I think UDub just showed up Uncle Phil...

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[AlaskaGuy]

Recruits to watch for every Way-Too-Early Top-25 team

7. Washington

While most programs will take just one quarterback in each recruiting class, Washington has the luxury of holding commitment from two ESPN Junior 300 signal-callers, and that could be an important part of this class. The Huskies have not signed an ESPN 300 quarterback since Jake Browning in the 2015 class, and this could be Browning's last year in Seattle. If Washington loses Jacob Sirmon and holds on to ESPN Junior 300 quarterback Colson Yankoff in this class, it certainly wouldn't be considered a failure at the position, but Sirmon is the No. 2 pocket passer in the country, the nation's No. 16 overall recruit and a potential five-star quarterback. He was also the first commitment for Washington in this class and could have an opportunity to take over for Browning as a true freshman. The Huskies have done extremely well recruiting Washington under head coach Chris Petersen, but they missed the No. 1 pocket passer in the 2016 class, Jacob Eason, and they couldn't reel in five-star offensive tackle Foster Sarell in the 2017 class. -- McKinney

 

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[AlaskaGuy]

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[Rabiddawgfanforever]

Not a surprise. They just had their first meaningful season in over 15 years.

And it will be fifteen before the ducks have another one

 

[AlaskaGuy]

College Football Teams with Best Shot to Go Undefeated in 2017

5. Washington Huskies

1. 
   Preseason Ranking: No. 9
   
   Biggest Weakness: Deep Ball
   
   Washington gets back a ton of its talent from last season, but losing John Ross, Sidney Jones and Budda Baker as early draft departures will negatively impact its ability to both throw and defend the deep ball. Ross ranked second in the Pac-12 in receiving yards, and Jones, Baker and departed senior Kevin King were the only Huskies who recorded more thantwo passes defended last season, according to Sports-Reference.
   
   
   Most Likely Loss: at Stanford (Nov. 10)
   
   In what was supposed to be one of the best games of the 2016 season, Washington ran a freight train through Stanford in a 44-6 blowout. But the Cardinal are expected to be the top challenger to the Huskies in the Pac-12 North, making this road game the toughest one before a likely showdown with USC in the Pac-12 championship.
   
   
   Trap Game: at Arizona State (Oct. 14)
   
   Washington has a back-loaded schedule, finishing the season with five straight against UCLA, Oregon, Stanford, Utah and Washington State. Right before the bye week to prepare for that stretch, though, the Huskies have a road game against an Arizona State team that could put a lot of points on the board if play in the secondary is a legitimate concern for Washington.

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[AlaskaGuy]

Three takeaways from the Huskies' spring game

Three takeaways from the Huskies' spring game

Plenty was on the line Saturday during Washington's spring game -- winners got burgers from a local Seattle drive-thru while the losers weren't allowed to shower after the game.

Fans were treated to whatever postgame meal and shower length they might've wanted, but most important (depending on your priorities), they got a glimpse of the team -- through drills and live play -- they haven't seen since the College Football Playoff. Here are a three takeaways from the Huskies' spring:

Jake Browning is going to be fine: Yes, he only attempted 10 passes Saturday. But for the anxious Huskies fan that was wondering what would become of the star quarterback after undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder in January, 10 passes was enough of a vote of confidence. Browning told The Seattle Times last week that his rehab is going as it should, which should also make Huskies feel good about their 2017 prospects.

"It feels good, feels exactly how it's supposed to, and it's going exactly how it's supposed to," Browning said in the article. "Our training staff does a good job. Coach Pete, Coach Smith, they've been on top of it. I've been on top of it. It's going how it's supposed to go. I probably could've gone even a little bit sooner, but you want to take those things slow and not rush it."

The Washington secondary has players in place to reload: With Sidney Jones, Kevin King and Budda Baker departed, the Huskies wanted to use this spring to get as many different guys as many reps as possible. Coming out of the spring two players seem to have separated themselves at cornerback -- Jordan Miller and Byron Murphy.

"Obviously, we lost three really good players out of that secondary but we have some really good young talent -- Byron being one of them. So I was really pleased with him. It was awesome to see him, not just today but all the practices. Every practice he showed up. We're really pleased with his progress," coach Chris Petersen said Saturday.

Heading into summer conditioning both Murphy and Miller seem to have the inner lane to starting spots, but keep an eye out for 2017 signees Elijah Molden and Keith Taylor. Molden has the athleticism and football IQ that could help him see the field immediately, but Taylor -- at 6-foot-3 -- brings a length to the secondary that will be missed now that King is gone.

It's not going to be a 1:1 fit in filling John Ross' shoes: Both Dante Pettis (who's spending the offseason competing for the Washington track team) and Chico McClatcher return in 2017. McClatcher didn't play Saturday, but that just meant there were a few other catches to be had and routes to be run by other players, which are some names to note. Brayden Lenius, who was suspended last season (then redshirted), had a good spring for the Huskies. Redshirt freshman Jordan Chin had the catch of the day Saturday (though it was ultimately -- and incorrectly -- ruled incomplete).

Running back Myles Gaskin could potentially be involved more in the pass game next season as well. Wide receiver coach Matt Lubick, who comes to Seattle via Oregon, often lobbied to get the backs more involved with the Ducks' pass game, so he could try to incorporate more of that into the Huskies' game plan, too.

 

[AlaskaGuy]

So far, Huskies putting together the highest-ranked recruiting class of the Chris Petersen era

 

[AlaskaGuy]

Dave Boling: Long way before ’17 Huskies can match ’16 predecessors

 

[AlaskaGuy]

Huskies show off talent in spring scrimmage, focus on season ahead

 

[Duckboy33]

And it will be fifteen before the ducks have another one

Wishful thinking

 

[AlaskaGuy]

Preseason College Football Rankings: Top 25 After Spring Practice

Preseason College Football Rankings: Top 25 After Spring Practice

9. Washington

1. 
   Washington rode an efficient offense and tenacious defense to a Pac-12 title and the College Football Playoff last season, and the 2017 team is expected to mirror that style.
   
   But can the 'Dawgs match those accomplishments?
   
   They return four offensive linemen, an anchor in defensive tackle Vita Vea and a superb QB-RB-WR trio with Jake Browning, Myles Gaskin and Dante Pettis, among other key pieces. Washington's foundation is sturdy, and the season-opening schedule is soft.
   
   Chris Petersen's team isn't a one-year wonder. The Huskies won't be leaving the national conversation in 2017.

 

[jon2tanman]

Wishful thinking

It's a fact! whoregon was only good because real teams had sanctions.

 

[wazzu31]

You can thank Larry Scott for that.

We all can thank Larry Scott, your program isn't the only on the verge but you don't see bankrupt Cal going an overpaying. You guys should be happy with Petersen but you guys should be smart, you will shortly have to cut a men's and women's program if you keep up with your spending habits.

 

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[AlaskaGuy]

Predicting the Best QB-WR Duos in the 2017 College Football Season

Predicting the Best QB-WR Duos in the 2017 College Football Season

3. Washington Huskies

1. 
   The Duo: Jake Browning and Dante Pettis
   
   QB Expectations
   
   Washington surprised an awful lot of people by reaching the 2017 College Football Playoff, but there's no question that the development of Jake Browning was the biggest reason why. The Huskies went from 30.6 points per game in 2015 to 41.8 this past season, thanks to Browning's TD-INT ratio tripling from 1.6 to 4.8.
   
   
   WR Expectations
   
   John Ross (81 receptions, 1,150 yards, 17 TD) was the go-to receiver for Browning last season, but Dante Pettis (53 receptions, 822 yards, 15 TD) wasn't exactly starved for attention. In fact, Pettis averaged more yards per catch (15.5) than Ross did (14.2). Pettis should slide seamlessly into the WR1 spot with Ross out of the picture. At any rate, Alex Kolodziej of FanRag Sports expects Pettis to be the top receiver in the Pac-12 this year.
   
   
   What Makes Them Special
   
   While Pettis did haul in one noteworthy bomb last season, he developed a rapport with Browning as more of a mid-range specialist in the 15-30-yard range. Browning isn't a particularly mobile QB (45 rushing yards; 25 sacks in 2016), so those deep-but-not-too-deep routes are an indispensable part of Washington's offense. This duo won't often break backs in one play, but it will gradually chop down opposing secondaries.
   

 

[AlaskaGuy]

 

[AlaskaGuy]

Washington expects no dropoff on defense

 

[mrwallace2ku]

uwub fans seem obsessed with anything UO or THIS!

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Washington is the Norte Dame of the PAC12, everyone hates em…not to mention the gold colors… northern mossback elitists.