Despite economic problems, the athletic director at...

Despite economic problems, the athletic director at Washington State says the school is determined to stay in the Pacific-10 Conference.

Washington State has lost at least $500,000 a year since a Supreme Court decision that deregulated network television’s coverage of college football.

The Pac-10 moved this year to guarantee each visiting football team $125,000 for games against league opponents, a $50,000 increase. In addition, the Pac-10 has put a $200,000 ceiling on an opponent’s take.