Saturday's WAC digest (it's already time to get serious edition)

Things really gets cookin' tonight with every team in action.

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In the heavyweight tussle of the day (or night), Utah State and Nevada climb on to the court in what should be a spectacular pairing what with both playing really sharp ball.

Chris Murray writes about the contest. Chris also offers his keys and a prediction.

Matt Sonnenberg, Tony Jones, Shawn Harrison and Kraig Williams all preview the event (which should be on ESPN2 instead of some molasses of excitement poker tournament).

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Idaho welcomes Fresno State and the burden for victory is on the Vandals, who were bopped by visiting Nevada Thursday night. The Verlin-ites were read a degree of the riot act by their coach after looking and playing 'uninspired' against the Wolf Pack. Look for a quick hook if anyone isn't pedal to the metal for the hosts. An 0-2 record, with both being home games, would put Idaho in a big hole.

Idaho athletics previews as does Bulldog athletics.

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Hawaii bids aloha to San Jose State with an apparently okay Zane Johnson.

Dayton Morinaga goes multimedia in looking at the matchup plus Jeff Portnoy checks in.

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Louisiana Tech and New Mexico State will tangle down Ruston way in what should be a very intriguing matchup -- wings and guards versus frontcourters in a generalizing way.

Jason Groves looks at the pairing as does Jerit Roser.

Sam Wasson serves up his weekly interview with Coach Marvin Menzies.