Paul Wulff Fired: WSU Releases Statement Confirming The News
by Brian Floyd on Nov 29, 2011 11:17 AM PST
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PrintThe Washington State athletic department confirmed Paul Wulff has been relieved of his duties in a press release this morning. The news was first reported by Vince Grippi, following a meeting between Bill Moos and Paul Wulff. The release gave a bit of insight into the decision, while also vaguely discussing what comes next.
Here's Moos' statement on the decision.
"Paul and I met at length Sunday, and then spoke again this morning, after which I determined the best path for Cougar football moving forward is to have a change of leadership," said Moos. "I appreciate all that Paul has done for Washington State football. He was hired with the objective of rebuilding this program and establishing a solid foundation. For that I thank him."
Moos also discussed what's next, in a way, saying he expects to move quickly to find a new head coach.
"We will begin the process of naming the next head coach immediately," said Moos. "I will not be discussing details of the hiring process, only that I expect to name a successful candidate as soon as possible."
For those wondering, and I know there are many, I do not expect the 2 p.m. press conference to be the time or the place a new coach is announced. In all likelihood, it will be a standard coaching change press conference, with Moos taking questions about what's next and why the decision was made.
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I can't imagine he's that close to naming a replacement.
After the dog and pony show yesterday, that’d be really crappy.
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Yeah
I would be upset with the process if Wulff was sent to talk to donors while a replacement was hammering out a contract. Don’t believe that happened though.
Doesn’t mean there aren’t discussions now and a quick process, but I would be on at least the end of the week and probably next week or later before anything is signed and official.
That's the DEFINITION
of not having someone’s back.
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by TiltingRight on Nov 29, 2011 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
love the second quote
Name him already.
At this point any time you post, and it’s NOT a picture of black pants, I get confused. - Kyle Rancourt
we shall begin the nicknaming the head coach immediately!
At this point any time you post, and it’s NOT a picture of black pants, I get confused. - Kyle Rancourt
by woolybugger on Nov 29, 2011 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
Expertise and order taking are two different things
I thought we hired Moos for the former not the latter.
Objection: unfounded speculation based on rumors
by Fractal on Nov 29, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
He was told this morning of the decision in a third meeting
There had to be some wrangling going on. It only makes sense. If the glove fits, I can’t acquit.
WTF are you talking about.
I understand that you were a big fan of Wulff personally, but there are plenty of reasons for why he was let go, including some Football reasons.
Moos has to look at the total picture, which includes donor and alumni relations, and has two major construction projects to pay for in the very near future.
Connect the dots.
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by TiltingRight on Nov 29, 2011 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
I had my concerns
I was concerned about the recruiting and the talent level, but I felt that the renovation and projects would have given Coach Wulff the tools to be successful in these things. I have vaciliated over the course of the last few years and even the past few months but I just feel this is the wrong decision.
I get that,
but you’re speculating that Moos didn’t make this decision on his own.
I’m saying there were plenty of reasons to let the man go. Moos weighed the program, donors, et al on the scales and found Wulff lacking. Making stuff up just to fling poo cuz you’re butthurt isn’t okay.
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by TiltingRight on Nov 29, 2011 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
But isn't...
…“Moos weighed the program, donors, et al on the scales and found Wulff lacking” an example of speculation too? We’ll probably never know one way or the other.
Of course it is,
I wasn’t in his head. But one leaves the impression that we have an overbearing President and a weak AD, and the other looks at everyone in a fair light.
Which do you think is more appropriate?
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by TiltingRight on Nov 29, 2011 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
Great discussion on brock and salk right now
Basic argument: Wulff was the right guy to rebuild the program but not the right guy to take it to the next level.
It might be possible that to do it correctly required someone to sacrifice their job.
If he wanted just wins for 2 seasons he would have gone the JuCo route and everybody might have praised him for the wins, which I think everyone agrees still wouldn’t happen (the wins).
by smrosendahl on Nov 29, 2011 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
It's possible to do it the right way but win a little more along the way.
A great long term coach should have been able to nip a few more wins along the way.
It’s funny, when you think about our wins over the years, so many of them were mini-miracles. The 3 late INTs that led to an overtime win against SMU, the 08 Apple cup comeback, the Colorado game this year, the Montana state game last year… I could go on. Anyway, time to focus on the future.
by spencer peaty on Nov 29, 2011 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
i find it odd that his decision wasn't made until this morning
At least judging by the words he used.
by Blackie1829 on Nov 29, 2011 11:35 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm sure that Moos wanted to do this as much as he wanted...
…to go to a dentist for a root canal with no pain medication.
It was a slow-motion firing though.
I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall to hear that long discussion on Sunday.
I wonder is Wulff brought a PowerPoint slide show to make his case?
by westsidecougar1 on Nov 29, 2011 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
maybe he wanted his own day in the media cycle
rather than share it with the 20 other schools that fired their coaches yesterday
WSU dominated the airwaves in Washington yesterday
He is smart n shit.
I miss *REAL* Four Loko
by B-Lot tailgater on Nov 30, 2011 9:10 AM PST up reply actions
I wouldn't doubt that for a minute.
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by Craig Powers on Nov 30, 2011 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
I just want to say I was for CPW getting fired.
I was also in favor of Bill Doba moving on. That said, I wish them both the best. If this team makes a bowl game next season and Paul Wulf is not busy I would hope the program invites him as part of the official traveling party. He helped build the program to where it is now, and is still part of the “Cougar Family”. Of course he would have to be willing to go and his not being interested would definitely be understandable.
Sometimes I act irrationally.
by dslagg on Nov 29, 2011 11:50 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
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