WSU defensive coordinator Alex Grinch nominated for Broyles Award again

Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch congratulates a player on his effort at fall camp in Lewiston. The Washington State University Cougar football team practiced at Sacajawea Middle... (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times)For the second year in a row, Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch has been nominated for the Broyles Award, which goes to the top assistant coach in college football annually.

Two years into his first stint as a defensive coordinator, Grinch, 36, is considered an up-and-coming young coach in college football. In two years at WSU, Grinch has helped the Cougars become the top rushing defense in the Pac-12, while significantly improving WSU’s takeaway…