PULLMAN – An esteemed member of Washington State’s Alamo Bowl-winning 2018 football team is returning to the Cougars in a coaching role.
A school spokesperson confirmed to The Spokesman-Review that former WSU nickel Hunter Dale is joining Mike Leach’s staff as a defensive quality control assistant. The news was initially reported by Cougfan.com.
Leach won’t hire a new defensive coordinator to replace Tracy Claeys until the 2019 season ends, so Dale’s addition gives the Cougars another set of eyes for the time being, as inside linebackers coach Roc Bellantoni and cornerbacks coach Darcel McBath split DC duties.