Washington state

[VimSince03]

Seen some rumblings on a few forums (none confirmed or official) that WSU may be looking to hire Vigen and try to bring Costello along as the new AD as well. Would make a crappy situation even worse of there is any truth to that.

This post started off in a heart-sinking fashion!

[luckyirishguy25]

Seen some rumblings on a few forums (none confirmed or official) that WSU may be looking to hire Vigen and try to bring Costello along as the new AD as well. Would make a crappy situation even worse of there is any truth to that.

This post started off in a heart-sinking fashion!

GOD DAMN IT VIM.... Don't do that!

[SonomaCat]

A silver lining to the recent social media stubbed toe is that it probably soured some fanbases on stealing our coach this year.

[coloradocat]

A silver lining to the recent social media stubbed toe is that it probably soured some fanbases on stealing our coach this year.

I sure hope the teams that are interested in Vigen are that unserious and decide not to go after him.

[SonomaCat]

A silver lining to the recent social media stubbed toe is that it probably soured some fanbases on stealing our coach this year.

I sure hope the teams that are interested in Vigen are that unserious and decide not to go after him.

Administrators need their fanbases to be excited about new hires, so the low information folks in the fanbase (99% of fans of a team like Wazzu) do hold a lot of sway.

[tetoncat]

A silver lining to the recent social media stubbed toe is that it probably soured some fanbases on stealing our coach this year.

I sure hope the teams that are interested in Vigen are that unserious and decide not to go after him.

Administrators need their fanbases to be excited about new hires, so the low information folks in the fanbase (99% of fans of a team like Wazzu) do hold a lot of sway.

Not sure I've seen a lot of hires based on social media input. Big booster input maybe. They would look at initial video as well as Vigens statement. Who wouldn't want a coach that was keeping his player from potential altercation.

[BlueAndGoldNation]

Looks like Chip Kelly is now a candidate for the Washington State job. Wouldn't be surprised if they go with him as a temporary fix...

https://athlonsports.com/college-footba ... gton-state

[WetBreeches]

Looks like Chip Kelly is now a candidate for the Washington State job. Wouldn't be surprised if they go with him as a temporary fix...

https://athlonsports.com/college-footba ... gton-state

I could see that story being a Chip Kelly (or his people) trying to drum up interest in him as a head coach. Could he go there? Yes...but I don't see it.

The longer WSU doesn't make an announcement or the lack of CREDIBLE reports...the more worried I will get. I could see WSU allowing Vigen to coach through the playoffs this time around. I could also see Vigen working hard to keep any mention of the job out of the headlines until Cats have won the National Championship (or have lost). Thus, if there are crickets for more than a week on this job, I will get worried. I think WSU is going to look for a middle aged or older coach who is less likely to be a hired gun itching to move up as fast as possible. Vigen has certainly shown, when given an opportunity to succeed, he is willing to stay.

[tetoncat]

Chip Kelly would be hired gun and offer no continuity. Their best bet is ex player who wants to come home.

[SonomaCat]

A silver lining to the recent social media stubbed toe is that it probably soured some fanbases on stealing our coach this year.

I sure hope the teams that are interested in Vigen are that unserious and decide not to go after him.

Administrators need their fanbases to be excited about new hires, so the low information folks in the fanbase (99% of fans of a team like Wazzu) do hold a lot of sway.

Not sure I've seen a lot of hires based on social media input. Big booster input maybe. They would look at initial video as well as Vigens statement. Who wouldn't want a coach that was keeping his player from potential altercation.

Just trying to make some lemonade here ...

Knowing that hiring decisions of this magnitude can make or break an AD's career, they tend to be very conservative with their choices ... right or wrong.

[wbtfg]

A silver lining to the recent social media stubbed toe is that it probably soured some fanbases on stealing our coach this year.

I sure hope the teams that are interested in Vigen are that unserious and decide not to go after him.

Administrators need their fanbases to be excited about new hires, so the low information folks in the fanbase (99% of fans of a team like Wazzu) do hold a lot of sway.

Not sure I've seen a lot of hires based on social media input. Big booster input maybe. They would look at initial video as well as Vigens statement. Who wouldn't want a coach that was keeping his player from potential altercation.

Just trying to make some lemonade here ...

Knowing that hiring decisions of this magnitude can make or break an AD's career, they tend to be very conservative with their choices ... right or wrong.

Does WSU have an AD yet?

[Pucket21]

WSU is a dumpster fire currently and I don't know why anyone would want to associate with the program. Huge budget defecits and campus enrollment is about the same as Bozeman. They don't have an AD and they're cutting programs. I can see an FCS coach doubling there salary for 5 years but then not be able to find a job. Quality of life in Pullman compared to Bozeman is not even comparable. There would have to be a ton of money thrown out there, they did get 4 million with the Roger's buyout but that goes to the huge deficit.

[onceacat]

People realize that coaching is no different from any other job. If I worked for a company and the next year another company came and offered me 2x times the money I was making and with better benefits, I’m jumping ship. I think most people would.

It's not the jumping ship for a better offer (although leaving before your contract is up isn't exactly on the up and up). It's the attempt to burn down the program that you are leaving on the way out the door.

I've watched guys try to sabotage their employers on the way out. It was never OK then, and its not OK just because its football.