MERGENCY PODCAST: Jen Cohen is off to USC; What Does It Mean For Washington?

In some ways it wasn't a matter of if, but when. And we're not talking about Washington Athletic Director Jen Cohen leaving UW for USC, which was announced earlier today; we're talking about the idea of Jen Cohen leaving Washington.The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - talk about the news of Cohen's Montlake departure. Was it expected? Was it shocking? And if expected, why now? And what does it mean for Washington moving forward?They guys start with the timing of the news, as well as the idea that the Huskies already have an heir apparent to Cohen in former Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee already in place to take over, if that's the direction they go. They break down the reasons for why Cohen would leave Washington after 24 years, including the continual tug of war with upper campus for financial support, especially during the pandemic.After a break, the guys talk about the immediate impacts for Washington's athletic department, as well as what Cohen might try and do if USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley departs for the NFL, as rumored. Would she try and lure Kalen DeBoer from Seattle to Los Angeles?And what about the idea of former UW Head Coach Chris Petersen? Would he be a good fit as an athletic director?The guys also talk about fan reaction, as well as how Cohen's UW legacy will be written in the history books, before offering their final thoughts.