Jack Rolovich

Rolovich revived Hawaii’s Run and Shoot offense and guided them to their first 10-win season since 2010. Furthermore, he led them into their second Hawaii Bowl appearance.

Rolovich took time off in 2021 in protest of Washington State’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees, and filed a suit alleging religious discrimination.

Early Life and Education

Rolovich hails from Novato, California and attended Marin Catholic High School where he earned varsity letters in both football and baseball – being chosen as starting quarterback during his senior season and leading them to victory at league championship.

Early in 2001, he replaced Timmy Chang as Hawaii Warriors starting quarterback, leading them to an 8-1 record and throwing for 3,361 yards and 34 touchdowns during his collegiate career while setting 19 school passing records and eight total offense records.

Rolovich made clear in his statement that Chun threatened him with termination if he did not grant a religious exemption from WSU’s vaccine requirement. Brian Fahling from Kenmore indicated his plans to file suit alleging discrimination based on religious beliefs against WSU.

Professional Career

Rolovich excelled as both a passer and receiver at Hawaii during his two years there from 2000-01, starting most of 2001’s campaign and totaling 4,176 passing yards and 40 touchdowns for an outstanding 41-7 record threw with 6 school passing records still standing today.

After his playing career was complete, Rolovich went on to coach at San Marin High School and the University of Hawaii before rejoining June Jones, his college coach there, to coach their Run-and-Shoot offense for four seasons before leaving to accept a position with Montana State in November.

Rolovich holds both a bachelor’s in economics from Hawaii and master’s degrees in human performance and sport from New Mexico Highlands. Born and raised in Novato, California with wife Analea as their family caregivers; Daniel William Patrick live together now in Bozeman Montana.

Achievement and Honors

Rolovich led Hawaii to an overall 28-27 record during his four years at the helm, including three bowl appearances and its inaugural Mountain West Championship Game victory.

He was also an excellent teacher and mentor to many of his players, such as Tim Chang (two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year) and Kainoa Akina (current backup quarterback). Both earned All-Mountain West and Pac-12 honors thanks to him.

His firing came as a shock, especially with the Cougars at 5-6 on the season. But upon leaving paradise, he did not badmouth either the program or its predecessors; rather he simply stated he was seeking opportunities elsewhere and hopes to return as coach in time.

Personal Life

Nicholas Rolovich was born in Novato, California and attended Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield where he earned both football and baseball varsity letters. Later he played quarterback at City College of San Francisco’s Rams team to win their national championship before later making an appearance with Las Vegas Gladiators of Arena Football League.

Rolovich made good on his promise when he took over at WSU; running his version of a pistol offense proved highly successful, leading the team to three bowl games during his time.

He is known to bring fortune tellers to media days and is an engaging figure who should fit right in at Washington State. With an estimated net worth of seven million dollars and owning properties both in Nevada and California, he should fit right in at Washington State.

Net Worth

Nick Rolovich has been coaching college teams since 2008. Since 2012 he has served as head coach of Washington State University replacing Mike Leach.

He is among the highest paid coaches in the Pac-12 Conference and his annual salary averages roughly $3 Million. Additionally, he has worked in Arena Football League coaching positions with Rhein Fire and San Jose SaberCats.

He married Analea Donovan of Maui for his college sweetheart, and they have four children together. Known for their strong relationship spanning more than two decades. Daniel, William, Patrick and Alana. Additionally he has made considerable philanthropic donations over his life time resulting in his estimated net worth estimated at $7 Million.