Stanford hires Washington State’s Kyle Smith to take over men’s Basketball Program
Kyle Smith's move to Stanford leaves Washington State basketball team in search of new leadership.
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Washington AD Troy Dannen Leaving After Less Than 6 Months, Heading to Nebraska
Washington athletics department spokesman Jeff Bechtold said Dannen had informed the school that he was stepping down, though he could not confirm Dannen was taking the Nebraska job.
Michigan St. Broke Open the Wallet to land Oregon St’s Jonathan Smith
Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach.
Boise State Finds Itself in Rare Spot after Firing its Football Coach
Boise State athletic director Jeremiah Dickey entered unexplored territory when he let football coach Andy Avalos go 10 games into his third season.
MSU Tells Mel Tucker it will Fire him for Misconduct with Rape Survivor
Michigan State AD Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy.
USC Hires Washington’s Jennifer Cohen as Athletic Director
Jennifer Cohen has been hired as Southern California’s athletic director after seven years in the same post at the University of Washington.
Oregon State, Washington State Ponders Their Next Moves
Washington State and Oregon State appear to be the big losers in the destabilization of the Pac-12 that’s bordering on complete collapse.
Rolovich Sues Washington St Over Firing for Refusing Vaccine
Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mike Roth to Retire After 24 Years as Gonzaga AD
Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth will retire on Aug. 31, ending a 24-year run during which the Bulldogs had unprecedented success in men’s basketball and other sports.
Washington State Extends AD Pat Chun Through 2026
Washington State athletic director Pat Chun has received a contract extension through 2026 that will eventually increase his base salary to $700,000.