By: Washington State Athletic Communications
PULLMAN, Wash. – Former Washington State Director of Athletics Sam Jankovich passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 85.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Sam's family at this time," said WSU Director of Athletics Pat Chun. "Sam was one of the great administrators in college athletics history. He served WSU with tremendous distinction, as a football coach, administrator, and eventually as athletic director from 1976-83. His vision surrounding the football program, enlarging Martin Stadium and making conference opponents play in Pullman, was crucial to the program's future success and kept WSU relevant in the then- Pac-10 Conference.