Stepping down at Idaho

by **Ryan Hanavan** on Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:41 pm

Hey everyone,

Now that the Vandals have finished the 2008 season I feel it is the time to officially announce that I am stepping down as the head coach. I have enjoyed my time in Moscow working with this program and would have loved a playoff bid this year but am extremely happy with what this program has become in such a short period of time. I defend my PhD on Friday and have already accepted a job in Missoula, MT. I am confident that the coaching staff coming in will have the necessary tools to keep this program heading in the right direction. The new coaches will be announced at another time.

Coaching is something that I truly love and I feel like I have been able to positively influence the student/athletes that have come through the programs I have been a part of. I put my heart and soul into it and have loved every minute of it. Right now I am looking forward to defending and then heading back to Missoula for the final four. I am going to enjoy this new "vacation" of sorts with a media pass instead of a whistle and look forward to seeing many of you soon.

I'd like to give thanks to Rob McQuade who served as an assistant coach and my LSM. Rob has been a huge help for me and I know he will make a great head coach someday. I'd like to thank all the coaches and PNCLL EB. I thank my wife who has been extremely understanding and supportive of my decision to coach. I'd also like to thank all of my players. They stood tall through all the drills, push ups, yelling, strange analogies, etc. I'm proud of the team they have become.

I'd also like to thank SFU for the trainers table. Very nice gift fellas! Just kidding, I'll give it back at the Final four.

Beers on Dan in Missoula!
Ryan

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by **Hi-Line Lax** on Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:00 pm

U da man Hanavan... welcome home!

I still think bugs are gross, but good luck with that defense this week too.

by **nhoskins** on Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:07 pm

You'll be missed, Ryan. Actually, myself and the other Broncos are glad to see you go after the great job with the Vandals this season :shock:

I'll see you in Missoula!

by **Dr. Jason Stockton** on Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:14 pm

Ryan,

Congrats on the wonderful job you've done with the Vandals in a very short time. You should be very proud of the season your boys had this year.

I look forward to spending quality time in Missoula as the Pat Summerall to your John Madden in the booth.

And yes, the beers are on Dan!!!

by **Ryan Hanavan** on Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:54 pm

Dr. Jason Stockton wrote:Ryan,
I look forward to spending quality time in Missoula as the Pat Summerall to your John Madden in the booth.

This one could get out of hand! I'm working on purchasing Madden's drawing screen right now.

by **Shawn Carman** on Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:25 pm

On behalf of Boise State, we would like to announce will be keeping our coaches and would like to give out a big congratulations to Ryan and the Idaho Program for a complete 180 of the team from years past. This years team finished with a bang and a season to remember for the Vandals.

Congrats Ryan on the past, present and what ever the future holds.