According to Jim Meehan of the Spokesman Review

http://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/...sp?ID=8198

Nice to see Idaho get it done.

Jazzy - How are the Vandals feeling about this hire?

Well that might add something else to the rivalry.

This could also explain why things have been so mum about the Idaho search as of late; since Idaho and Wazzu are something like 5 miles apart.

"Way-To-Go, I-DAH-O!" "Gee, I'd better shave!"

What sort of a record do Akey's defenses have? Where did they rank in their leagues? Give us a reason to get excited.

Vandal fans are enthusiastic about the hire. He's a players coach and passionate about football. That's what the players need right now is someone that actually cares.

WSU's defense struggled late last year, but they had quite a few injuries. Their defense was pretty tough early in the year.

He's been a coach for 19 years.

As for statistics, some of his defensive players have ranked in the top 10 in sacks and tackles for loss

For team stats:
2004:
Rushing Defense: Ranked 40th
Total: 53rd

2003
Rushing Defense: ranked 6th
Total: 19th

2002
Rushing Defense: ranked 8th
Total Defense: ranked 40th

2001:
Rush Defense: ranked 33rd
Total Defense: ranked 53rd

The passing defense isn't that great, but obviously the rushing defense is good...These are total NCAA stats. I'm not sure of conference rankings. WSU had some decent teams a few years ago. A team that went to the Rose Bowl...