U of I men’s basketball program fined for coaching violation
LUKE HUDSON, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
The NCAA penalized the University of Idaho men’s basketball program and former head coach Don Verlin for rule violations related to coaching practices. The penalties included a $5,000 fine and two years of probation for the men’s basketball program, as well as restrictions during the 2020-21 season....
Student-athletes return for voluntary training
CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
June 19, 2020
WSU student-athletes were allowed to return to Pullman for voluntary workouts this week. In an online press conference on June 11, WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun said they expected a handful of student-athletes to report for the workouts. They also expected a majority of the football players to be ...
Athletic department reports $1.9 million increase in deficit
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
May 15, 2020
With spring sports being cancelled due to COVID-19, the WSU Athletic Department has reported a $1.9 million increase to their deficit this year. Matt Kleffner, CFO of the athletic department, said the deficit increase was caused by a lack of revenue from the NCAA. WSU lost about $3.3 million in rev...
Athletics director, coaches take pay reduction
CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2020
WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun announced Monday that head football coach Nick Rolovich, head basketball coach Kyle Smith and himself would be taking a five percent salary reduction through the 2020-2021 academic year. Chun said the reductions were voluntary and come on the heels of WSU President...
Candidates for the Whitman County Commission debated Thursday night about the county’s role in handling the pandemic, support of small businesses and...
