The Huskies reclaimed the Apple Cup with a 59-24 victory over Cougars in Pullman. WSU kept things close before UW decided to finally blow the game open, scoring 28 points unanswered in the 4th quarter. The defense seemed shaky throughout but ultimately was the difference maker as they forced 3 turnovers on the day. The offense remained unstoppable as they continued their … [Read more...] about Film Study: Washington State Cougars
On the Road…for the First Time
Ohio State won the national championship with a quarterback in Will Howard that most people would not have said in the preseason was good enough to win a title. But surround him with 5 other players on offense that were drafted in the 1st or 2nd round plus a freshman receiver that seems destined to be the #1 overall pick in two years once eligible (not to mention that defense) … [Read more...] about On the Road…for the First Time
Thursday Dots: All eyes on the Buckeyes
Washington has a chance to put the college football world on notice this weekend when hosting the Ohio State Buckeyes. We saw the Huskies topple defending champion Michigan last season, but these Buckeyes aren’t those Wolverines. The Buckeyes have two of the best players in the country in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs. Meanwhile, the Huskies boast the most … [Read more...] about Thursday Dots: All eyes on the Buckeyes
Big 10 Pick 6: Showdowns in Seattle and Happy Valley
I had a chance to go 4-2 ATS for the week going into the Apple Cup. Alas, the Dawgs’ utter offensive dominance for another week covered a spread that I thought they would be unable to cover. I will always take that tradeoff if it means better performances for UW. Plus, it was a nice way for Fisch to emphatically remove the monkey from his back about winning games on the … [Read more...] about Big 10 Pick 6: Showdowns in Seattle and Happy Valley
Wednesday Dots: Still the Dawgs
You always said the Dots would never do you wrongThe trick, you said, was never play the game too long We are a day closer to one of the biggest games of the season, when Ohio State comes to Husky Stadium to face the Dawgs. Of course, most of the news revolves around that match-up. On Tuesday, the coaching staff spoke to the media. Christian Caple noted that the tone of the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Dots: Still the Dawgs