Eastern Washington football practices indoors due to air quality concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

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Summary

Eastern Washington football moved its practice indoors due to poor air quality resulting from nearby Spokane Complex fires. Head coach Aaron Best emphasized the importance of team bonding during this unusual situation, allowing for some outdoor practice time as conditions improved. NCAA guidelines prompted the indoor sessions, with air quality shifting between 150 and 199. The team can resume outdoor activities if air quality continues to improve. Players participated in a basketball game as part of their practice, fostering competition and camaraderie.

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Key Details

•Eastern Washington practiced indoors to avoid poor air quality.
•Head coach Aaron Best focused on team bonding amid difficulties.
•Air quality index forced changes in practice location and duration.
•Players engaged in a basketball game to maintain competitiveness.
•Team hopes for longer outdoor practices as conditions improve.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Eastern Washington football shifts practice indoors due to poor air quality from Spokane Complex fires

What they're saying

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Aug. 4—Encircled by the entire Eastern Washington football team, redshirt senior linebacker Myles Mayovsky stepped to the line — the free-throw line, that is — and lofted a basketball toward the hoop. Next to him, freshman quarterback Brady Annett waited a couple of seconds to attempt his own. As Mayovsky's shot swirled around the rim and then out, Annett's shot flew smoothly through the net ...
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