A talked-about scenario by some alums has WSU coach Bill Doba resuming his duties as defensive coordinator or retiring and Price taking over a team he led from 1989 to 2002.
"I know one thing," Price said, sidestepping that loaded question, "I'm coming back to Coeur d'Alene."
Jim Moore, Seattle PI
Wow. I could have seen these rumors swirling at the end of this upcoming season, but before it? I'm not sure what to think.
We know Doba's getting close to retirement. We know this team has been mediocre at best since Bill's magical first year in Pullman. We know Mike Price is probably itching to get back to a BCS school. What we don't know is how realistic this scenario is. The only people who know for sure are Doba, Price, and AD Jim Sterk.
Would Coug nation be willing to accept Price back? I reluctantly think so. On the coach lack-of-loyalty scale what Price did leaving for Alabama is roughly a 5 out of 10, with 10 being Dennis Erickson and 1 being Tony Bennett (both from last year). Price left for a marquee college football job after years of loyal service to the Cougs. Furthermore, you have the potential Dick/Tony Bennett scenario with Eric Price (UTEP's offensive coordinator) waiting in the wings. I would be alright with Price coming back as long as an apology to WSU is a part of his press conference. Also, it's hard to argue with wins, and Price brings that, without the total classlessness of a Dennis Erickson or Rick Neuheisal.
Unfounded or not, I don't think this will be the last time we hear this rumor. However, a winning season and a bowl game could go a long way in terms of silencing it.
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