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Washington makes cuts to athletic budget

By Tim Booth Jun. 26, 2020 08:03 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is reducing its overall athletic department operating

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2013 file photo former head coach Jim Lambright smiles as he stands at a concourse entrance in the newly renovated Husky Stadium in Seattle. Lambright has died at age 77, the school announced on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Lambright spent nearly four decades associated with the Washington program as a player, assistant coach and head coach. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, file)
Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright dies at 77

By Tim Booth Mar. 29, 2020 04:35 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Washington football coach Jim Lambright has died at age

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
SEATTLE (AP) — Issac Bonton stomped on the purple “W” at midcourt as he slammed

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
If Nick Rolovich felt the need to appease Washington State fans he did so with

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
Nick Rolovich has left behind the beaches of Oahu for the wheat fields of the

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. Washington State is close to finalizing an agreement with Rolovich to take over as the Cougars' head football coach, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
WSU Prez: Rolovich to be football coach at Washington State

By Tim Booth Jan. 14, 2020 12:54 AM EST
The president of Washington State University tweeted Tuesday that Hawaii’s Nick

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

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes under pressure from Boise State nose tackle Scale Igiehon (90) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game at Sam Boyd Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
QB Jacob Eason leaves Washington early, will enter NFL draft

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2019 02:04 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington quarterback Jacob Eason announced Thursday he will

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
For No. 19 Boise State, the stakes in the Mountain West Conference championship

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen, center, applauds as defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, left, high-fives athletic director Jen Cohen after speaking during a news conference about Petersen's decision to resign and Lake taking over his job, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jimmy Lake relishes 1st chance as head coach at Washington

By Tim Booth Dec. 04, 2019 01:57 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Secrecy and confidentiality were of the utmost importance to

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen speaks at a news conference about his decision to resign at the end of the season, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is being promoted to head coach. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Petersen says being a head coach can ‘become very heavy’

By Tim Booth Dec. 03, 2019 12:42 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — With the evidence mounting in his mind that a break was

Washington Governor Jay Inslee hands Washington head coach Chris Petersen the Apple Cup after an NCAA college football game between Washington and Washington State, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. Washington won 31-13. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington’s Chris Petersen resigns, Jimmy Lake to take over

By Tim Booth Dec. 02, 2019 02:09 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Petersen has always worked according to his own schedule.

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Apple Cup stays with Washington after 31-13 win over Wazzu

By Tim Booth Nov. 29, 2019 07:34 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — The names changed. The script remained the same.

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon, right, moves to hug coach Mike Leach after the team's 54-53 win over Oregon State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Little at stake this time as Washington hosts Washington St

By Tim Booth Nov. 28, 2019 04:48 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Petersen made it clear that Washington’s season will be

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason catches a pass as he warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QBs Gordon, Eason grab the attention in Apple Cup

By Tim Booth Nov. 26, 2019 12:44 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — While he’s tried to avoid getting wrapped up in the outside

Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton and running back B.J. Baylor celebrate as the clock runs out in an NCAA college football game agains Arizona State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Desert Swarm: No. 6 Oregon, No. 7 Utah face final road tests

By Tim Booth Nov. 21, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin looks on during a timeout against Wyoming during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 20-17. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
New Mexico seeking normalcy facing No. 19 Boise State

By Tim Booth Nov. 15, 2019 03:22 AM EST
Even after decades of being associated with college football, this has been a

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws the ball against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
UCLA’s hopes for South title still alive facing No. 8 Utah

By Tim Booth Nov. 14, 2019 12:14 PM EST
Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference:

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) scores a touchdown against San Jose State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 21 Boise State returns home to host upstart Wyoming

By Tim Booth Nov. 08, 2019 12:12 PM EST
It's been nearly a month since No. 21 Boise State had a chance to play on its

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) scores a touchdown against San Jose State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Learning never stops for Boise State QB Hank Bachmeier

By Tim Booth Nov. 06, 2019 05:56 PM EST
Ezra Cleveland has a pretty good idea of the moment he realized Hank Bachmeier