Washington State needs football coaches. Former quarterback Ryan Leaf is ready to help
has said he’s been sober since 2012, and these are challenging times at his alma mater.
A day after Washington State fired Nick Rolovich as its head coach along with four assistant coaches because they did not follow a state mandate and get vaccinated against COVID-19, the school was looking for coaches, especially those familiar with the unique offense.
“I ran the run-and-shoot at San Diego my rookie year with June Jones and Kevin Gilbride, essentially,” said Leaf, who was selected by the Chargers with the No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft. “So I have a pretty good idea of what it takes and what it is.”
Leaf also said he has a “close relationship” with Washington State athletic director Pat Chun. And so?
“He’s never mentioned anything’’ Leaf said of the possibility of his joining the coaching staff, even on a temporary basis. “I’ve always told him I’m here for him if he needs anything.”
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