Hickey hits ground running at EWU

New Eastern Washington University interim athletics director Lynn Hickey came prepared for her first meeting with the media in her second day on the job, Feb. 13. She had plenty of answers for all the questions, and then some.

While not dressed in knock-your-eyes out Eagle red, Hickey has that in the works.

Coming from the generally warmer parts of Texas in San Antonio, and in likely anticipation of more winter weather ahead, "I actually ordered a red parka online," Hickey said, but it still has not arrived.

Hickey replaces Bill Chaves, who has taken over the AD job at the University of North...