Nick Rolovich has been fired as the coach of the Washington State Cougars because of his failure to comply with the governor’s Covid vaccination mandate for state employees, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by John Canzano of The Oregonian.
Rolovich — a state employee who made $3 million per year — had been seeking a religious exemption with accommodations. Canzano is reporting the firing is for cause, meaning WSU would not owe Rolovich any of the remainder of his contract. He also is reporting that WSU’s unvaccinated assistants also have been fired, but it’s unclear who those are at this point.