articleWashington State hired South Dakota State's Jimmy Rogers as its head football coach Saturday. Rogers replaces Jake Dickert, who left to become Wake Forest’s head coach Dec. 18. Rogers arrives in Pullman after two successful years as South Dakota State's head coach. He's spent the past 12 years at South Dakota State, starting as linebackers coach in 2013. Rogers played linebacker for three seasons at South Dakota State, ending his career as the school's career tackles leader.