Taming the 10-million-pound gorilla

CHENEY – In a career that spans nearly three decades, Jim Sarra Jr. has been in positions of many levels with institutions both small and large.

He’s battled through the ever-present challenge of fundraising and marketing with what he termed a “10-million-pound gorilla” as his chief competition for money and fan support.

Sarra is experienced in dealing with the NCAA over compliance and when all the T’s are not crossed and I’s dotted what happens then.

And, perhaps, something he considers is a strength as he seeks to become the next athletic director at Eastern Washington University might be ti...