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YellowSnow
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12. Washington
The Huskies are coming off back-to-back double-digit win seasons for the first time since 1990-91. In order to reach that level in 2017, coach Chris Petersen will have to fill a couple of key voids on both sides of the ball. The offense will have a new play-caller (Bush Hamdan) after Jonathan Smith left to be the head coach at Oregon State. Hamdan has a solid core to build around on offense with the return of quarterback Jake Browning, tackle Trey Adams and tight end Hunter Bryant. Running back Myles Gaskin has posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and is contemplating a jump to the NFL. Even if Gaskin returns, Salvon Ahmed should see a bigger role in the offense after rushing for 388 yards and three scores on 61 carries in 2017. The Huskies need to develop more playmakers for Browning on the outside after Dante Pettis (63 receptions) expired his eligibility after the Fiesta Bowl. A healthy Chico McClatcher and the addition of freshman Marquis Spiker will alleviate some of the concern at receiver. Washington has led the Pac-12 in scoring defense in each of Petersen’s three years in Seattle. This group must replace standout lineman Vita Vea, linebacker Keishawn Bierria and safety Ezekiel Turner. However, coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski returns plenty of talent to build around, including linebacker Ryan Bowman, cornerback Byron Murphy and safety Taylor Rapp. Don’t expect a drastic drop in production on defense. Most importantly for Washington: Stanford visits Seattle next fall.
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/early-college-football-top-25-2018
Washington
2017 finish: 10-3
Postseason result: Lost to Penn State 42-35 in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl
With Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen on the way out and Bryce Love perhaps to follow, the Huskies’ profile in the Pac-12 is on the rise. Regardless, Washington brings back a group perhaps most well suited to restore some luster to the conference after a 1-8 bowl showing. QB Jake Browning is set to return for his fourth year, in which he must adjust to a new offensive coordinator as Bush Hamdan comes from the NFL to replace Jonathan Smith, off to coach Oregon State. Running back Myles Gaskin, also pondering an NFL decision, could provide a sizable boost offensively as Browning loses top target Dante Pettis. Vita Vea, a standout up front, is gone from the defense, which returns the core of a unit that rated as the Pac-12’s best in 2017. The bowl loss won’t dampen spirits long as UW looks in position to make a second playoff run in Chris Petersen’s fifth year.
http://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/140242/seven-teams-hype-machine-will-be-pushing-until-september
P.S. to Boobs
The Huskies are coming off back-to-back double-digit win seasons for the first time since 1990-91. In order to reach that level in 2017, coach Chris Petersen will have to fill a couple of key voids on both sides of the ball. The offense will have a new play-caller (Bush Hamdan) after Jonathan Smith left to be the head coach at Oregon State. Hamdan has a solid core to build around on offense with the return of quarterback Jake Browning, tackle Trey Adams and tight end Hunter Bryant. Running back Myles Gaskin has posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and is contemplating a jump to the NFL. Even if Gaskin returns, Salvon Ahmed should see a bigger role in the offense after rushing for 388 yards and three scores on 61 carries in 2017. The Huskies need to develop more playmakers for Browning on the outside after Dante Pettis (63 receptions) expired his eligibility after the Fiesta Bowl. A healthy Chico McClatcher and the addition of freshman Marquis Spiker will alleviate some of the concern at receiver. Washington has led the Pac-12 in scoring defense in each of Petersen’s three years in Seattle. This group must replace standout lineman Vita Vea, linebacker Keishawn Bierria and safety Ezekiel Turner. However, coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski returns plenty of talent to build around, including linebacker Ryan Bowman, cornerback Byron Murphy and safety Taylor Rapp. Don’t expect a drastic drop in production on defense. Most importantly for Washington: Stanford visits Seattle next fall.
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/early-college-football-top-25-2018
Washington
2017 finish: 10-3
Postseason result: Lost to Penn State 42-35 in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl
With Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen on the way out and Bryce Love perhaps to follow, the Huskies’ profile in the Pac-12 is on the rise. Regardless, Washington brings back a group perhaps most well suited to restore some luster to the conference after a 1-8 bowl showing. QB Jake Browning is set to return for his fourth year, in which he must adjust to a new offensive coordinator as Bush Hamdan comes from the NFL to replace Jonathan Smith, off to coach Oregon State. Running back Myles Gaskin, also pondering an NFL decision, could provide a sizable boost offensively as Browning loses top target Dante Pettis. Vita Vea, a standout up front, is gone from the defense, which returns the core of a unit that rated as the Pac-12’s best in 2017. The bowl loss won’t dampen spirits long as UW looks in position to make a second playoff run in Chris Petersen’s fifth year.
http://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/140242/seven-teams-hype-machine-will-be-pushing-until-september
P.S. to Boobs
Comments
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I knew that losing close would pay off I just had no idea it would happen so soon
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The "D" word...
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Honestly, somewhere between #10 and #15 is a fair representation of where we are right now. We aren't in the Top 10 until proven other-wise. Now if Peterman could summon the ghosts of big OOC wins past AND catch Auburn when their stock price is low, then things could change.
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10 Win Dynasties aren't what they used to be.PurpleBaze said:The "D" word...
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Nothing changed with my sarcasm...YellowSnow said:
10 Win Dynasties aren't what they used to be.PurpleBaze said:The "D" word...
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Todd Graham agreesYellowSnow said:
10 Win Dynasties aren't what they used to be.PurpleBaze said:The "D" word...
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So does Jim Mora. And the loaded, loaded south.
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Does Hamdan plan on somehow forcing Browning to do some arm strength work? I feel like 11 wins are inevitable, if so.
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UWKatie said:
Does Hamdan plan on somehow forcing Browning to do some arm strength work? I feel like 11 wins are inevitable, if so.
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I used one of those once and didn't seem to improve my arm strength.UWKatie said:Does Hamdan plan on somehow forcing Browning to do some arm strength work? I feel like 11 wins are inevitable, if so.
