NorthWest Sports Blog brings you daily features on Oregon, Washington State, and BC amateur and pro sports teams.
NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies Blogger Chris Hall gives us his thoughts on the Annual Spring Game. The spring game matters because it’s the first live football fans of a team have seen for months, and will see for quite a while. Despite the small sample size and unrealistic conditions of a spring game, Husky Nation likely came out cautiously excited. Bishop Sankey, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Keith Price, Kasen WIlliams, and a number of other offensive starters sat out large portions.
NWSB Insider and UW Football Blogger Erin Acacio breaks down how the Washington Huskies’ schedule will help them in 2013. Washington plays the Boise State Broncos, the Oregon Ducks and the Washington State Cougars all at home. Also, the returns of Bishop Sankey and Jesse Collier will help make up for the loss of seniors Desmond Trufant and Cody Bruns.
NWSB insider Jon Irwin brings us breaking news that Husky start tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been suspended indefinitely after being charged with a DUI over the weekend. The story was originally reported by The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta. The Dawgs open their upcoming season on August 31, against Boise State.
NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies football blogger Chris Hall talks about five offseason objectives for the Washington Huskies to accomplish. Washington has lots of talent and depth at quarterback, so should Sark choose to come into 2013 with a new starter, there are options. But until the Huskies know who their signal caller will be, it’s going to be the single biggest offseason issue and question mark for a team that otherwise could be very good.
NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies football blogger Chris Hall breaks down the OSU vs. UW 2012 Week 9 matchup in a new Dawgs Love ‘em & Hate ‘em. Desmond Trufant, Shaq Thompson, and Sean Parker were all lethal on the day, helping contribute to Oregon State quarterback Sean Mannion’s four interceptions. It was sloppy at the end but in the end this was a HUGE win for a wounded Dawgs team.
NWSB Insider and Washington Husky blogger Brandon Choate brings us his week 9 game preview between the Washington Huskies and the visiting Oregon State Beavers. Washington will need to get back their confidence as they play yet another top 10 team this week. Keith Price will need to hold onto the ball and try to get it in the hands of his playmakers. The Husky defense will need to be aware of Markus Wheaton, the highly regarded WR for the Beavers.
NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies blogger Brandon Choate brings us what he thinks went wrong this week when the Huskies headed to Arizona to take on the Wildcats. This week, he has a different twist on his regular article, instead going over the problems that are plaguing this program as a whole this season. Keith Price needs to go back to the leader of last year and Steve Sarkisian needs to dial up game plans to cater to what he has available to him.
NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies football blogger Chris Hall breaks down the UW vs. Arizona 2012 Week 8 matchup in a new Dawgs Love ‘em & Hate ‘em. The Arizona Wildcats and the Washington Huskies both entered Saturday night’s game needing a victory, but unfortunately for fans in the Pacific Northwest, the team from the desert escaped with the win. Bishop Sankey and Austin Seferian-Jenkins played well, while Keith Price underperformed.
NWSB Editor and Writer Chris Anderson talks about the reasons to love the rivalry between the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies. Officially beginning in 1900, the rivalry between these two teams (known as the Border War) is rich with hatred and passion that stems all the way back to 1948, when the University of Washington lobbied the University of Montana to vote against the Ducks making an appearance in the Rose Bowl.
NWSB Insider and Pac 12 football blogger Jeff Budke weighs in today with some predictions for the Washington Huskies vs. Oregon Ducks Saturday matchup. He projects the “Black Mamba” De’Anthony Thomas mentions will top 8, and may reach double digits. He also says Chip Kelly will punch a sideline reporter, Steve Sarkisian will fire a member of his coaching staff mid-game, and it will rain Saturday. Enjoy the game folks.
Brand new NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies football blogger Chris Hall breaks down the Stanford vs. UW 2012 Week 5 matchup in a new Dawgs Love ‘em & Hate ‘em. What’s not to love about a win over a Pac 12 school you’ve had no luck against for 3+ years? Everyone head to church, because Bishop Sankey has arrived. Sankey’s game-breaking 61 yard touchdown run came at a crucial time.
Brand new NWSB Insider and Washington Huskies football blogger Chris Hall breaks down the PSU vs. UW 2012 Week 3 matchup in a new Dawgs Love ‘em & Hate ‘em. What’s not to love about a 52-13 win asks Chris? Well for starters, the dumb penalties, and the injuries. Back to the love though, Bishop Sankey tore through the Vikings defense en route to a two TD day. Keith Price was spectacular as well.
