Washington St. Assistant AD Jason Gesser Resigns After Sexual Misconduct Reports

Washington State assistant athletic director Jason Gesser resigned Tuesday following reports of sexual misconduct.

The Spokesman-Review Thomas Clouse reported the news, noting Gesser issued a statement, reading, "I am deeply saddened that recent circumstances in my private life have created a distraction for the department and university. While I certainly never intended to hurt anyone, I believe it is best for all involved for me to move on."

Theo Lawson of the Review shared Washington State's statement confirming the resignation, which read, in part, "We sincerely appreciate the courage it takes for individuals to come forward with concerns of this nature. We take the allegations extremely…