Wilkinson's father Bill Kajikawa was a longtime assistant coach under Kush. Smith replaces Kevin White, who resigned in April after four years at ASU to move to Notre Dame. Kush's main job will be as an ambassador toward rebuilding corporate, fan and alumni support of a football program struggling in the face of apathy and increased competition from pro teams in the Phoenix area. But Frank will go across the board for all sports. The depth of his feelings for ASU is unmatched.
People can learn from that.
Kush was traveling in Michigan yesterday and did not immediately return calls. He told The Tribune , a newspaper serving suburban Phoenix, that he plans to be more than a glad-hander for the athletic department. I'll try to bring back that old spirit. I'm sure it's still there. I just want to rekindle it and create a bigger fire.