Don't forget all the schools getting the million or whatever it is they get paid for a bowl game. Even with low attendance and ratings, there's too much money in all them bowl games for the NCAA and networks to be willing to give them up.
Washington St almost sacked Penix that time and forced the 3 and out. They have a chance. That said, Washington has huge big play ability and only need like 30 seconds to score.
He's the kind of guy you take in rounds 2-3 if you're not sold on your QB but want to give the starter a chance to show he has what it takes. I would say Nix and Penix are those type of guys too but there will be teams that take those two in the first round.