Nick Rolovich introduced as WSU football coach

Scenes from Nick Rolovich's introduction as the 33rd football coach in Washington State history on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Pullman, Wash.

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Thu., Jan. 16, 2020

New Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks to Brenna Greene of Krem following his introductory press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
New Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks at his introductory press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
New Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich (right) enters his introductory press conference hand-in-hand with his wife Analea at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
New Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks at his introductory press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
New Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks at his introductory press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
The 2020 Cougar football team (balcony) and a crowd below listens to new Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speak at his first press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
The 2020 Cougar football team listens to new Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speak at his first press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Washington State University's Martin Stadium displays a logo depicting new head football coach Nick Rolovich on the jumbotron following his introductory press conference at the stadium on Jan. 16, 2020.

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Washington State University president Kirk Schulz speaks preceding head football coach Nick Rolovich at an introductory press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
New Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks at his introductory press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
New Washington State University head football coach Nick Rolovich speaks at his introductory press conference at the university on Jan. 16, 2020 in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich coached at University of Hawaii for eight seasons, the last four as head coach, and officially replaced Mike Leach this week.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Washington State University's Martin Stadium displays a welcome message on the jumbotron and digital banners for new head football coach Nick Rolovich and his family following an introductory press conference at the stadium on Jan. 16, 2020.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review