Keith Gilbertson

Keith Gilbertson, the offensive coordinator for undefeated Washington, was hired to coach football at California on Tuesday. Gilbertson, 43, takes over the Golden Bears' program from Bruce Snyder, who earlier this month left Cal after its most successful season in nearly 40 years to coach at Arizona State. In Gilbertson's three seasons as an assistant at Washington, the Huskies went 30-6.

Keith Gilbertson took over Washington's football program in turbulent times, filling a void left when his boss, Rick Neuheisel, was fired for gambling on NCAA basketball. On Monday, Athletic Director Todd Turner said that Gilbertson would step down at the end of the season, ending 15 months as Neuheisel's successor.

Keith Gilbertson took over Washington's football program in turbulent times, filling a void left when his boss, Rick Neuheisel, was fired for gambling on NCAA basketball. On Monday, Athletic Director Todd Turner said that Gilbertson would step down at the end of the season, ending 15 months as Neuheisel's successor.

Washington Coach Keith Gilbertson, whose Huskies are the only team to play Ohio State and USC, says it would be an injustice if the Buckeyes were to play in the Sugar Bowl. "I would clearly say USC [is the better team]," Gilbertson said. "Offensively they have such diversity and dimensions in their offense, the way that they can attack you with the run and pass. "The amount of things they're able to do against you with their complete offensive package.

Washington Coach Keith Gilbertson will return for at least one more season despite a crushing loss to California, Athletic Director Barbara Hedges said. Gilbertson signed a four-year contract with two years essentially guaranteed when he was hired in late July after the firing of Rick Neuheisel. "He stepped into a very difficult situation at a very late date," Hedges told The Seattle Times. "Some things this season have not gone as expected, but he is an outstanding coach."

Washington Coach Keith Gilbertson, whose Huskies are the only team to play Ohio State and USC, says it would be an injustice if the Buckeyes were to play in the Sugar Bowl. "I would clearly say USC [is the better team]," Gilbertson said. "Offensively they have such diversity and dimensions in their offense, the way that they can attack you with the run and pass. "The amount of things they're able to do against you with their complete offensive package.

He used to show up on campus in the late 1970s to watch USC football Coach John Robinson lead his powerhouse teams through practice. The man, a Utah State assistant coach at the time, would take copious notes, soak up the scene and disappear. "I'm sure Robinson used to say, 'Why is this guy here all the time?' " that coach says now. When Robinson left USC to coach the Rams, the kid coach followed him to Anaheim, showing up often at Rams Park. Robinson knew the guy's name but not much else.

California tight end Matt Johnson injured his left knee and is expected to miss the first few weeks of the season, Coach Keith Gilbertson said. . . . A fifth Florida State player, junior offensive tackle Forrest Conoly, was suspended, for four games, for taking illegal gifts from sports agents.

Cal Coach Bruce Snyder, Stanford's Dennis Green and Washington offensive coordinator Keith Gilbertson are the top candidates to become head football coach at Arizona State. Athletic Director Charles Harris has interviewed Green to succeed Larry Marmie, who was fired after the Sun Devils went 6-5 last season. Harris also plans to interview Snyder and Gilbertson.

The race for University of Utah football coach appears to be down to Washington assistant Coach Keith Gilbertson and Arizona assistant Ron McBride. Oregon State Coach Dave Kragthorpe removed his name from consideration Tuesday, saying, "It was flattering to be considered by the University of Utah, but I have unfinished business here (at OSU)."

Washington Coach Keith Gilbertson will return for at least one more season despite a crushing loss to California, Athletic Director Barbara Hedges said. Gilbertson signed a four-year contract with two years essentially guaranteed when he was hired in late July after the firing of Rick Neuheisel. "He stepped into a very difficult situation at a very late date," Hedges told The Seattle Times. "Some things this season have not gone as expected, but he is an outstanding coach."

He used to show up on campus in the late 1970s to watch USC football Coach John Robinson lead his powerhouse teams through practice. The man, a Utah State assistant coach at the time, would take copious notes, soak up the scene and disappear. "I'm sure Robinson used to say, 'Why is this guy here all the time?' " that coach says now. When Robinson left USC to coach the Rams, the kid coach followed him to Anaheim, showing up often at Rams Park. Robinson knew the guy's name but not much else.

Keith Gilbertson, the offensive coordinator for undefeated Washington, was hired to coach football at California on Tuesday. Gilbertson, 43, takes over the Golden Bears' program from Bruce Snyder, who earlier this month left Cal after its most successful season in nearly 40 years to coach at Arizona State. In Gilbertson's three seasons as an assistant at Washington, the Huskies went 30-6.

Sophomore Wyatt Sexton will make his first start at quarterback for Florida State, replacing injured Chris Rix for Saturday's home game against North Carolina. Rix sprained his right ankle Saturday, and Coach Bobby Bowden said Monday he would be out at least two weeks. * Redshirt freshman Carl Bonnell will start at quarterback when Washington visits Stanford this weekend, Coach Keith Gilbertson said. Casey Paus, a junior, started the first three games....