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After Nate Longshore took every first team rep at practice Tuesday, Kevin Riley took every first team rep on Wednesday. Longshore still got in some work, but coach Jeff Tedford said that Longshore needed a day of rest. Thursday’s practice could be a little more telling with regard to what to expect Saturday, but there’s no reason to believe it still won’t be a gametime decision.

Wide receiver Robert Jordan (shoulder) missed practice once again.

Linebacker Anthony Felder practiced in limited fashion, but that’s nothing new. Felder always seems to be battling some aches and pains. He should be fine for Saturday.

Here’s a story from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer earlier in the week that examines Washington State coach Bill Doba’s job security, among other things.