Nick Rolovich

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018, file photo, Oregon safety Jevon Holland (8) breaks up a pass for Utah wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A group of Pac-12 football players on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, threatened to opt out of the coming season unless its concerns about competing during the COVID-19 pandemic and other racial and economic issues in college sports are addressed. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Pac-12 responds to football players threatening opt-outs

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 03, 2020 11:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Stanford coach David Shaw watches during the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif. The Pac-12 has discussed the possibility of moving to an 11-game, all-conference schedule this year amid the unprecedented uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, Southern California's Clay Helton says. Shaw also says he doesn't necessarily agree with NCAA President Mark Emmert's belief that college campuses should be open for college sports to resume. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)

Pac-12 has discussed all-conference football regular season

By Greg Beacham May. 11, 2020 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019, file photo, Andy Murray of Britain hits a shot against Dominic Thiem of Austria during their men's singles quarterfinal match in the China Open tennis tournament at the Diamond Court in Beijing. Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are among 12 players confirmed to play in the virtual Madrid Open tennis tournament this month. There will be 150,000 euros ($164,000) distributed in prize money for each of the men’s and women’s events. The winners then decide how much they want to donate to tennis players who are having a hard time financially without any tournaments to play. Another 50,000 euros ($55,000) will be donated to reduce the social impact of the pandemic.(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

The Latest: Westbrook donates 650 computers to needy kids

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Nick Rolovich dived right in when Washington State hired him in January. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for the 2020-21 season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something new from the ground up. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

Pandemic puts first-year football coaches in deeper bind

By John Marshall Apr. 10, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - This Nov. 16, 2019, file photo shows Washington State defensive back Bryce Beekman (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. Bryce Beekman has died. Police Cmdr. Jake Opgenorth said Wednesday, Marc 25, 2020, the 22-year-old Beekman was found dead at a residence in Pullman. He declined to provide additional details and said more information would be released later by the Whitman County coroner’s office. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Police: Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found dead

Mar. 25, 2020 10:49 AM EDT

Washington State's Isaac Bonton drives upcourt during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Washington State holds on late to topple Washington 78-74

By Tim Booth Feb. 29, 2020 12:44 AM EST

Washington State hires Jake Dickert as defensive coordinator

Jan. 28, 2020 07:43 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State hired Jake Dickert as its defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Dickert is the first major hire for new...

New Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich, center, is introduced by Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun, left, and Washington State President Kirk Schulz during a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Rolovich introduced at Wazzu, strikes all the right chords

By Tim Booth Jan. 16, 2020 07:15 PM EST

Hawaii coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Washington State hires Rolovich as coach, replacing Leach

By Tim Booth Jan. 14, 2020 07:47 PM EST

WSU Prez: Rolovich to be football coach at Washington State

By Tim Booth Jan. 14, 2020 12:54 AM EST

Pirate sets sail leaving Washington St to ponder what's next

By Tim Booth Jan. 09, 2020 07:09 PM EST
When Washington State athletic director Pat Chun got the phone call Thursday morning, it was less surprise and more a feeling of it finally happened. ...

Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) runs with the football during the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

McDonald leads Hawaii to 38-34 win over BYU in Hawaii Bowl

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 25, 2019 12:31 AM EST

BYU defensive back Austin Lee (2) celebrates his 26-yard interception for a touchdown against Idaho State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at LaVell Edwards Stadium, in Provo, Utah. (Leah Hogsten/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Rainbow Warriors, BYU are set to play in Hawaii Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 09:12 PM EST

Hawaii running back Miles Reed, center, breaks away from the Boise State defense on a 25 yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

No. 19 Boise State tops Hawaii 31-10 for Mountain West title

Jason Chatraw Dec. 07, 2019 07:32 PM EST

Hawaii wide receiver Jason-Matthew Sharsh, center, celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown against Army during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

No. 19 Boise St eyes another MWC title, New Year's Six berth

By Tim Booth Dec. 06, 2019 01:07 PM EST

Hawaii running back Miles Reed (26) runs through the Army defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

McDonald’s 3 TD passes help Hawaii beat Army 52-31

By Kalani Takase Dec. 01, 2019 04:20 AM EST

Army, with new life, visits Hawaii seeking 3rd straight win

By John Kekis Nov. 29, 2019 10:53 AM EST
It’s been almost a month since Army lost its fifth straight game. That narrow defeat to Air Force, however, is far in the rearview mirror. ...