Eastern Washington assistant coach Heath Pulver followed his instincts back to Cheney
It’s been quite a year for Heath Pulver. In just a few months, Pulver has changed jobs twice, got married and had the unique experience of having the past and present Eastern Washington football coaches vie for his services. And it’s only August, which offers no time for Pulver to catch his breath. The 36-year-old Spokane native is back where he was six years ago – coaching special teams and tight ends at Eastern – and he couldn’t be happier. At least Pulver knew what he was getting into: a chance to coach near his hometown for a winning program. That much hasn’t changed since Pulver left six years ago to coach in the FBS ranks. “The culture that’s been built, to stay calm and don’t panic in a game, that goes to the kids, too,” said Pulver, alluding to the influence of former Eastern coach Beau Baldwin . After the Eagles won the national title in 2010, Pulver stuck around for another year before working for another former Eagle, Jim McElwain, at Colorado State. In Fort Collins, Pulver...