Overview

• Washington hires Pat Chun from Washington State as its new athletic director, marking a significant shift in college sports dynamics.
• Chun's extensive Big Ten experience and leadership at Washington State make him a pivotal hire for Washington as it transitions to the Big Ten.
• The move is seen as a major loss for Washington State, which is already grappling with the fallout from the Pac-12 collapse.
• Chun's hiring follows the sudden departure of Troy Dannen, who left Washington for Nebraska after less than six months.
• Chun's immediate challenges include managing Washington's transition to the Big Ten and addressing significant stadium debt.