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. more ›

The Seattle Times breaks the story of just how diseased college sports fans have become. The newspaper got about 1,000 emails that Husky fans sent to University of Washington president Mark Emmert, athletic director Todd Turner, and coach Ty Willingham through a public records request. more ›

Well this was unexpected. Todd Turner, athletic director of the University of Washington, is stepping down, evidently at the request of university president Mark Emmert. Turner's last day is January 31st. Here's Turner's statement:After conferring with President Emmert over the last few weeks, it was determined that a change in leadership in the athletics program would be in the best interests of the University. It is with great sadness, but with a sense of pride... more ›

There are going to be some angry PR people in sports media land. The Storm have one big off-season story, who they will draft. That draft is today. But the Huskies completely stole their thunder by announcing picking their new women's coach. Weird...anyway, here's the scoop, courtesy of the Times. more ›

Bill Scott died Sunday. As Bill the Beerman, he was Seattle's most recognizable sports figure in the early-80s. Him or Jack Sikma. more ›

University of Washington Athletic Director Todd Turner revealed plans for the new UW football facility yesterday. (You can forget about it being called Husky Stadium anymore--we're on a downhill path toward "Onvia Field at Husky Stadium" or some similarly awful conceit). more ›

--A P-I editorial targets what may be the state's last living Republican (via Northwest Progressive Institute) more ›

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren today bellyached about officiating during the Seahawks' loss in the Super Bowl. Which happened two months ago. more ›