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Washington State Fires Athletic Director Anne McCoy, Appoints Jon Haarlow Interim

No cause was given, with a new president signaling a push for fundraising, NIL, facilities before a Pac‑12 relaunch.

Oct 19, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback John Mateer (10) throws a pass against the Hawaii Warriors in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
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Washington State Fires Athletic Director Anne McCoy

Overview

  • WSU said its athletics chief operating officer, Jon Haarlow, will lead on an interim basis as the university starts a national search.
  • The university did not specify a reason for the dismissal, and reporting citing sources indicates the move was not for cause.
  • President Elizabeth Cantwell has emphasized fundraising, NIL capability and facilities investment as priorities for the department’s next leader.
  • Deputy athletic director Ike Ukaegbu is leaving to become COO at Utah State, highlighting additional turnover in WSU Athletics.
  • McCoy, the first woman to hold the WSU AD job, worked at the school since 2001 and oversaw key coaching hires, Pac‑12 media‑rights work and track and field cuts.