Entries from January 2008

January 31, 2008

Archived article of Mora hiring Donatell at Atlanta

With the recent official announcement of Ed Donatell as Washington’s new defensive coordinator, here’s an archive article of when he was hired in 2004 by then Atlanta coach Jim L. Mora.  By all accounts, UW coach Tyrone Willingham has made a quality hire.
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January 28, 2008

California newspapers viewing UW as outlaw post

 
Thanks to the Seattle Times for perpetuating the myth of UW lawlessness.  The following article appeared in today’s San Jose Mercury News, in response to the Seattle Times.  There are many others out there popping up like mushrooms after a rainstorm.  
The Seattle Times is both disappointing and perplexing.  Today was Part II of a four-part series that [...]

January 26, 2008

Alabama’s Bear Bryant died 25 years ago Today

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January 25, 2008

Neuheisel’s Dream Staff may become USC’s Nightmare

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January 24, 2008

Pete Carroll mic’d up for 2008 Rose Bowl

January 22, 2008

Valentines Gift for your Husband the Football Fan!

The Story about one of the Greatest Football Coaches in American History
“I know that not only Washington fans but all college football fans will enjoy Derek Johnson’s book.  It’s a great read.  I loved it!”
                                                  
– Lee Corso, ESPN College Gameday
 

Husky Football
in the Don James Era
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January 22, 2008

Diane Pascua– Setting Sights on Beijing Olympics

By Derek Johnson 
If Diane Pascua manages to reach the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, it would have stemmed from a peculiar question asked of her two years earlier.  It was while she was at an AVP Tournament, preparing for a beach volleyball match, that she was approached by her opponent and friend, Heidi Illustre.
“Diane, [...]

January 21, 2008

College Football’s Heavy Hitters in pursuit of top recruit Terrelle Pryor

Terrelle Pryor, the nation’s #1 football recruit from Pennsylvania, is being targeted by college football’s heavy hitters, including Michigan’s Rich Rodriguez (foreground).  All the gushing reminds me of the fawning we have done over our homegrown wunderkind, Jake Locker.

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January 19, 2008

Oklahoma hires Jay Norvell

 
The Oklahoma Sooners, who come to Seattle next September to play the Washington Huskies, have hired Jay Norvell as their new Co-Offensive Coordinator.  He spent the 2007 season at UCLA.
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Oklahoma hires Jay Norvell as Co-Offensive Coordinator

January 19, 2008

Huskies prepare for Saturday night battle vs. Oregon State

Here’s a story from Bob Condotta and the Seattle Times.  The Washington Huskies, after tallying their first Pac-10 win with a Thursday night victory over Oregon, take on the Oregon State Beavers tonight in a key game.  A win would pull them back to 2-3 in conference play.

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