Woodward Named UW AD

In a move which possibly inches Tyrone Willingham closer to the unemployment line, the University of Washington promoted acting athletic director Scott Woodward to the position on a permanent basis. Woodward had been in the role on a caretaker basis since Jan. 31, when former AD Todd Turner was forced to resign. By resolving the open AD slot, the school is now on stronger footing should the department opt to terminate Willingham. Without the AD role filled, the school would likely find greater difficulty in recruiting a new head coach, should Willingham be fired. The Huskies are now 0-3 this season.