>
All the changes with the roster last week appeared to have done the trick for Spokane, as the Shock jumped four sports in Monday's AFL power rankings. The league released the computerized rankings MondayMore >>
The NWC Chess Team brought home the K-8 Under-1000 category trophy on the strength of four finishers.More >>
The NWC Chess Team brought home the K-8 Under-1000 category trophy on the strength of four finishers. Torrey Casper scored 4.5 (from 7) to lead the team, which was made even more difficult by two of their stronger players having to play in higher sections.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 3:13 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:13:39 GMT
The College of Idaho says its board of trustees has voted to bring back football after a 35-year absence. School officials issued a statement Monday shortly before a press conference.More >>
The College of Idaho says its board of trustees has voted to bring back football after a 35-year absence. School officials issued a statement Monday shortly before a press conference on the Caldwell campus.More >>
Colonel Paul Guemmer knows a thing or two about life. He knows how to refuel a fighter jet in mid-air and how to hook a bass. And he's learning how to play the game of golf.More >>
Colonel Paul Guemmer knows a thing or two about life. He knows how to refuel a fighter jet in mid-air and how to hook a bass. And he's learning how to play the game of golf.More >>
Kelly Graves knows basketball. He also knows a little bit about golf, and a lot more about being a dad, as Matt Rogers found out on Golf Week on KHQ Local News Today.More >>
Kelly Graves knows basketball. He also knows a little bit about golf, and a lot more about being a dad, as Matt Rogers found out on Golf Week on KHQ Local News Today.More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 4:14 PM EDT2012-05-09 20:14:37 GMT
Let your kids be kids. That's the sage advice given by Richland native and US soccer star Hope Solo Wednesday morning during an interview with SWX's Michelle Dapper.More >>
Let your kids be kids. That's the sage advice given by Richland native and US soccer star Hope Solo Wednesday morning during an interview with SWX's Michelle Dapper.More >>
Ryan Leaf remains in jail in Montana after a short plea hearing on Tuesday during which he admitted to breaking into a house and possessing prescription drugs. More >>
Ryan Leaf remains in jail in Montana after a short plea hearing on Tuesday during which he admitted to breaking into a house and possessing prescription drugs. More >>
Not only will KHQ crew celebrate the great golf opportunities in the Inland Northwest, they will also use the game of golf to get to know some of the area's most famous public figures.More >>
Not only will KHQ Local News Today celebrate the great golf opportunities in the Inland Northwest, they will also use the game of golf to get to know some of the area's most famous and influential public figures.More >>
The 36th running of Bloomsday is Sunday in Spokane, with more than 50,000 runners expected to participate this year. And this time, SWX is planning unprecedented coverage of the event.More >>
The 36th running of Bloomsday is Sunday in Spokane, with more than 50,000 runners expected to participate this year. And this time, SWX is planning unprecedented coverage of the event.More >>
© Rob Keefe won as a player, as an assistant coach and as a head coach with the Spokane Shock (Photo: SWX)
