Pullman — If Nick Rolovich felt the need to appease Washington State fans he did so with the answer to one question.
“Two words: Apple Cup,” Rolovich was asked during his first news conference Thursday as the new head coach at Washington State.
“Three numbers: 317,” Rolovich quickly answered. “That’s how many days until we get to play it.”
Rolovich ended up actually being off by a day. The rivalry matchup with Washington is actually 316 days from Thursday with the Apple Cup being played on Nov. 27 this year.
But his point was made.