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Sun., Aug. 17, 2014
Huskies’ QB derby remains undecided
SEATTLE – The time for Chris Petersen to make a decision is nearing. And if the Washington head football coach is to be believed, it’s not going to be an …
Mon., Aug. 4, 2014
UW dismisses one lineman, adds another
SEATTLE – Coach Chris Petersen announced at his pre-camp press conference on Sunday that sophomore Marcus Farria, who totaled 2.5 sacks in six games as a freshman in 2013, has …
Fri., July 25, 2014
Washington’s Chris Peterson suspends QB Cyler Mile
LOS ANGELES – Even before Chris Petersen took the podium at Pac-12 media day, the Washington coach set the agenda for the Huskies interview session when he told sports radio …
Sat., April 19, 2014
Washington Huskies unveil new football uniforms
SEATTLE – Introducing flashy monikers like “Northwest Frost,” “Purple Reign” and “Seattle Stealth,” the University of Washington, along with Nike, unveiled on Friday its new football uniforms for the 2014 …
Fri., April 18, 2014
Hard not to pull for UW’s Deontae Cooper
At some point, perhaps, the Deontae Cooper story won’t start with his knees. It will, perhaps, open with him starting at running back for the Washington Huskies. That story doesn’t …
Thu., April 3, 2014
Price gets chance to shine at Washington pro day
SEATTLE – Keith Price is Washington’s all-time leader in touchdown passes and is second in yards passing. So Washington’s three-year starting quarterback was more than a little shocked when he …
Sat., March 15, 2014
Petersen brings his philosophy to Seattle
He walks around the field inside Husky Stadium with a red air horn holstered on his right hip and a black whistle dangling from his neck, and yet one could …
Thu., Dec. 26, 2013
Huskies help serve needy in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – As the bus arrived and Washington’s defensive players and coaches filed off, the Huskies’ offensive squad waiting outside Glide Memorial Church prepared to board the same bus …
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 6, 2013, 11:40 a.m.
Huskies grab Petersen to replace Sark
From all corners, the reaction to Washington’s new football coaching hire – overwhelmingly positive reaction, this time – seemed to circle back to the same common thread. The Huskies got …
UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 2, 2013, 1:15 p.m.
Sarkisian leaving Huskies for USC job
Steve Sarkisian, hired in December of 2008 to resurrect a program coming off a 0-12 season, has left Washington to accept the head coaching position at USC.
Wed., Nov. 27, 2013
Simmons, Sarkisian go way back
PULLMAN – Steve Sarkisian and Dennis Simmons will be on opposite sidelines during Friday’s Apple Cup. Though they coach rival schools, it will be the only time this year they …
Mon., Nov. 25, 2013
Apple Cup will have bit more pizzazz
PULLMAN – The football coaches at Washington State allow their players 24 hours to reflect after every game to revel in their victory or lament their defeat. But while it …
Sun., Nov. 24, 2013, 7:57 p.m.
Apple Cup fraught with meaning this year
The football coaches at Washington State allow their players 24 hours to reflect after every game to revel in their victory or lament their defeat.
Fri., Nov. 15, 2013
Long time since UW win at Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. – The last time the Washington Huskies won at the Rose Bowl, they won the Rose Bowl. Yes, that Jan. 1, 2001 triumph over Purdue was UW’s most …
Wed., Oct. 30, 2013
Huskies’ Kikaha thrilled to play
SEATTLE – He’s a football player, and a pretty good one, so Hau’oli Kikaha’s personal expectations will always demand excellence, no matter the circumstances. But he’s also grounded enough to …
Sun., Oct. 27, 2013
Sankey, Price lead Huskies to 41-17 rout of Bears
SEATTLE – Bishop Sankey ran for a career-high 241 and two touchdowns, Keith Price threw a pair of long touchdowns to Jaydon Mickens and Washington snapped a three-game losing streak …
Mon., Oct. 21, 2013
UW legend Don James dead at 80
SEATTLE – The first staff meeting of Don James’ long, legendary football coaching career at the University of Washington began with an edict that exemplified the coach’s famed attention to …
Sun., Oct. 13, 2013
Ducks exploit Washington’s defense
SEATTLE – Buoyed by the kind of hubris earned through a decade of winning and nothing else, a section of Oregon supporters took over Husky Stadium on Saturday with three …
Sun., Oct. 6, 2013
Huskies can’t complete comeback at Stanford
STANFORD, Calif. – The lasting image of No. 15 Washington’s 31-28 loss on Saturday will not be of physical domination by the 5th-ranked Stanford Cardinal. These teams matched well enough …
Sun., Sept. 22, 2013
Cooper breaks through in UW rout
SEATTLE – Deontae Cooper fought back the tears in Washington’s opener when he finally got his first collegiate carry. His teammates battled their emotions on Saturday when Cooper finally scored …
Mon., Sept. 16, 2013
Huskies’ Sankey leads nation in rushing
SEATTLE – The headline in the initial wire-service report Saturday night summed up the national recognition of Washington’s running back: “Price, Stankey lead Huskies past Illini, 34-24.”
Sun., Sept. 1, 2013
Huskies dismantle 19th-ranked Boise State
SEATTLE – Saturday night Washington was full of answers. Without preseason All-American Austin Seferian-Jenkins, what would happen? How would the Huskies handle the hype and heat from opening the renovated …
Thu., Aug. 30, 2012
All eyes on UW receiver Kasen Williams
There is little debate about what Kasen Williams’ ceiling as a college receiver can be. The Washington Huskies sophomore is tall. He’s fast. He’s strong. And, as evidenced in last …
Thu., Aug. 30, 2012
Now Sarkisian can let results do the talking
Everything about Steve Sarkisian’s early days at Washington was loud and designed to attract attention to a program that had lost its way. Everything he did was made to feel …
Thu., Jan. 19, 2012
UW football coaching changes announced
SEATTLE – On the day that the University of Washington football formally announced what is expected to be the final addition to its coaching staff, coach Steve Sarkisian also threw …
Thu., Jan. 5, 2012
Top in-state prospects spurn Huskies
Fresh off having restructured their defensive coaching staff, Washington coaches hit the road to renew the work of adding a few more players. And with the Feb. 1 letter of …
Sun., Jan. 1, 2012
Holt out at UW after team gives up 67 points
SEATTLE – Nick Holt arrived at Washington with the fanfare – and salary – usually reserved for head coaches. It set a level of expectations Holt never matched, and on …
Thu., Dec. 29, 2011
Washington, Baylor will line up as strangers
About this time last year, the University of Washington football team walked into an unfamiliar situation against a familiar opponent. Tonight, quite the opposite awaits the Huskies. Having already experienced …
Mon., Dec. 5, 2011
Huskies will face Baylor in San Antonio on Dec. 29
The ink had barely dried on the invitations when Alamo Bowl organizers voiced the obvious story line for their game. “It’s going to be an offensive shootout, we assume,” said …
Tue., Nov. 22, 2011
Price will start for UW in Apple Cup
SEATTLE – It only took about 49 minutes on Saturday night for the Washington football team to renew its appreciation for Keith Price. After the sophomore quarterback checked into the …