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Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich wears a mask as he gives directions during the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S.

WSU’s Rolovich says he intends to follow vaccine mandate

August 19, 2021, 1:30pm College

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said Thursday that he intends to follow a new state mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all those working at the state’s colleges and universities, including coaches. Read story

Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich wears a mask as he gives directions during a recent football practice. Rolovich remains the only unvaccinated head football coach in the Pac-12. (AP Photo/Ted S.

WSU’s Rolovich may be required to get vaccinated because of mandate

August 18, 2021, 6:51pm College

Nick Rolovich has thus far declined to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but as a result of a new state mandate, the Washington State football coach may be required to get one, or else lose his job. Read story

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a pass on the first day fall practice in Pullman. (Ted S.

WSU’s Jayden de Laura happy to be back on field

August 6, 2021, 10:54pm College

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura is glad to be back on the field after a tumultuous offseason that saw him miss spring football because of a legal issue that was eventually resolved in his favor. Read story

FILE - Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rolovich has become the story of Pac-12 media day even though he won't be in attendance. Rolovich's announcement last week he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has divided his fan base and seemingly his school as one of the colleges requiring students and staff to be vaccinated before the start of classes this fall.

Rolovich COVID vaccine stance puts Washington State in awkward spot

July 26, 2021, 6:02pm College

Many colleges across the country are telling students a COVID-19 vaccination is required if they want to attend classes on campus during the upcoming academic year. Read story

Washington State linebacker Justus Rogers (37) celebrates with with defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) and others after intercepting a pass by quarterback Jarrett Guarantano during the first quarter of the NCAA college football team's spring game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Pullman, Wash.

Defense shines for Cougars in Crimson and Gray Game

April 24, 2021, 8:36pm College

The Crimson and Gray scrimmage had to be uplifting for Washington State’s defensive coordinator, who watched his players generate four takeaways and hold the offense to four touchdowns throughout the course of a rainy scrimmage Saturday at Martin Stadium. Read story