Like everyone else, Washington offensive coordinator Jonathan Smith was stunned this week when he learned of Gary Andersen’s abrupt departure as the Oregon State coach.
Smith first heard of Andersen’s exit from Washington coach Chris Petersen, who had learned the news midway through his press conference Monday.
“I don’t know Gary that well,” Smith said Wednesday. “I’ve met him a couple times, knew a lot of people that know him and have a great deal of respect for him. So it was shocking to see that all play out.”
Smith was a standout quarterback at Oregon State from 1998-2001.