Double Dawgcast: A UW Sports Podcast

It's the end of two eras as we release our last episode of the podcast (at least for the foreseeable future), so give a listen as we eulogize the Mike Hopkins era of Washington basketball and the strange feelings we have after actually seeing the end of his coaching tenure. We also dive into replacement candidates for the basketball program, the new coaching staff and roster for football, and a roundup on the NFL combine and upcoming NFL draft. We close with a recap on a near 4.5 year journey that we've been on doing the show with full hearts and big smiles. Thanks for listening and we'll speak again soon. Hopkins out as UW basketball coach: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/mike-hopkins-era-ends-at-uw-as-the-husky-men-fall-to-usc-in-first-round-of-pac-12-tournament/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/looking-back-at-mike-hopkins-turbulent-tenure-as-uw-mens-basketball-coach/ Candidates to replace him: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/six-candidates-to-replace-mike-hopkins-as-uw-mens-basketball-coach/ UW Football Roster Changes: https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2024/1/28/24053618/husky-portal-draft-player-tracker-2-0-uw-washington-football https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/analysis-diving-into-an-unfamiliar-and-exceptionally-fluid-uw-depth-chart/ 2024 recruiting class: https://247sports.com/college/washington/Season/2024-Football/Commits/ Former UW player Emeka Megwa sues school: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/former-running-back-files-lawsuit-against-uw-alleges-medical-negligence/

The start of the new year saw near mountain top views for the Washington Husky football team before descending into absolute chaos with a coaching change at the top. We dive into our reactions of the two post season games, the gratitude we have for the players on this shooting star of a team, the emotional whiplash of the past six days, and our thoughts on the new coach. Plus a discussion about where UW sits in the pecking order of this new look of college football, some heated thoughts about agents, and how sports truly do build bonds. @32:54: The Looney Tunes episode is called “Long-Haired Hare” where Bugs Bunny impersonates Leopold Stokowski. #2 Washington defeats #3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401551788/longhorns-huskies #1 Michigan defeats #2 Washington 34-13 in the National Championship game: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401551789/huskies-wolverines Head coach Kalen DeBoer to Alabama as the new Crimson Tide head coach: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/report-uw-huskies-coach-kalen-deboer-negotiating-contract-to-succeed-nick-saban-at-alabama/ Washington hires Jedd Fisch, formerly at Arizona, as new head football coach: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/reports-washington-targeting-arizonas-jedd-fisch-to-be-next-head-coach/ Husky player portal/draft tracker: https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2024/1/12/24036481/husky-portal-draft-player-tracker-uw-washington-huskies-football

A short lightning round for UW basketball gives way to an absolutely loaded discussion of the triumphant Pac-12 champion Washington Husky Football team and just how they got through the regular season and conference championship game undefeated. We break down the emotional swings from the last three games, what lies ahead for Sugar Bowl against Texas in a pseudo rematch from last year, awards season for players and coaches, and one last tally for our football bets. We also look back on what this moment means as fans and just how special this team is in the pantheon of UW Football. #5 UW defeats #11 Oregon State 22-20 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524060 #4 UW defeats Washington State 24-21 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524068 #3 UW defeats #5 Oregon for the Pac-12 Championship 34-31 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401539475 The pre conference championship hype video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMMqDVXDpwQ #2 Washington will play #3 Texas in the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Sugar Bowl: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-earn-no-2-seed-sugar-bowl-rematch-with-no-3-texas-in-college-football-playoff/ UW and WSU announce continuation of Apple Cup to 2028, neutral site game next year at Lumen Field and then alternating schools. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-wsu-announce-continuation-of-apple-cup-through-at-least-2028/ Deboer wins coach of the year honors in conference and nationally; 4 Huskies named all conference players and Michael Penix Jr. named Maxwell Award winner: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-coach-kalen-deboer-quarterback-michael-penix-jr-take-home-national-awards/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uws-kalen-deboer-named-pac-12-coach-of-the-year-four-huskies-earn-first-team-honors/ Michael Penix Jr. is a Heisman finalist, finishes 2nd in voting, 2nd ever finalist in program history and highest vote share ever: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-quarterback-michael-penix-jr-named-second-heisman-trophy-finalist-in-husky-history/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uws-michael-penix-jr-finishes-second-in-heisman-trophy-voting-behind-lsus-jayden-daniels/

The football season ride continues it assault on heart valves everywhere with three more wins for a flawless record but not necessarily a flawless team. We recap the victories over Stanford, USC, and Utah including the magnificent, baffling, and otherwise dramatic ways this squad finds itself in and look ahead to the final stretch in the ultimate season of Pac-12 football. Plus a detour into UW basketball's final season and yet another check in on the football bets, some of which have already hit successfully! #5 UW defeats Stanford 42-33 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524042 #5 UW defeats #20 USC 52-42 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524048 #5 UW defeats #18 Utah 35-28 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524056 2025 3 Star QB Jackson Kollock (Laguna Beach, CA) commits to UW and 2024 3 Star DL/Edge Keona Wilhite (Tucson, AZ) commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-receive-commitments-from-qb-jackson-kollock-defensive-lineman-keona-wilhite/ 2024 UW Football conference schedule unveiled: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/check-out-uw-huskies-2024-big-ten-football-schedule/ Basketball 2-0 to start season with wins over Bellarmine and Northern Kentucky. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/washington/men/2024-schedule.html 2024 4 star guard Casmir “Cash” Chavis signs with UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-program-signs-four-star-recruit-cash-davis/

With the season more than halfway through and conference play almost halfway through, we recap the Huskies' performance in the last four games, ranging from workmanlike to emotionally charged to near calamitous. We also discuss how the defense has been impressing us in moments while the offense has picked up some concerning tendencies and how we think the Dawgs will fare in the back third of the schedule. Plus another check in on the season bets and some quick thoughts about the new athletic director for UW. #8 UW defeats Cal 59-32 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524018 #7 UW defeats Arizona 31-24 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524021 #7 UW defeats #8 Oregon 36-33 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524034 #5 UW defeats Arizona State 15-7 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524038 3 star OL Davit Boyajyan (Clovis, CA) commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-earn-commitment-from-three-star-2024-offensive-lineman-davit-boyajyan/ 3 star S Joshua Lair (Missouri City, TX) commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-receive-commitment-from-four-star-texas-safety-joshua-lair-following-official-visit/ UW hires Tulane AD Troy Dannen to the same post: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/reports-washington-close-to-hiring-tulanes-troy-dannen-as-next-athletic-director/

Three games into the 2023 season and one word has defined these Washington Huskies: DOMINANT. Come listen as we recap the non conference slate of games including how historic this offense has been and could be for the upcoming season, the way the defense has improved, and a preview of the upcoming Cal game and the start of conference play. Plus a review of our season bets and some chiding of ourselves for making some foolish gambles a few weeks ago on said bets! UW defeats Boise State 56-19: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401523997 UW defeats Tulsa 43-10: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401524004 UW defeats Michigan State 41-7: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401520233

HERE LIES THE PAC-12 CONFERENCE DIED DUE TO POOR LEADERSHIP AND A CRAPPY MEDIA RIGHTS DEAL Okay, so that's not the whole story (there might have been cholera and dysentery along the way too), but we jump into the whirlwind behind the unraveling of a conference, what exactly caused the extinction of the Pac-12 conference, and shifting sands for UW as the Huskies lose Jennifer Cohen as athletic director to USC. Along the way we wax nostalgic about our history with the conference, express our concerns over rivalries and tradition, and sneak in some food bets for the upcoming season. WR Jabez Tinae enters the transfer portal https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/jabez-tinae-leaves-uw-football-team Colorado bolts for the Big 12, other corner schools join in: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38083687/colorado-board-unanimously-approves-move-pac-12-big-12 https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38136135/big-12-approves-addition-utah-arizona-state-bringing-league-16-teams Washington and Oregon off to the Big Ten next year: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/reports-washington-and-oregon-on-verge-of-accepting-big-ten-invitation/ Reasons for collapse: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/pac-12/tracing-the-pac-12s-12-strategic-blunders-that-led-to-its-collapse/ Athletic director Jen Cohen leaves UW to go to USC: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/reports-uw-athletic-director-jennifer-cohen-to-leave-for-ad-job-at-usc/ Cam Davis and Gaard Memmelaar out for season https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-starting-running-back-cameron-davis-out-for-season-with-injury/

Back from our annual summer break, we recap roster transitions for both the basketball and football team from both the portal and from recruiting. We also dig into the news of a hall of fame basketball coach potentially coming to shores of Montlake, reminisce over 2000s NBA basketball, discuss how our mentality around recruiting news has changed, and close out with a new segment where Derrick discusses grievances around another Seattle sports team. @5:23 - As of this recording, Larry Brown remains the only coach to have won a D1 NCAA Basketball Championship and NBA Championship. @9:38 – DL Sam “Taki” Taimani was the player we were thinking of. SG Nate Calmese transfers from Lamar to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-team-adds-high-scoring-transfer-from-lamar-university/ PF Wilhelm Breindenbach transfers from Nebraska to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-team-lands-former-four-star-prospect-from-nebraska/ PG Paul Mulcahy transfers from Rutgers to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-men-get-four-star-rutgers-point-guard-from-transfer-portal/ UW will play in the Continental Tire Main Event in Las Vegas with marquee names like San Diego State, Saint Mary's and Xavier this fall at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-to-compete-against-marquee-teams-in-2023-las-vegas-tournament/ Larry Brown may be joining the UW staff: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-may-add-larry-brown-to-mike-hopkins-staff-reports-say/ CB Darren Barkins transfers from Oregon to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/former-oregon-cornerback-darren-barkins-announces-verbal-commitment-to-rival-uw-huskies/ OL Jalen Klemm transfers from Kansas State to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/kansas-state-offensive-lineman-jalen-klemm-announces-transfer-to-washington/ 2024 QB commit EJ Caminong, DE Jaxson Jones, and WR Landon Bell decommits from UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-2024-garfield-quarterback-ej-caminong-withdraws-washington-commitment/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/husky-football-down-to-one-2024-commitment-after-three-star-wr-decommits/ UW Football summer recruiting surge https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-collect-eight-commitments-in-three-day-recruiting-surge/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-earn-commitment-from-four-star-2024-defensive-lineman-dominic-kirks/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/four-star-athlete-peyton-waters-adds-to-uw-huskies-growing-commitment-tally/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-portland-defensive-back-elias-johnson-continues-uw-huskies-recent-commitment-streak/

The transfers have come hot and heavy as spring football has drawn to a close, so we take a look back at the players coming and going on both the basketball team and the football. We also examine whether or not it'll have a significant impact for either squad, recap the NFL draft, and wax philosophical about which side of the ball you'd rather be maxed out if you could only choose one. @2:45 – As of this posting, Jackson Grant is still in the portal, having committed and decommitted from Montana State in April @11:40 – Dom Hampton was the third leg of that trio @23:48 – Wayne Taulapapa did sign with the Jets as an undrafted free agent Jackson Grant, Cole Bajema, PJ Fuller, Tyler Lindhart, Keyon Menifield, Noah Williams to the transfer portal: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-team-loses-pj-fuller-iii-and-jackson-grant-to-transfer-portal/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-guard-cole-bajema-announces-hes-entering-the-transfer-portal/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/keyon-menifield-announces-transfer-to-arkansas-after-one-season-with-husky-men/ Koren Johnson, Franck Kepnang, Braxton Meah, and Keion Brooks returning https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/big-man-franck-kepnang-announces-return-to-uw-mens-basketball-team/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/keyon-menifield-announces-return-to-uw-mens-basketball-team-we-coming-for-it-all/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/after-standout-freshman-season-koren-johnson-announces-hes-staying-with-husky-mens-basketball-team/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-men-get-needed-good-news-as-leading-scorer-keion-brooks-jr-announces-return-to-huskies/ SF Moses Wood transfers from Portland, SG Anthony Holland transfers from Fresno State, PG Sahvir Wheeler transfers from Kentucky: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-team-lands-first-transfer-commitment-of-offseason/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-men-land-another-veteran-shooter-in-fresno-state-transfer-anthony-holland/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/allen-kentucky-point-guard-sahvir-wheeler-is-transferring-to-washington/ S Julius Irvin medically retiring https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/notebook-cornerback-concerns-qb-questions-and-realignment-rumors-as-uw-embarks-on-spring-practice/ OL Owen Prentice leaves the team: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-football-notebook-scrimmage-standouts-prentices-departure-and-marcus-peters-return/ LB Sav'ell Smalls enters the transfer portal: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-edge-and-former-five-star-recruit-savell-smalls-to-enter-transfer-portal/ LB Demario King enters the transfer portal: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-linebacker-demario-king-enters-transfer-portal/ WR Taj Davis enters the portal: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-junior-wide-receiver-taj-davis-to-enter-transfer-portal/ OL Myles Murao enters the transfer portal: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-offensive-lineman-myles-murao-enters-transfer-portal/ DL Siaosi Finau and RB Aaron Dumas enter the transfer portal: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-dl-siaosi-finau-and-rb-aaron-dumas-enter-transfer-portal/

On the heels of yet another disappointing UW basketball season, we try to digest the news of Mike Hopkins' returning for a 7th season and the dissonance we would feel if the Huskies actually made the tournament next year. We also cover everything but spring football practices including the reclassification of Austin Mack, a canceled home and home series with Ohio State, Jen Cohen's entrance into the college football playoff committee, and media matters both in coverage and in TV rights deals. @15:35 – Oregon State is playing Michigan State in 2029 and 2030. Langston Wilson transferring and Mike Hopkins returning for next season: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/mike-hopkins-will-return-as-uw-mens-basketball-coach-next-season-husky-ad-says/ QB Austin Mack reclassifies to 2023 class, coming to Seattle in September. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-qb-commit-austin-mack-to-reclassify-into-2023-class-join-huskies-this-summer/ Ohio State home and home series canceled. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/ohio-state-cancels-football-home-and-home-series-with-washington-in-2024-and-2025/ Christian Caple's new gig is On Montlake: https://www.onmontlake.com/p/on-montlake-we-know-washingtons-story Jen Cohen named to the College Football Playoff committee: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-athletic-director-jen-cohen-named-to-college-football-playoff-selection-committee/ The Pac-12 media deal saga continues: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/pac-12-media-rights-university-presidents-issue-statement-of-unity-as-process-churns-on/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-huskies/pac-12-media-rights-predictions-for-revenue-media-partners-expansion-decisions-and-more/

The winter sports season is bringing us nothing but the blues, so we decide to form up their own search committee and find some suitable head coaching candidates just in case the UW basketball team finds themselves with a vacancy. We also turn their attention to the announcement of the 2023 football schedule, some roster additions and subtractions for the football team, and relive some angst over the Ryan Grubb news. Good thing those situations broke the way for UW so that we can stay fully engaged on the hype train! 2023 football schedule released: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-face-another-daunting-november-as-2023-football-schedule-is-announced/ QB Sam Huard transfers to Cal Poly, reunites with old high school coach and now current Cal Poly OC Sheldon Cross https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-qb-sam-huard-to-enter-transfer-portal/ WR Rome Odunze returning to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/standout-wide-receiver-rome-odunze-follows-recent-wave-in-announcing-return-to-washington-in-2023/ Ryan Grubb interviews with Alabama for the open OC position, turns them down https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/source-uw-oc-ryan-grubb-to-remain-at-washington-despite-alabama-offer/ WR Taeshaun Lyons signs with UW, UW #30 nationally after signing day https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-add-four-star-wide-receiver-taeshaun-lyons-to-2023-signing-class/ https://247sports.com/college/washington/Season/2023-Football/Commits/ 2024 QB Austin Mack commits to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-returns-to-jake-brownings-alma-mater-to-earn-commitment-from-four-star-2024-qb-austin-mack/

Pop the carbonated beverage of your choosing as we kick off the new year with an Alamo Bowl recap and discuss what this season means to fans and players after a tumultuous two years at Montlake. We also review the 2023 recruiting class, transfer portal entrants and departees, and render judgment on our burgers bets before some closing thoughts on the mediocre nature of the UW basketball this year. @31:33 – the outrageous factoid: UW “husky” nickel Dominique Hampton and defensive lineman Tuli Letuligasenoa, by comparison, tied for the team lead with four pass breakups apiece. #12 Washington defeats #20 Texas 27-20 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=401442034 UW 2023 recruiting class: https://247sports.com/college/washington/Season/2023-Football/Commits/ LB ZTF and Bralen Trice, LT Troy Fautanu, WR Jalen McMillan coming back for one more year, WR Rome Odunze still undecided https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-edge-rushers-bralen-trice-zion-tupuola-fetui-announce-return-to-huskies-together-for-2023/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/wide-receiver-jalen-mcmillan-announces-return-to-washington-in-2023/ Ryan Grubb inks another extension, pushes pay up to $2 million through 2025. Also becomes the highest paid assistant coach in UW history. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-oc-ryan-grubb-receives-another-raise-becomes-highest-paid-assistant-in-program-history/

Cue the Sergio Leone western jingle because we wrap up the UW Football season hot off two high scoring outputs against Colorado and Washington State and discuss the possibility of a third in a row with a matchup against #20 Texas in the Alamo Bowl. Also included are our reactions to the surprise return of Michael Penix Jr. for another season, coaching contract extensions, draft decisions for remaining players, and how recruiting and the transfer portal will affect the team. We also cover some good, bad, and ugly results for the basketball team and what Mike Hopkins can do (if anything) to get this team to an NCAA tournament bid. Plus our award winning game show: Guess the KenPom rating with Derrick! @14:42 – it was actually former co-DC Ikaika Malloe who said that quote last season. #17 Washington defeats Colorado 54-7 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404042 #13 Washington defeats Washington State 51-33 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404051 Deboer and Grubb sign extensions https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35087450/washington-gives-football-coach-kalen-deboer-extension https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-offensive-coordinator-ryan-grubb-agrees-to-contract-extension-through-2025/ S Cam Williams, DL Kuao Peihopa, CB Zakhari Spears announces transfer https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/husky-football-transfer-portal-tracker-the-latest-on-uws-roster-moves/ QB Michael Penix Jr and DL Tuli Letuligasenoa returning for 2023 season: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/standout-qb-michael-penix-jr-announces-hell-return-to-washington-for-2023-season/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/standout-dt-tuli-letuligasenoa-follows-michael-penix-jr-in-announcing-uw-return-in-2023/ UW Basketball schedule https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/washington/2023-schedule.html Franck Kepnang out for season with knee injury, Jackson Grant burning his redshirt to provide depth. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/braxton-meah-will-play-vs-colorado-but-uw-mens-basketball-will-rely-on-small-ball-lineup-after-losing-franck-kepnang/

An all-time win against Oregon has us celebrating and gushing over a tremendous performance by this Huskies squad who are in the midst of football happiness with three straight wins since our last episode. We talk about the resilience and brilliance of Michael Penix Jr., the redemptive arc of Peyton Henry, lots of minutiae about the game itself, and the ceiling this team has. Plus, firsthand observations from Derrick about UW basketball and their 2-0 start, successfully naming players on the team, and the start of charting the KenPom rankings for another year. @10:28: The Jake Browning pre-Oregon hype video: https://twitter.com/UW_Football/status/1591205060847235072/video/1 @14:23: Brock Huard to Reggie Davis telecast: https://youtu.be/ayHalMKc9Xw?t=7963 Highlight video with Bob Rondeau call: https://twitter.com/uw_football/status/1277787690650333184?lang=en Washington defeats Cal 28-21 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404019 Washington defeats #23 Oregon State 24-21 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404031 #25 Washington defeats #6 Oregon 37-34 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404037

To nurse away the pain of the Huskies midseason stumbles, we devote a section of our show to reflect on the Mariners' return to postseason baseball, the nature of fandom and how one becomes a fan, and how joyous it is to see those bonds being formed. We also cover the Huskies last 3 games and the record setting performances of Rome Odunze and Michael Penix Jr., talk about how rough the defense looks, and why 8-4 still feels like a reachable record for the Dawgs even if this team looks nothing like our platonic ideal of a football team. #15 Washington falls to UCLA 40-32 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404007 #21 Washington falls to Arizona State 45-38 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404009 Washington defeats Arizona 49-39 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401404013 Kuao Peihopa suspended for breaking team rules https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/huskies-peihopa-suspended-for-team-rules-violation Wesley Yates (Beaumont, TX) commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-team-lands-four-star-2023-recruit-wesley-yates-iii/

With 1/3rd of the 2022 college football season in the books, we review how the Huskies have done in the first four games and how they have owned opponents with the word “State” in their name, how impressive it was guarding against a Stanford letdown, and how sweet the offense looks. Plus we look to October's schedule and teams that concern us, new expectations given the hot start, and an update on those burger bets! Washington defeats Kent State 45-20 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401403973 Washington defeats Portland State 52-6 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401403983 Washington defeats #11 Michigan State 39-28 https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401403994 #18 Washington defeats Stanford 40-22 https://www.espn.com/college-football/_/gameId/401404001 Huskies get two 2024 commits: ATH Landon Bell, Liberty (Henderson, NV) (projects to play WR) DE Jaxson Jones, Yuma Catholic (Yuma, AZ) (Edge) https://247sports.com/college/washington/Season/2024-Football/Commits/

Recorded on Saturday, 8/20, we look over the UW basketball schedule trying to find some worthwhile games to go to, chat about a promotion for Will Conroy, discuss more husky recruiting news and take stock of fall camp with just a little under two weeks to go. Plus we press our luck at some homegrown prop bets around the 2022 UW football season and wager some delicious burgers, fries, and beverages from a beloved northwest institution. Someone will be dining from the tray of champions by season's end! @0:52 – Nebraska is playing Northwestern on 8/27 in Ireland UW basketball schedule released: https://twitter.com/UW_MBB/status/1559270829967388673 Will Conroy promoted to associate head coach: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/heres-a-look-at-the-husky-mens-basketball-teams-2022-23-schedule/ 3 star DL Elinneus Davis, Moorhead (Moorhead, MN) commits to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-pluck-rare-commit-from-minnesota-in-three-star-2023-dl-elinneus-davis/ 4 star CB Curley Reed, Lake Charles College Prep (Lake Charles, LA) commits to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-dips-into-sec-country-snags-commitment-from-four-star-corner-curley-reed/ 3 star OL Kahlee Tafai, Leuzinger (Lawndale, CA) commits to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-receive-verbal-commitment-from-rising-three-star-2023-california-offensive-lineman/ Fall camp underway, a projected depth chart: Offense: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/projecting-the-uw-huskies-offensive-depth-chart-ahead-of-the-season-opener-against-kent-state/ Defense/Special Teams: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/projecting-uws-defense-and-special-teams-depth-chart-ahead-of-season-opener-against-kent-state/ Jaxson Kirkland will miss the home opener due to NCAA silliness: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-all-pac-12-left-tackle-jaxson-kirkland-to-miss-season-opener-as-condition-of-ncaa-reinstatement/

Come one come all to the biggest recruiting weekend in the Deboer era and we'll guarantee you leave not only with a scholarship to Washington but so much enthusiasm to commit during the weekend! Act now and we'll let millions of fans know about your choice and send them into a frenzy hoping for more players to commit! While we wait for your decision, let's talk about the fully assembled UW basketball roster and a bit of geography on how USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten might make a person wonder what a conference is anyway. Have you made your decision yet? We hope you commit to the University of Washington today! @26:14 – The Reddit post in question: https://www.reddit.com/r/CFB/comments/vps5ah/take_it_from_a_wvu_fan_nongeographically_centric/ Keion Brooks transfers to UW from Kentucky: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-lands-talented-kentucky-transfer-keion-brooks-jr/ UW Football commits list: https://247sports.com/college/washington/Season/2023-Football/Commits/ USC, UCLA leave Pac-12 for Big Ten and leave remaining schools in lurch: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/analysis-usc-and-ucla-bolt-for-big-ten-so-whats-next-for-uw-and-the-rest-of-the-pac-12/

Recorded on Sunday, we attempt to recap the last 7 weeks of UW events involving multiple players transferring in and out of both basketball and football teams, discuss how an AAU basketball league and the Huskies have in common, and all the recruiting news that fit to print. Plus, we indirectly discuss the spring football practices and ponder how easy it would be to manufacture beef between Pac-12 coaches ala Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban. @2:45 – Information to contact your US Senator: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm @34:35 – Lincoln Riley's dry brisket:https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/04/05/oklahoma-lincoln-riley-easter-brisket-photo 4 star PG Koren Johnson of Garfield High signs with UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/garfield-high-guard-koren-johnson-the-states-top-player-this-year-makes-it-official-signs-with-uw-husky-men/ WSU PG Noah Williams and formerly of O'Dea High transfers to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/former-wsu-guard-noah-williams-announces-hes-transferring-to-uw-mens-basketball-team/ Oregon C Franck Kepnang transfers to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-lands-oregon-transfer-franck-kepnang/ Emmitt Matthews transfers back to WVU: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-transfer-emmitt-matthews-jr-announces-hes-returning-to-west-virginia/ Fresno State C Braxton Meah transfers to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-team-adds-transfer-center-braxton-meah/ UW gets four transfers: RB/WR Will Nixon from Nebraska and RB Wayne Taulapapa from Virginia, LB Kristopher Moll from UAB, DE Sekai Afoa-Asoau from College of San Mateo (JUCO) https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/nebraska-wr-will-nixon-announces-transfer-to-uw-huskies/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/virginia-running-back-wayne-taulapapa-announces-transfer-to-uw-huskies/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/local-juco-edge-rusher-sekai-asoau-afoa-verbally-commits-to-uw-huskies/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/former-uab-lb-and-all-conference-usa-standout-kristopher-moll-announced-graduate-transfer-to-uw-huskies/ 3 star WR Keith Reynolds commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-california-wr-keith-reynolds-becomes-uw-huskies-second-transfer-of-the-day/ 4 star WR Rashid Williams commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/california-wide-receiver-rashid-williams-becomes-uw-huskies-first-four-star-commit-in-the-2023-class/ 2025 WR LaMason Waller commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-get-early-commitment-from-standout-2025-wide-receiver-lamason-waller/ Trent McDuffie goes 1st round, 21st overall, to the Kansas City Chiefs Kyler Gordon goes 2nd round, 39th overall, to the Chicago Bears Cade Otton goes 4th round, 106th overall, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Luke Wattenberg goes 5th round, 171st overall, to the Denver Broncos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_NFL_Draft CB Jacobe Covington transfers to USC , RB Caleb Berry and DL Noa Ngalu have entered the transfer portal. https://247sports.com/Article/USC-receives-commitment-from-Washington-DB-transfer-Jacobe-Covington-187599879/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-redshirt-freshman-running-back-caleb-berry-enters-transfer-portal/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/reports-uw-huskies-dl-noa-ngalu-enters-transfer-portal/ LT Jaxson Kirkland is declared eligible and is coming back for a sixth season. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/husky-nation-im-back-all-pac-12-left-tackle-jaxson-kirkland-cleared-to-return-to-uw-in-2022/

A whole month has passed since our last show, so we do our best to close out the 2021-2022 season for UW basketball, round up all the news from the start of spring football, and make some educated and not so educated guesses at what the next month or so might hold for our beloved Huskies. We'll be submerging for a little bit as we tend to other matters, but we'll be back before you know it! @5:02 – More on Dashawn Davis: https://247sports.com/college/washington/Article/College-Basketball-transfer-portal-Dashawn-Davis-Oregon-State-Mississippi-State-Washington-Cincinnati-185447369/ @13:00 – The Caple articles referenced: https://theathletic.com/3220575/2022/03/30/washington-spring-practice-observations-dominique-hamptons-position-switch-movement-on-the-offensive-line/ https://theathletic.com/3224708/2022/04/01/michael-penix-jr-sam-huard-or-dylan-morris-washington-spring-practice-is-beginning-of-qb-competition/ 27:37 – The last days of Lake: https://theathletic.com/3204079/2022/03/29/internal-documents-text-messages-provide-look-into-final-days-of-jimmy-lake-era-at-washington/ Terrell Brown Jr. selected to the All Pac-12 Team https://pac-12.com/article/2022/03/08/2021-22-pac-12-mens-basketball-all-conference-honors-and-annual-performance 2023 RB Tybo Rogers commits to UW https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-california-running-back-tybo-rogers-becomes-uws-first-verbal-commit-in-2023-class/ Eddie Ulofoshio going to miss some games in the fall, leaving UW very thin at LB: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-lb-edefuan-ulofoshio-will-miss-some-games-with-unspecified-injury/ RBs Richard Newton, sophomore Cameron Davis and redshirt freshman Emeka Megwa — will miss the spring with injuries, while redshirt freshman Sam Adams II is expected to be limited as well. Camden Sirmon now converted from QB to RB. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-football-notebook-surprising-strengths-injury-issues-and-the-importance-of-building-culture/ QBs to split reps during practice and no timetable for naming a QB: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-qbs-on-equal-ground-entering-kalen-deboers-first-uw-football-spring-practice/ TE Mason West and P Triston Brown leave team: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-tight-end-mason-west-and-punter-triston-brown-leave-football-program/

The conclusion of the 2021-2022 NCAA basketball season brings a chance for yet another referendum on the Mike Hopkins era, so we do our best to make sense of the results from the Huskies' last 9 games, try to figure out the fan dissonance when rooting for a mediocre team, and Derrick takes yet another swing at the best gameshow around: “Guess the KenPom Rating”. And we have a quick word on the lack of news in football and how what non-sports analysis we do in our off time. @0:45 – Coach K spent 5 years coaching at Army and 42 years coaching at Duke. @14:44 – No editing on that response, so we'll have to chalk that one up to technical difficulties. Ken Pomeroy's website: https://kenpom.com/ 2021-2022 Washington Huskies Schedule and Results: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/washington/2022-schedule.html

As January fades, the hoop Huskies rise up with another mini run of success, so we lead off our show with praise for Mike Hopkins and the squad, wonder why it took the team as long as it did to find their stride, and ponder an alternate timeline where Terrell Brown Jr. comes to Montlake earlier. We also assess the job Kalen DeBoer did at signing day and throw out some way too early spring practice predictions. Signing day coverage from the Seattle Times:https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/signing-day-live-updates-how-will-2022-class-shake-out-for-uw-football/ Mike Vorel's superlatives: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/who-was-uws-biggest-get-biggest-miss-biggest-sleeper-here-are-signing-day-superlatives-for-the-huskies-2022-class/

We ring in 2022 with a new sense of cautious optimism as we review the slightly modified football coaching staff, discuss some comings and goings for UW football players, and try to figure out how much time Mike Hopkins has bought with a mini winning streak. We also do a little geography review and talk through the pride we have in UW being one of three schools to have the capacity for sailgating for a Saturday football game. @8:18 – I ain't reading that meme: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-aint-reading-all-that Jackson Sirmon transfers to Cal, Racanelli to Montana, Bynum to USC, Taimani to Oregon Junior Adams leaves Washington for Oregon, gets co-oc title and WR coach Germie Bernard gets his release and goes to Michigan State https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/report-uw-huskies-wide-receivers-coach-junior-adams-accepts-same-position-at-rival-oregon/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/report-four-star-wide-receiver-germie-bernard-granted-release-from-uw-national-letter-of-intent/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/former-uw-huskies-starting-dl-sam-taki-taimani-announces-transfer-to-rival-oregon/ Brendan Radley-Hiles and Kyler Gordon declares for the NFL https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-corner-kyler-gordon-joins-mcduffie-and-radley-hiles-in-declaring-for-2022-nfl-draft/ Jalen McMillan, Rome Odunze, and JaLynn Polk coming back, Henry Bainavalu returning for one last year: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/lets-ride-despite-junior-adams-departure-wr-jalen-mcmillan-announces-hes-staying-at-washington/ Coaching salaries publicly disclosed: https://twitter.com/ChristianCaple/status/1479249100847517701?cxt=HHwWisCo5YjOrIcpAAAA https://247sports.com/college/washington/LongFormArticle/Washington-Huskies-Football-UW-Coaching-Salary-Database-Kalen-DeBoer-Ryan-Grubb-William-Inge-Lee-Marks-Scott-Huff-Julius-Brown-Inoke-Breckterfield-JaMarcus-Shephard-179980023/ JaMarcus Shepard coming to UW as WR/AHC/Passing Game Coordinator. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/report-uw-huskies-to-hire-purdues-jamarcus-shephard-as-new-wide-receivers-coach/ Lonyatta Alexander Jr transferring to UW from ASU. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/former-kennedy-catholic-wr-standout-junior-alexander-announces-transfer-from-asu-to-washington/ Aaron Dumas transferring to UW: https://twitter.com/UWonSBN/status/1485321226490822656?cxt=HHwWgICqpaby9ZwpAAAA Tennessee and UW home and home series announced (sailgate series!). 2029 at Neyland Stadium, 2030 at Husky Stadium. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-announce-home-and-home-series-with-tennessee-in-2029-2030/

A winter snow storm has come just in the wake of Christmas, so what better time then to assess the new UW football coaching staff, 2021 recruiting class, and all the transfers that have occurred. We also turn our eye to basketball after pushing it off the agenda for the last few weeks, wonder if this is Mike Hopkins' last stand, and balance the sourness of emotions with some 2021 football superlatives and Derrick's wise words on the new year. @2:59 – Misspoke and said Courtney Brown when it should have been Courtney Morgan. @15:14 – that was not technically one of the first games played in 2020, but was one of the first games played in the Big Ten conference. @25:19 – the Terrell Bynum tweet in question: https://twitter.com/TDBynum/status/1465858624090087424 UW's new coaching staff: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-coaching-hires-story/ 2021 UW recruiting class: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/five-2022-recruits-expected-to-sign-with-uw-huskies-on-early-signing-day/ QB Michael Penix transfers to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-land-indiana-transfer-quarterback-michael-penix-jr/ 2022 UW football schedule: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/check-out-uw-huskies-2022-football-schedule/ UW basketball season record: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/washington/2022-schedule.html

The football season has ended and the Huskies have experienced the end of the Lake/Gregory era and have ushered in the DeBoer era, so take a listen on how we felt after a wild three weeks for UW football on and off the field, give our thoughts on the hire of Kalen DeBoer as Washington's newest head football coach, and how he should approach building his staff in Seattle. Plus, a conclusion to the Burger Bet and our initial impressions on the 2021 College Football Playoff and who we think is taking home the championship. @13:17 – that Dan Patrick interview with Chris Petersen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTLgW-k6Sk8 Colorado box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309903 Washington State box scores: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309905 Kalen Deboer is announced as Washington's 30th head football coach https://theathletic.com/2989605/2021/11/30/kalen-deboer-introduced-at-uw-vows-to-recruit-every-day-and-run-an-attacking-and-explosive-offense/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-uws-new-head-football-coach-kalen-deboer/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/sources-fresno-states-kalen-deboer-in-talks-to-become-uw-huskies-head-football-coach/ Jake Haener enters the transfer portal, remains uncommitted as of Wednesday: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/report-fresno-state-qb-jake-haener-expected-to-transfer-back-to-washington/

It's our longest episode ever which is only fitting given the mess the UW football team has made for themselves and the rough start to the basketball season. Recorded in two parts, come listen to our thoughts on the football team's performance on Stanford, Oregon, and Arizona State, Jimmy Lake's fatal mistakes that lead to his suspension and eventual termination, and who we think the search committee should target. We also discuss a shaky start for Mike Hopkins and the basketball squad and get our directional state colleges confused for powerhouses. @35:05 – Ken Pomeroy's rankings (where Northern Illinois is now at 313 as of time of publishing): https://kenpom.com/ @42:35 – The Bruce Feldman article: https://theathletic.com/2954205/2021/11/14/washington-football-coaching-job-profile-with-jimmy-lake-out-pluses-minuses-candidates-and-more/ @43:15 – He was the defensive coordinator at Utah and Oregon State in the 2010s. Stanford game box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309883 Jimmy dines on foot with dumb comments about Oregon not being a recruiting rival: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/jimmy-lake-says-oregon-is-not-a-recruiting-rival-because-uw-recruits-more-often-against-programs-with-academic-prowess-is-he-right/ Oregon game box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309890 John Donovan fired on 11/7, Junior Adams named interim OC and quality control coach Payton McCollum named QB coach. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-fire-offensive-coordinator-john-donovan-one-day-after-oregon-loss/ Jimmy Lake suspended one game without pay for hitting and shoving Ruperake Fuavai, Bob Gregory elevated to interim coach: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-football-coach-jimmy-lake-suspended-after-sideline-incident-with-linebacker-ruperake-fuavai/ Arizona State game box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309897 Jimmy Lake fired after 13 games: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/report-uw-huskies-head-coach-jimmy-lake-to-be-fired-after-just-14-games/

Spooky season is upon us and the Washington Huskies have presented fans nothing but scares on the gridiron, so come listen to our thoughts on the UCLA and Arizona games and the confusing process the Huskies have taken to get to this point. We also discuss our levels of trust in Jimmy Lake, how certain problems doom all teams, discuss the basketball preseason media poll, and unveil a new game show called “Where He Come From?”. Listen in for the trivia, stay for Derrick naming assistant coaches for UW Basketball! UCLA box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309874 Arizona box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309877 Pac-12 media preseason poll: https://pac-12.com/article/2021/10/13/ucla-near-unanimous-favorite-2021-22-pac-12-mens-basketball-preseason-media-poll

Recorded late last night, we continue to wonder what exactly this UW team is and supposed to be after watching the Huskies lose to Oregon State on Saturday night. Our post game reactions include short and long term fixes, what it means to follow up a living legend of a coach, expectations moving forward, and just how juiced a stadium can be (especially one that typically isn't this time of year). Oregon State box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309865 @20:01 – Petersen was 16-1 in games coming off of a bye week.

Turn that frown upside down because the Huskies have righted the ship (for the time being). We chat about the dominance of beating up on Arkansas State last week and the heart pounding conclusion to last night's game against Cal. We also give an update on the great Burger Bet and what it means to see a player like Devin Culp blossom when the lights are on the brightest. Arkansas State game box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309605 Cal box score: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401309857

13 days to go before the Huskies take the field against Montana and we preview the defense that has some known strengths but far more unknowns at key positions. Come listen as we take a dive into the depth chart, discuss some stadium experience changes, muse about recruiting woes, and take a quick glance at UW basketball's non-conference schedule. @8:42 – The article in question from Christian Caple: https://theathletic.com/2776141/2021/08/17/caple-after-another-de-commitment-washington-must-reckon-with-its-growing-oregon-problem/ @34:50 – We will be back on September 12th to record an episode 2022 4-star DL Ben Roberts decommits: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/four-star-dt-ben-roberts-becomes-fourth-2022-recruit-to-de-commit-from-uw-huskies/ Beer and wine now available in the stadium: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-athletics-announces-beer-and-wine-sales-throughout-husky-stadium-in-2021-football-season/ UW enters at #20 in the AP poll: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-ranked-20th-in-preseason-associated-press-top-25-poll/ UW basketball non-conference schedule announced. Road game at Gonzaga and early conference games are notable items: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/mark-your-calendars-uw-mens-basketball-team-unveils-2021-22-schedule/

With the start of fall camp yesterday on August 6th, we jump back in to review the first comments from Jimmy Lake about the team, some personnel news, and a discussion of each of the position groups and how we project the offense to look like for the first game. Plus, an intriguing bet over one of Derrick's football muses takes place in this very episode. 3 star WR Denzel Boston commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-2022-emerald-ridge-wr-denzel-boston-verbally-commits-to-uw-huskies/ LBs Miki Ah You and Will Latu will not be with the team this fall: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/dylan-morris-is-our-starter-uw-coach-jimmy-lake-provides-clarity-at-quarterback-position/ ZTF ahead of rehab schedule, could return this season: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/all-american-zion-tupuola-fetui-will-play-in-2021-regular-season-after-achilles-tear-uw-coach-jimmy-lake-says/ UW Fall Camp schedule for fans: https://gohuskies.com/news/2021/8/5/washington-football-announces-august-fan-engagement-opportunities.aspx

A usually quiet month in the world of college athletics has given way to a huge piece of news, so we collect up all of the UW related stories before tackling the elephant in the room. We discuss an evolving Mike Hopkins and a early season tournament scheduled for next season's basketball team, some ups and downs in recruiting for the football team, the results coming out of media day, and what the news of Oklahoma and Texas jumping to the SEC means for UW and the Pac-12 conference. Basketball playing in the crossover classic in South Dakota, includes Nevada, South Dakota State, and George Mason: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-team-to-play-in-2021-crossover-classic-during-thanksgiving-week/ A surprisingly candid Mike Hopkins interview: https://theathletic.com/2644309/2021/06/15/you-have-to-learn-mike-hopkins-returns-to-basics-in-bid-to-get-washington-back-on-track/ 2022 3 star OLB Lance Holtzclaw commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-2022-outside-linebacker-lance-holtzclaw-announces-verbal-commitment-to-uw-huskies/ 2022 4 star TE Ryan Otton commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/four-star-2022-tumwater-te-ryan-otton-follows-older-brother-in-committing-to-uw-huskies/ 2022 3 star CB/ATH TJ Hall commits to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/announces-verbal-commitment-to-uw-huskies/ Cam Cleeland is the new color commentator for UW radio. https://twitter.com/SportsRadioKJR/status/1417631943273766916 UW voted 2nd in Pac-12 north at media day: https://pac-12.com/article/2021/07/26/media-predicts-2020-rematch-2021-pac-12-football-championship-game Oklahoma and Texas bolt for the SEC: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31920686/texas-longhorns-oklahoma-sooners-unanimously-accept-invitation-sec Caple's thoughts on realignment: https://theathletic.com/2734864/2021/07/27/caple-as-realignment-speculation-reigns-where-does-washington-stand-and-where-should-it/

The landscape of college athletics has undergone a seismic transition, so we discuss the aftershocks of a new playoff proposal and the effects of the new name, image, and likeness rules. Plus, a recap of Washington's football recruiting over the last month and some major changes to the nonconference schedule. @8:55 - Michigan and Florida State played in the Orange Bowl in 2016, with Florida State winning the game 33-32. @15:47 - The recently announced Supreme Court decision around collegiate athletics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Collegiate_Athletic_Association_v._Alston @36:31 – JT Tuimoloau announced his commitment to Ohio State earlier this afternoon. 12 team playoff and what that would've looked like in the past: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31604970/college-football-playoff-consider-expanding-12-team-format https://theathletic.com/2646301/2021/06/11/how-would-the-12-team-college-football-playoff-proposal-have-changed-the-last-10-years-of-title-hunts?source=user-shared-article Name, image, and likeness is here: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/the-name-image-and-likeness-era-is-here-what-does-that-mean-for-washington-and-everyone-else/ 2022 3 star OL Mark Nabou commits, then decommits: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-odea-offensive-lineman-mark-nabou-de-commits-from-uw-amidst-recruiting-boom/ 2022 3 star OL Vega Ioane commits: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/huskies-add-another-in-state-three-star-offensive-lineman-to-2022-class/ 2021 3 star CB Davon Banks commits: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/he-was-off-the-radar-honestly-how-uw-saw-what-recruiting-sites-missed-in-surprise-corner-steal-davon-banks/ 2022 4 star DL Ben Roberts commits: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/salt-lake-four-star-dl-ben-roberts-announces-verbal-commitment-to-uw-huskies/ 2022 4 star RB Emeka Megwa commits: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/four-star-2022-running-back-emeka-megwa-announces-verbal-commitment-to-uw-huskies/ UW schedule updates: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-football-sets-michigan-home-game-for-2028-moves-michigan-state-series-and-announces-games-against-boise-state/

We're entering the doldrums of summer but that hasn't stopped a deluge of news to come through for us to talk about. So come listen in on the ever changing composition of UW basketball, some transfers and commits for UW football, and our slightly spicy takes on the new Pac-12 commissioner. Quincy Pondexter returns to UW as assistant coach. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/former-uw-mens-basketball-standout-quincy-pondexter-joins-mike-hopkins-staff/ Daejon Davis transfers from Stanford to UW, one year to play one year. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/former-garfield-star-daejon-davis-announces-transfer-to-washington-mens-basketball-team/ Matt Calkins on the siren song of Hop: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-coach-mike-hopkins-recovered-nicely-after-player-exodus-but-questions-remain/ PJ Fuller transfers from TCU to UW, four years to play three: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-mens-basketball-hometown-reunion-continues-with-addition-of-pj-fuller/ https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2021/5/18/22410764/washington-adds-tcu-transfer-p-j-fuller-uw-huskies-basketball Josh Calvert no longer in the program, transfers to Utah: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/linebacker-josh-calvert-leaves-uw-huskies-likely-headed-to-transfer-portal/ https://twitter.com/Joshuacalvert19/status/1391883140424028162 2022 3 star QB Jackson Stratton commits to UW. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-2022-quarterback-jackson-stratton-announces-commitment-to-uw-huskies/ 2022 3 star OL Parker Brailsford commits to UW. https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2021/5/19/22443413/2022-recruiting-profile-parker-brailsford-ol-washington-uw-huskies-football-cfb George Kliavkoff is the new Pac 12 commissioner. https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/pac-12/reports-mgm-resorts-sports-entertainment-executive-george-kliavkoff-named-next-pac-12-commissioner/ https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/heres-how-new-pac-12-commissioner-george-kliavkoff-plans-to-fix-the-conferences-greatest-weakness/

We’re back earlier than scheduled because it’s the end… …of spring practice! (And also due to our upcoming schedule conflicts). We review another transfer coming into the basketball team, NFL draft results for the eligible husky players, and how much stock we want to put into the results of the spring game. The season finale has come and gone, and we eagerly await the start of the next season. Langston Wilson transfers to UW. 2nd rated juco for this year. https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2021/4/30/22412730/woof-washington-adds-juco-big-langston-wilson-uw-washington-huskies-basketball https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-lands-langston-wilson-one-of-nations-top-junior-college-prospects/ UW Football spring game recap: https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2021/5/1/22414661/washington-spring-game-recap-huskies-win 3:54 – Nolan Hickman is a 2021 Kentucky signee who asked for his release. He is from Sammamish, WA. 4:01 – More about Marjon Beauchamp: https://247sports.com/Article/MarJon-Beauchamp-reconsidering-college-opportunities-Oregon-Washington-Washington-State-161331882/ 7:45: Levi Onwuzurike quote: https://twitter.com/ChrisBurkeNFL/status/1388287625354780673

With some April showers dotting the pacific northwest following a blast of sun the last week, we look back at the thrill ride of the UW volleyball team’s final four run, more roster shuffling for UW basketball, and review the last two weeks of spring practice for UW football. We also discuss whether there’s a quarterback battle brewing, who could replace Zion Tupuola-Fetui’s production, and have a little fun recounting how many athletes from our respective high school have played college ball at a big time program. Wyking Jones hired as assistant basketball coach: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-adds-former-cal-mens-basketball-coach-wyking-jones-to-mike-hopkins-staff/ Dave Rice out as assistant: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/assistant-coach-dave-rice-and-uw-mens-basketball-part-ways/ Tyler Linhardt commits to UW: https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2021/4/16/22388217/woof-huskies-get-commitment-from-local-2022-forward-uw-washington-basketball-tyler-linhardt https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-picks-up-early-commitment-from-kings-high-standout-tyler-linhardt/ Emmitt Matthews Jr transfers to UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/tacomas-emmitt-matthews-jr-announces-hes-joining-washington-mens-team/ https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2021/4/18/22388369/huskies-add-west-virginia-transfer-emmitt-matthews-uw-washington-basketball ZTF suffers torn achilles tendon: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-all-american-outside-linebacker-zion-tupuola-fetui-suffers-torn-achilles-tendon/

Spring has sprung and with it comes the first spring practices of the Jimmy Lake era and more bad program news for Mike Hopkins. Join us as we make sense of Hameir Wright’s transfer from UW basketball, figure out what the roster looks like with the medical retirement of Laiatu Latu and the transfers at wide receiver, and discuss spring practice observations from the UW beat writers. Lots to unpack after reading and watching clips of the first 4 practices!

Just days after a record number of UW basketball players enter the transfer portal and an assistant coach leaving the program, we assess what it means for the basketball team and for Mike Hopkins as he tries to salvage what’s left of the roster. We also talk about a CB transfer to UW football and which players we’re hoping for a breakout performance in spring practices. @4:11 – As Derrick says later, Brown played two seasons at Seattle U before transferring to Arizona for one year. He still has one year to play one year. @6:49 – Brown averaged 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game at Seattle U. @12:05 – With the eligibility pause, Radley-Hiles has two years to play two.

With the UW basketball season officially over, we put on our faux psychologist hats and try to summarize how we feel about Mike Hopkins at the end of his fourth season here. We also take a gander at the 2021 football schedule, discuss the Puka Nacua transfer, and analyze what the transfer means in the grander picture of the football program in Jimmy Lake’s second season. 2021 football schedule released: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-unveil-2021-football-schedule/ Puka Nacua transfers to BYU: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/this-is-not-how-i-wanted-it-to-go-uw-wide-receiver-puka-nacua-discusses-decision-to-enter-the-transfer-portal/ The Puka Nacua Ink Blot Test: https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2021/3/9/22321457/the-puka-nacua-ink-blot-test-uw-washington-huskies-football-transfer @10:30 – Smart won the Big 12 Conference Tournament and was third in regular season conference standings.

The short month has brought no shortage of news for Huskies as we talk through the last games of the basketball regular season, how to assess this year’s team at the end of the road, and where our Mike Hopkins confidence clock ends up. We also discuss of bevy of Husky football related interviews, talk about recruiting, our best moments playing the old NCAA Football video games, and give a short oral history on the greatest 1 on 1 Madden game Derrick and Victor have played between each other. @20:39 – This interaction was too fun to edit out! @25:20 – Chris Petersen is the Fritzky Chair in Leadership at the Foster School of Business Jen Cohen interview in early February: Part 1: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/qa-would-uw-ad-jen-cohen-be-interested-in-the-pac-12-commissioner-job-and-whats-the-state-of-husky-athletics/ Part 2: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/qa-uw-ad-jen-cohen-on-mike-hopkins-job-security-chris-petersens-role-alcohol-sales-at-husky-stadium-and-more/ Elijah Molden “exit interview”: https://theathletic.com/2399756/2021/02/22/elijah-molden-washington-football/ Levi Onwuzurike “exit interview”: https://theathletic.com/2404344/2021/02/23/levi-onwuzurike-washington-huskies-football/ John Donovan interview: https://theathletic.com/2410220/2021/02/25/john-donovan-washington-huskies-offense/ UW NIL program “Boundless Futures” announced: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-huskies-announce-boundless-futures-program-to-prepare-for-inevitable-name-image-and-likeness-legislation/ 2022 TE/DE commit Anthony Jones and DT Sir Mells decommit: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/three-star-dt-sir-mells-follows-teammate-anthony-jones-in-de-committing-from-uw-huskies/ EA Sports announces return of College Football Video Game: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30821045/school-plan-ea-sports-do-college-football

On a special Valentine’s Day edition of the Double Dawgcast, we show no love to the failing basketball team, pass out some bog standard candies for the updated UW coaching staff, and try to talk ourselves into loving the hires, even if our immediate reactions to them range from apathetic to “fine”. Stay warm out there! 7:01 – We forgot to mention that Malloe retained his co-DC title as part of his move to OLB coach

College football may have entered into the offseason 13 days ago, but that hasn’t stopped some big news from affecting the Huskies. Listen in as we discuss the new resolve of the hardwood Huskies after seeing their first conference win, what the departure of Pete Kwiatkowski means for UW and Jimmy Lake, a review of candidates who can succeed him, and remember the highlights and lowlights of the Larry Scott era as Pac-12 commissioner.

Following a tumultuous week that saw a celebration of a new year and violence at the Capitol, we sit down to discuss the spiraling season for the UW basketball team, a whole host of returning Huskies for football, and our external viewpoints and reactions to Texas hiring Steve Sarkisian as head football coach. Derrick’s national championship score prediction: 31-27 Alabama Victor’s national championship score prediction: 45-31 Alabama @17:16 – Josiah Bronson officially announced that he is going pro: https://twitter.com/josiah_bronson/status/1348429319664766980 @18:13 – Dawgman’s article on the scholarship numbers: https://247sports.com/college/washington/LongFormArticle/Washington-Huskies-UW-Football-Signing-Day-recruiting-scholarships-Dawgman-Jacob-Sirmon-Kevin-Thomson-Ethan-Garbers-Luke-Wattenberg--157832188/

As we barrel towards the end of the year, we take a look at what postseason honors the Husky players took home, examine some more roster attrition, and play a game of “Good, Bad, and Unknown” for the 2020 UW football season. Here’s to a much better year in 2021!

A football season ends abruptly, a basketball season continues unhappily, and a recruiting class is signed. Come listen as we break down what’s wrong with the UW basketball team, how we’re now going to quantify Mike Hopkins’ progress, review the 2021 UW football recruiting class, and discuss an unceremonious end to the 2020 football season. @2:25 - Percy Allen on the potential miscasting of UW: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/analysis-are-changes-coming-after-the-uw-mens-basketball-teams-disappointing-loss-to-montana/ @6:03 – Wikipedia article on the Doomsday clock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomsday_Clock @8:50 – Derrick and Victor’s “Hop Confidence Clock” is at 11:55, 5 minutes to midnight. @10:55 – UW’s 2021 football recruiting class: https://247sports.com/college/washington/Season/2021-Football/Commits/ @27:35 – The difference between the Huskies and Seahawks on COVID: https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article247918770.html

How does a team simultaneously win and lose at the same time? UW have had the answer as we discuss an improving but not quite fully winning basketball team, the football team backing into the division title, and questions around championship game participation. Take a listen as we break down an uneven week for the Huskies and stay for a little extra nugget about USC and schadenfreude. @6:50 – The 2019 Pac-12 China game was Colorado vs. Arizona State and was non conference. @15:34 – CDC guidelines have reduced self-quarantine from 14 days to 10 days. A negative COVID-19 test along with a 7 day quarantine is also a shorter alternative quarantine process. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/scientific-brief-options-to-reduce-quarantine.html

It was the best of times, it was the…no, wait. It was only the worst of times last week as both basketball and football suffered defeats and losses on all fronts. Come hear our takes on what exactly happened with the UW defense against Stanford, whether this is a referendum on Jimmy Lake’s progress on the team, what exactly is going on with UW basketball, and the sad circumstances around Naz Carter. Hoping for better days ahead, because this last week was not it. 21:02 – Last year’s NBA 3PT shooting percentage across the league was 35.8%. The year before was 35.5%. 24:55 – Seattle Times article on Naz Carter’s sexual assault investigation by Asia Fields and Percy Allen: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-suspended-basketball-player-nahziah-carter-over-two-sexual-assault-allegations/ UWDaily article on the same subject by Ash Shah, Andy Yamashita, and Jake Goldstein-Street: http://www.dailyuw.com/news/article_5e752186-374c-11eb-874a-87a1e760ea27.html

We come back from the edges of our seats following a thrilling UW comeback against Utah and try to reconcile just how the Dawgs could look so poorly in the beginning and mount the comeback. Listen in as we discuss what makes this team so resilient, how Dylan Morris continues to grow in front of us, and just how good Cade Otton really is. We also do a quick preview for Washington vs Baylor in the men’s basketball season opener. FloHoops, drop us an email for that lucrative sponsorship deal if you’re listening!

Sometimes you can win a game outside of the fourth quarter as the UW football team taught yesterday how a punishing three quarters can count as a masterpiece. We discuss how good the team looked in the first 45 minutes, poke at the team’s inability to not run into a punter, and round up a busy week for Huskies in the NBA draft and a Huskies’ team looking to play collegiate basketball this year. Isaiah Stewart picked 16th by Portland and traded to Detroit, Jaden McDaniels picked 28th by Los Angeles Lakers and traded to Minnesota: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/trail-blazers-draft-uw-huskies-isaiah-stewart-in-first-round-trade-him-to-pistons/ Non conference schedule announced for UW basketball and canceled Saturday afternoon: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-cancels-husky-classic-tournament-due-to-covid-19-issues-for-visiting-teams/ Cole Bajema granted immediate eligibility: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/uw-mens-basketball-team-gets-added-firepower-as-ncaa-approves-waiver-for-michigan-transfer-cole-bajema/

No fooling this time: UW football actually played a game, so we recap the events of the Huskies season opener against Oregon State. Listen in as we talk about our thoughts on the new starting QB, a surprisingly porous run defense, special teams gaffes, and appreciating all of it in this most unusual year.