Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Washington State gets AD hire right

Jon Haarlow gets the keys.

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John Canzano
Apr 07, 2026
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Jon Haarlow will be the permanent AD at Washington State. (Photo: Iain Crimmins)

Jon Haarlow got the job.

Washington State will formally promote Haarlow to the permanent athletic director position, sources tell me. Coaches in Pullman have been informed. An announcement from the school is expected on Tuesday.

New football coach.

New Pac-12 Conference.

New athletic director.

That’s the state of things on the Palouse. WSU is navigating a narrow trail on a steep ridge. This was a delicate and important hire. University President Betsy Cantwell stayed tight to the inside edge of the path and got it right.

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