New Spokane Shock head coach: Andy Olson

The Spokane Shock will promote offensive coordinator Andy Olson to head coach. Olson was offered the position late Friday night and he immediately accepted, sources said. An official press conference is expected Monday.

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Spokane Shock Andy Olson (7) gets crunched by Boise's Levi Madarieta (1) in the 2nd quarter, July 26, 2008, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane Shock Andy Olson (7) reaches over the goal line for a score before Austin's Ricky Williams (2) can slap the ball away in the 2nd quarter, Aug. 2, 2008, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane Shock Andy Olson (7) and Kelvin Dickens (2) celebrate Olson's second TD in the 2nd quarter against Amarillo, Aug. 16, 2008, in the Spokane Arena.

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Spokane Shock Andy Olson (7) gets some love from fans after he caught a TD pass in the 2nd quarter against Amarillo, Aug. 16, 2008, in the Spokane Arena.

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In the third quarter, Spokane Shock's Andy Olson scores on a touchdown pass pushing the shock lead to 41-23 against Stockton on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Offensive coordinator Andy Olson, here conferring with quarterback Kyle Rowley, will be the new head coach for the Spokane Shock.

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