Now that the dust has finally settled—and the sting of Jimmy Rodgers bolting for Ames has faded from “gut punch” to “mild heartburn”—it’s officially time to look forward. And with that comes the arrival of the 36th head coach in Washington State history: Kirby Moore.
Yes, this hire may have caught some of us off guard. And yes, it’s fair to have questions. But there are also plenty of reasons to be genuinely excited about the direction of the program. Let’s dive in.
Who Is Kirby Moore?
Age: 35
Hometown: Prosser, WA
Playing Career: Boise State WR, State 2A Player of the Year
Fun Fact: Brother of former Boise State superstar QB and current NFL head coach Kellen Moore — football IQ basically runs in the family’s bloodstream.