Huskies Go On Post-Probation Shopping Spree, Sign 23

From his own state, Jim Lambright landed 310-pound offensive lineman Chad Ward and junior-college transfer Corey Dillon, a tailback.

From California, Lambright signed tailback Curtis Williams, 305-pound O-lineman Dominic Daste and safety Jeremiah Pharms.

Wednesday was a big - 23 players big - day for the Washington Huskies after being restricted to handing out 15 football scholarships in each of the past two Februarys because they were on probation.

Headed into his fourth season as Don James’ replacement as Washington’s head coach, Lambright sounded satisfied with what he got - 13 players from California and nine from in-state.

Scott Linehan will replace Bill Diedrick as offensive coordinator, Lambright announced.

Diedrick, a former Washington State and University of Idaho assistant, will remain as quarterbacks coach, and Linehan will continue to coach receivers.