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Bill Moos spent Monday morning working on a fence at his brand new cattle ranch outside of Pullman.

Then he hopped in his car, drove to Richland, and spent the day glad-handing Washington State University boosters at the Tri-Cities Cougars Golf Classic at Meadow Springs Country Club.

Moos was joined in Richland by many of his coaches -- including football coach Paul Wulff.

Just a regular day for WSU's new athletic director -- especially for one who used to play for the Cougs.

As far as WSU and Moos are concerned, it's a dream job for a dream guy.

"Three years ago I didn't think I'd be doing it," Moos said. "But all of the stars aligned right. I'm re-energized."

That says a lot, because Moos did a lot while being the AD at Oregon from 1995 to 2007, where the athletic budget grew from $18 million to $41 million.

But he had a falling out with Nike founder Phil Knight -- the major benefactor of Oregon athletics -- and was let go.

Moos had an agreement with Oregon that he would get a stipend of $2 million over 10 years, as long as he stayed away from a BCS school west of the Mississippi.

After he left Oregon, Moos and his family started a cattle ranch north of Pullman.

"We built that ranch in 24 months," he said.

Why a ranch?

"I was born and raised on a wheat ranch outside of Pullman," said Moos. "So I wanted to do this. I'm still active with it, but my wife Kendra runs it. She tells me what to do."

But his kids -- he has five -- found that they missed his working in college athletics.

"I found I was missing it too," he said. "Especially the competition, the student-athletes, working with the donors."

Last fall, Moos was a finalist for the UNLV AD job, until Oregon cried foul (claiming UNLV is a BCS school).

But when Jim Sterk left WSU this winter for San Diego State, creating the opening for Moos at his alma mater, the former All-Pac 8 offensive lineman found the right opening.

"When President (Elson) Floyd offered me the job there wasn't much hesitation," he said.

Even if it means possibly losing out on some money from Oregon.

"My attorneys are still working on that," he said.

Currently, Moos is in the middle of a 90-day observation of all WSU athletic programs.

"I'm very active in external things," he said. "My guys have done a fabulous job of getting me around the state to meet people. I'm trying to bring some enthusiasm to WSU."

At the end of the 90 days, he'll implement his plan for changes that need to be made to make maximum and efficient use of the work force, among other things.

Asked what his strengths are, he says "I think I'm a good people person. We can be where we should be, and I think that plays an important role with the donors. I've also got pretty good leadership skills."

His biggest self-criticism?

"I'm 59," he laughs. "But with age comes experience. I'm battle tested."

Just what the Cougars needed: A warrior to lead them.