Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

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Canzano: Jake Dickert gives an exit interview
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Canzano: Jake Dickert gives an exit interview

Former Washington State coach says he invested everything he had.

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Dec 22, 2024
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Jake Dickert’s record at Washington State was 23-20. (Photo: Geoff Crimmins)

Jake Dickert was introduced as the head football coach at Wake Forest University on Friday. The introductory news conference was laced with optimism and enthusiasm. But the event did little to answer questions left in Dickert’s wake at Washington State.

Why did the football coach throw in the keys in Pullman? What does Dickert want to say to WSU fans? How could he preach commitment — and then leave for another job? And was the departure of quarterback John Mateer the tipping point?

Dickert sat down for an exit interview with me on Saturday.

Our conversation:

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