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Class of 2013: defensive positions

Taking a look at the Class of 2013 defensive positions[/B]

Kaelyn Sayles



For the past few weeks, I've been posting individual position breakdowns for the Class of 2013. Here's a complete breakdown of all the defensive positions signed for the newest class in Washington football.

Defensive line[/B]: [/B]

Washington head football coach Steve Sarkisian said after National Signing Day that on defense, bigger, faster and more athletic was key for their program.

Let's see how they did.

Defensive tackles…

Quick hits on the new Dawgs:[/I]

Andrew Bashum[/B] - 6-4/305. Recruited out of Lynnwood (Bothell) High School. "He's got a nasty streak to him that was unique, "Sarkisian said. "Great for us to get a local kid here with these talents."

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named to the Washington all-state team (all levels) by USA Today following senior season…earned first-team All-WesCo 3A honors on both the offensive and defensive lines as a junior…listed as the No. 4 prospect in the state of Washington and the No. 46 defensive tackle recruit in the county by scout.com…listed as a "white chip" recruit by the Seattle Times…as a junior, won the 3A state championship in the shotput with a throw of 55 feet, 7 inches…earned first-team All-WesCo for the track team as a sophomore and junior…took fourth in the state in the shot as a sophomore…played for coach Adam Fermstad as a senior at Lynnwood."

Elijah Qualls[/B] - 6-2/285. Recruited out of Casa Grande High School in Petaluma, Calif. Sarkisian described him as a "very athletic young man." He said that Qualls will be used as an interior defensive lineman, but when he gets one-on-one matchups, that will be a big key for us (the program) to develop that aspect of the game.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Earned first-team All-Metro from the San Francisco Chronicle…first-team All-North Bay League on defense and second-team on offense as a senior…earned third-team all-state (all levels) from CalHiSports.com…played defensive tackle, center and running back for the Gauchos…rushed for 708 yards and 10 touchdowns on 106 carries and notched 83 tackles as a senior…in 2012, Casa Grande went 7-4 and reached the second round of the CIF North Coast Section Division 2 playoffs…played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl following senior season…also selected to play in the 2012 Cal State Game…in 2011, led Casa Grande to a 9-4 record and the second round of the playoffs…rushed for 1,139 yards and 13 touchdowns on 166 carries, and had 76 tackles, as a junior…earned CalHiSports all-state and first-team all-league as both a running back and a defensive lineman as a junior…began high school career as a sophomore at Cordova (Rancho Cordova, Calif.) High…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…ranked as the No. 11 defensive tackle recruit and the No. 87 overall prospect in the county by scout.com…ranked the No. 23 defensive tackle in the nation and the No. 33 recruit in California…ranked the No. 117 recruit in the country by ESPN.com…listed as the nation's No. 5 "athlete" recruit by MaxPreps.com…also an outstanding high school wrestler, winning the league title and advancing to state as a junior…played football for coach Trent Herzog."

Defensive ends…

Quick hits on the new Dawgs:[/I]

Marcus Farria[/B] - 6-5/225. Recruited out of Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz. Sarkisian said he's excited to watch Farria rush the passer. The coach said he brings things that they might not have in their program right now. According to Sarkisian, Farria really stayed true to his commitment to Washington, and at the end, he was the first guy to fax in his letter of intent at 7:01 a.m.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Earned Division II second-team all-state as a senior at Centennial…as a senior, helped Coyotes to a 12-2 record, including an 8-0 mark in league play…team reached the championship game in the state Division II tournament…as a junior, helped Coyotes to a 11-2 record and the state semifinals…moved to Arizona from Louisiana prior to junior year of high school…made the Tacoma News Tribune "Western 100" list…rated the No. 10 defensive end recruit in the country by MaxPreps.com…ranked as the nation's No. 13 weakside defensive end and the No. 7 overall prospect in Arizona by rivals.com…rated the No. 41 defensive end prospect in the country by scout.com…played for coach Richard Taylor."

Joe Mathis[/B] - 6-4/250. Recruited out of Upland High School in Ontario, Calif. The best word Sarkisian said he could describe Mathis as is "relentless." Sarkisian said he's a very good pass rusher and a natural-born leader, which is something they like out of him.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named to the All-Baseline League first-team as a senior…also earned first-team All-Inland Valley…San Bernardino Sun first-team all-area…second-team all-state honors from CalHiSports.com…in 2012, led Highlanders to a 12-1 overall record, the Baseline League title and the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section Inland Division playoffs…credited with 77 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior…played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl following senior season…also picked to play in the 2012 Cal State Game…as a junior earned first-team All-CIF Southern Section Inland Division…team also went 12-1 and made it to the Inland Division playoffs semifinals in 2011…as a sophomore, helped Upland to an 8-4 record and the second round of the playoffs…played at Colony High as a freshman…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…ranked the No. 11 strongside defensive end and No. 161 overall recruit in the nation, as well as the No. 18 prospect in California, by rivals.com…listed as the nation's No. 16 defensive end prospect and No. 147 overall recruit by scout.com…named to the ESPN 300…played for coach Tim Salter."

Linebackers[/B]: [/B]

For their 2013 signing class, Washington coaches were looking for length and size in their linebackers.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian said the guys they signed addressed those needs. He said they are big, strong, physical guys that still have length.

Along with that length, the coaches want to start getting linebackers that can cover more ground and have the ability to make tackles in space.

Sarkisian thinks these new guys can do just that.

Quick hits on the new Dawgs:[/I]

Keishawn Bierria[/B] - 6-1/210. Recruited out of Narbonne High School in Carson, Calif. Sarkisian said that Bierria is a kid he's been in love with as a player since he went to a game earlier this year. At that game, Sarkisian said Bierria was the best player on the field with 15 DI players on the field as well. The coach said he'll be beneficial for the team because of his athleticism and size and could be used in nickel packages.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Earned Division I first-team all-state from MaxPreps.com…named first-team All-CIF Los Angeles City Section at linebacker at senior…also named to the Los Angeles Times' all-star team…CalHiSports.com second-team all-state…as a senior, helped Narbonne to a 14-1 record and a second consecutive L.A. City Section Division I championship, as well as a berth in the CIF South Regional championship game…credited with 87 tackles, including 12 for loss, as a senior…played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl following senior season…earned second-team All-L.A. City Section as a junior…recorded 65 tackles as a junior…helped lead Gauchos to an 11-3 record and the City championship that season…began high school at Carson, where he played as a sophomore…notched 69 tackles as Carson went 12-3 and made it to the Los Angeles City Section championship game in 2010…rated the No. 46 outside linebacker in the nation by scout.com…ranked the No. 49 outside linebacker recruit in the nation by ESPN.com…played for coach Manuel Douglas."

Sean Constantine[/B] - 6-2/230. Recruited out of Bellevue (Wash.) High School. Sarkisian described Constantine as a traditional middle linebacker, and said they really need that on their roster.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Part of four 3A state champion football teams during four seasons at Bellevue, including the last three as a starter…helped lead Wolverines to a fourth-straight championship, a 14-0 record and, by several polls, the nation's No. 1 ranking as a senior in 2012…named to the MaxPreps.com "Medium Schools" All-America second-team…first-team 3A all-state as a senior…made the Seattle Times' all-state team (all levels) as a senior…as a junior, helped lead Bellevue to a 14-0 record and the state championship, earning first-team 3A all-state and first-team all-league…also made the Seattle Times all-state team (all levels) as a junior…as a sophomore in 2010, Bellevue went 13-1 and won the state crown…named second-team 2A/3A All-KingCo as a sophomore…listed as an offensive and defensive lineman as a freshman in 2009, when Wolverines went 12-2 and won state…named as a "red chip" recruit by the Seattle Times…made the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100" list…listed as the No. 5 prospect in the state of Washington and the No. 31 middle linebacker recruit in the nation by scout.com…rated the No. 16 inside linebacker in the country and No. 3 recruit in Washington by rivals.com…played for coach Butch Goncharoff."

Connor O'Brien[/B] - 6-3/230. Recruited out of Santa Margarita Catholic in Trabuco Canyon, Calif. O'Brien was a safety and wide receiver in high school. Sarkisian said his size and athleticism are really going to "take off" as an outside linebacker-type for Washington's system.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Earned all-county from the Orange County Register and first-team All-CIF Southern Section Pac-5 as a senior…also first-team All-Trinity League…named to the CalHiSports.com all-state third team (all levels)…credited with 85 tackles and four interceptions as a senior…played receiver and defensive back for the Eagles…helped team to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 tournament as a senior in 2012…named to the All-CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division first-team and first-team all-county as a junior in 2011, when he notched eight interceptions…Santa Margarita went 13-2, won the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 championship and beat Bellarmine 42-37 in the Division I Bowl in 2011…in 2010, team went 9-3 and made the second round of the playoffs…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…ranked the No. 29 safety in the country and the No. 47 recruit in California by rivals.com…rated the No. 34 outside linebacker recruit in the nation by scout.com…played for coach Harry Welch."

Azeem Victor[/B] - 6-4/230. Recruited out of Pomona High School in Upland, Calif. Sarkisian said he's an inside linebacker-type and will be a real opposing force on defense.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named to the All-Valle Vista League first-team as a senior linebacker…also earned second-team all-area from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune in 2012…attended Lynnwood (Calif.) High as a sophomore and junior, playing defensive end and tight end…rated the No. 62 outside linebacker prospect in the country and No. 86 overall player in California by rivals.com…ranked the country's No. 106 outside linebacker recruit by scout.com…played for coach Aaron Jamieson at Pomona."

Defensive backs[/B]:[/B]

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More and more, Washington has been shifting to finding long players to make up the secondary.

During the recruitment process, that didn't change. Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian said they looked for long, good cover guys that were physical, and that was a big key for them on defense.

Sarkisian knows that in the past, they've had issues on defense covering the spread offense. So, they recruited guys that can win one-on-one matchups. He said he wants a secondary that can cover and have the physicality to tackle in bubble screens and in space.

Sarkisian said they addressed that need, and the biggest thing that stands out when he looks at the new players in the secondary is the length.

Quick hits on the new Dawgs:[/I]

Patrick Enewally[/B] - 6-1/190. Cornerback recruited out of Gahr High School in Norwalk, Calif.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Played wide receiver and safety at Gahr…selected to play in the 2012 Cal State all-star game…played three years on the varsity, teaming with current Husky Joshua Perkins as a sophomore at Gahr…rated the No. 50 cornerback prospect in the nation by scout.com…named the No. 92 recruit in California by rivals.com…played for coach Greg Marshall."

Jermaine Kelly[/B] - 6-2/185. Cornerback recruited out of Salesian High School in Los Angeles, Calif.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Earned first-team All-CIF Southern Section Northeast Division as a senior in 2012…also named to the All-Santa Fe League first team…helped lead Salesian to an 11-2 record and the semifinals of the Northeast Division playoffs…selected to play in the 2012 Cal State Game…attended San Pedro High as a junior…helped lead San Pedro to a 12-1 record and a berth in the semifinals of the Los Angeles City Section Division I playoffs…played wide receiver, cornerback and returned kicks for the Comets…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…ranked the nation's No. 16 cornerback prospect and No. 157 overall recruit by scout.com…rated the No. 21 corner and No. 225 overall prospect in the nation by rivals.com, who also listed him as the No. 27 recruit in California…also a sprinter on the track team in high school…played for coach Roddy Hiatt at Salesian."

Kevin King[/B] - 6-2/170. Cornerback recruited out of Bishop O'Dowd High School in San Leandro, Calif.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named to the Contra Costa Times' All-East Bay first team as a defensive back…earned first-team All-Metro from the San Francisco Chronicle…first-team All-West Alameda County Foothill League…also named first-team All-NorCal and first-team Division III all-state by MaxPreps.com…helped to take Bishop O'Dowd to the second round of the CIF North Coast Section Division 3 playoffs as a senior…chosen to play in the 2012 Cal State Game…prior to senior season, named defensive MVP at the Oakland Nike Football Training Camp…as a junior, helped the Dragons to a 9-3 record and the second round of the playoffs…ranked No. 6 on the Bay Area News Group's "Cream of the Crop" list of Bay Area recruits…rated the No. 45 cornerback recruit in the nation by scout.com…ranked the No. 53 cornerback prospect and No. 73 overall recruit in California by rivals.com…also competed in sprints, hurdles, long jump and high jump on the track team…played football for coach Hardy Nickerson."

Trevor Walker[/B] - 5-11/180. Safety recruited out of Mansfield Timberview in Arlington, Texas.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named to the District 7 5A all-district team as both a junior and a senior…notched 89 tackles and five interceptions as a junior, when Timberview went 12-3…helped the Wolves to the 5A Division II state semifinals, the deepest run in school history, in 2011…ranked the No. 43 safety prospect in the nation by ESPN…rated the No. 47 safety recruit in the country by rivals.com and the No. 63 safety by scout.com…played for coach James Brown as a senior."

Class of 2013: offensive positions

Taking a look at the Class of 2013 offensive positions[/B]

Kaelyn Sayles



For the past few weeks, I've been posting individual position breakdowns for the Class of 2013. Here's a complete breakdown of all the offensive positions signed for the newest class in Washington football.

Offensive line[/B]:[/B]

The offensive line protects the quarterback. It protects the pass. It protects the rush.

Washington head football coach Steve Sarkisian said this will always be a position of emphasis, and this year was no different.

"Our sheer numbers on the offensive line are not bad," Sarkisian said. "We lost one player this year in graduation in Drew Schaefer. We brought in three."

These three - center Dane Crane, tackle Andrew Kirkland and tackle Coleman Shelton - hit the Dawgs' needs at the position.

The Washington coaching staff didn't reach late on offensive line recruits because they weren't concerned with the numbers. Instead, they stayed true to who they wanted.

"I feel great about these guys," Sarkisian said. "We got a center and two tackles, and that was the emphasis for us. It wasn't the guard play at all."

Through various factors, especially injury, the youth of the offensive line last season was made painfully apparent. Sarkisian acknowledged this issue of youth as the biggest for the offensive line.

With only one lineman gone, the three new players will be joining a group that has some experience under their belts.

Quick hits on the new Dawgs:[/I]

Dane Crane[/B] - 6-3/308. Recruited as a center for the offensive line out of Santa Margarita Catholic in Irvine, Calif. Sarkisian said Crane was a player who they identified early as one who had the potential to be all-conference. The Washington coach also described Crane as a great kid, a great leader and someone who has football in his blood. "(Crane) really was one of the leaders of this class. That's what a center's supposed to be," Sarkisian said.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named first-team all-county by the Orange County Register as a senior in 2012…named to MaxPreps.com's Division I all-state first team…also on CalHiSports.com's all-state first team…also the Trinity League Co-Most Valuable Lineman and first-team All-CIF Southern Section Pac-5…earned a spot on the Los Angeles Times' all-area team…helped lead the Eagles to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 playoffs as a senior…played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl following senior season…as a junior, Santa Margarita went 13-2, won the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 championship and beat Bellarmine 42-37 in the Division I Bowl, the state title game in California…named first-team All-Trinity League and second-team all-county as a junior…as a sophomore in 2010, helped Eagles to a 9-3 record and the second round of the playoffs…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…ranked the No. 3 center in the country by scout.com…ranked the No. 7 center in the nation and No. 64 recruit in California by rivals.com…played for coach Harry Welch."

Andrew Kirkland[/B] - 6-5/300. An offensive lineman to be used as a tackle out of Jesuit High School in Portland, Ore. Sarkisian said Kirkland came to camp with the team this summer and continued to dominate in training camp.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named to the 6A all-state first team as a senior offensive lineman…also a first-team All-Metro League selection…helped lead Crusaders to a 12-3 overall record and the semifinals of the 6A state playoffs as a senior in 2012…as a junior, led Jesuit to a 9-4 overall record and the Class 6A Metro League title…the Crusaders reached the semifinals of the 6A state playoffs in 2011…in 2010, Jesuit went 11-2 and advanced to the 6A state semifinals…ranked the No. 38 offensive guard prospect in the nation by scout.com…ranked as Oregon's No. 7 overall prospect by rivals.com…also threw discus in high school…played football for coach Ken Potter."

Coleman Shelton[/B] - 6-5/285. The other offensive lineman recruited as a tackle. Shelton was recruited out of Loyola in Pasadena, Calif. "Quite honestly, he was under-recruited," Sarkisian said. "Fantastic player. Young guy, plenty of room to develop, but excited for what he brings."

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Loyola…earned All-Serra League as a junior and senior…as a junior, helped lead the Cubs to an 8-3 record and a trip to the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 playoffs…named a top offensive lineman in the area by the Los Angeles Times prior to junior and senior seasons…rated the nation's No. 19 center prospect by rivals.com…played for coach Michael Christensen."

Tight end[/B]:[/B]

David Ajamu will have some good teachers when he gets to Washington.

Ajamu is joining a tight end group that includes one of the nation's top tight ends, Austin Seferian-Jenkins. It's hard not to think he'll have a lot to gain from practicing and playing with Seferian-Jenkins and Michael Hartvigson.

The Huskies needed another player that could fill in when Seferian-Jenkins will undoubtedly get targeted during games.

Now, Ajamu could have the chance to add his name to the list of players competing to fill that third receiver slot the Dawgs have been looking for over the past year.

Quick hits on the new Dawg:[/I]

David Ajamu[/B] - 6-5/245. Recruited out of Shelton (Wash.) High School. Sarkisian described Ajamu as big and physical. He said he loves Ajamu's length and that he is an extremely competitive player.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named to the Associated Press 3A all-state first team following senior season…also listed on the Seattle Times' all-state first team (all levels) and to the 3A All-Narrows League first team…also played defensive line for the Highclimbers…helped lead Shelton to a 7-3 record in 2012…named to the 4A All-Narrows League team as a junior in 2011…listed as a "red chip" recruit by the Seattle Times…ranked the No. 65 tight end in the nation and the No. 6 recruit in the state of Washington by scout.com…played for coach Matt Hinkle at Shelton.

Tailback[/B]: [/B]

Last season, sophomore Bishop Sankey carried the weight of the running backs group. He had an outstanding season as he proved he could step up when an ACL injury sidelined junior Jesse Callier and the NFL took Chris Polk.

This season, there will be a few of the younger players who will be competing for play time that they didn't see much of last season. Players like Kendyl Taylor, Erich Wilson II, Dezden Petty and Willis Wilson. Also, fullback Jonathan Amosa.

And now, new tailback Lavon Coleman.

New running backs coach, new member of the group. Newly rehabilitated players making it back from last season's injuries.

Sankey will be trying to keep his starting position. Callier will be trying to get back to his shared role with Sankey. Coleman will join the others in trying to fit in and find their place.

Let the competition begin.

Quick hits on the new Dawg:[/I]

Lavon Coleman[/B] - 6-0/210. Recruited out of Lompoc (Calif.) High School. 220 lbs. Sarkisian said Coleman is "exactly what we were looking for in this class." The Washington coach said Coleman is a physical-type back that will compliment the other backs, and it was "cool" they were able to address that need in recruiting.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "As a senior, helped Lompoc to a 12-1 record…team had won 32 straight games before falling to Gardena Serra in the CIF Southern Section Western Division semi-finals…missed much of senior season due to injury, but still rushed for 887 yards and nine touchdowns on 128 carries…named first-team all-area despite missing time…rushed for 233 yards on 26 carries in a win over Frontier…went for 171 and two scores in a victory over Arroyo Grande as a senior…chosen to play in the 2012 Cal State Game…in 2011, rushed for 2,038 yards and 26 touchdowns on 295 carries…named the CIF-SS Northwest Division Offensive Player of the Year as a junior…team went 14-0 and won the CIF Southern Section Northwest championship, blanking Cabrillo, 21-0, in the title game, when Coleman rushed for 149 yards on 36 carries…top game was in a 28-0 win over Templeton when he rushed for 216 yards on 26 carries…also surpassed 200 yards vs. Torrance, rushing for 201 and three scores on 15 carries…ran for 183 yards and two TDs on just 12 carries in a win over Morro Bay in 2011…also helped lead team to the CIF Southern Section Northwest championship as a sophomore in 2010…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…rated the No. 21 running back in the country by MaxPreps.com…ranked as the No. 30 running back prospect and No. 247 overall recruit in the nation by scout.com…listed as the No. 42 running back in the country and No. 63 recruit in California by rivals.com…played for coach Andrew Jones at Lompoc, the alma mater of legendary UW tailback Napoleon Kaufman."

Wide receivers[/B]: [/B]

Head coach Steve Sarkisian couldn't be happier with the wide receivers Washington signed in February.

Darrell Daniels, John Ross and Damore'ea Stringfellow are "the best core of wide receivers in any class in the country, and they're all different," Sarkisian said.

The coach continued that he thinks this group of receivers has a chance to have an immediate impact for the football program. Sarkisian said the coaching staff felt they needed a group of wide receivers that could come in and score touchdowns for them not only in the red zone, but from a distance as well.

With that in mind, they targeted Daniels, Ross and Stringfellow as the top three in the Class of 2013 that they thought would have that immediate impact.

On top of that, Sarkisian was especially impressed with the strength of their commitment to Washington.

"What's been cool about all of this, all three of these young men have been committed to us for some time now and none of them have waivered. Not one of them. Not the kids, not their parents, not their coaches," Sarkisian said. "They've all been great about the process, and can't speak more about the character of these guys, as well as their athleticism and the impact I think they're going to have on our program."

Quick hits on the new Dawgs:[/I]

Darrell Daniels[/B] - 6-4/220. Recruited out of Freedom High School in Pittsburg, Calif. Sarkisian said he is excited about what Daniels brings, including his speed.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named the Bay Valley Athletic League Co-MVP as a senior, when he caught 54 passes for 947 yards and 20 touchdowns…earned first-team All-East Bay at wide receiver…also earned second-team All-East Bay on defense, where he notched 38 tackles and two interceptions as a defensive back…listed on the San Francisco Chronicle's All-Metro first-team as a receiver…earned All-NorCal first-team honors, as well as second-team Division I all-state, from MaxPreps.com…third-team all-state (all levels) from CalHiSports.com…also rushed for 332 yards on 40 carries and had two 100-yard rushing games as a senior…played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl following senior season…also chosen to play in the 2012 Cal State Game…helped lead Eagles to a 9-3 overall record, the BVAL Championship and the three passes ? all touchdowns ? for 113 yards…top game was vs. Deer Valley, when he had 11 receptions for 195 yards…named the BVAL MVP in 2011 as a junior, earning first-team all-league at linebacker and second-team at wide receiver…caught 30 passes for 426 yards and seven TDs as Eagles went 10-2 and reached the second round of the playoffs…ranked No. 2 on the Bay Area News Group's "Cream of the Crop" list of Bay Area recruits…listed in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…listed as the nation's No. 99 overall prospect by MaxPreps.com…ranked the No. 20 wide receiver recruit and No. 154 overall prospect in the country by scout.com…listed as the No. 40 wideout and No. 245 overall prospect in the country and No. 35 recruit in California by rivals.com…ranked the No. 150 recruit in the country by ESPN.com…played for coach Kevin Hartwig."

John Ross[/B] - 5-11/180. Recruited out of Long Beach Jordan High School in Calif. Sarkisian described Ross as "very elusive" and "an excellent return man."

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Named the Moore League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2012…played wide receiver and cornerback and returned kicks and punts for Jordan…named a second-team all-state multi-purpose player by CalHiSports.com…played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl following senior season…also chosen to play in the 2012 Cal State Game…named the Moore League Co-Player of the Year as a junior…caught 56 catches for 994 yards and had six kick and punt returns for touchdowns as a junior…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…ranked the No. 14 "athlete" recruit in the nation by MaxPreps.com…listed as the nation's No. 15 wide receiver recruit and No. 113 overall prospect in the country by scout.com…ranked the No. 57 prospect in California by rivals.com…also a sprinter on the track team, taking second in the 100 meters at the Moore League meet as a junior in 2012…played football for coach Thomas Barnes."

Damore'ea Stringfellow[/B] - 6-3/215. Recruited out of Rancho Verde High School in Perris, Calif. Sarkisian said Stringfellow's physical stature already makes him look like he's an NFL wide out.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Earned first-team All-CIF Southern Section Central Division honors as a senior…named third-team all-state (all levels) by CalHiSports.com…led Rancho Verde to a 10-4 overall record and the championship game of the Central Division playoffs in 2012…played in the Under Armour All-America game following senior season…also selected to play in the 2012 Cal State Game and named to the Riverside County squad for the Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic…as a junior, helped lead the Mustangs to a perfect 14-0 record and the CIF Southern Section Inland Division championship…as a sophomore, Rancho Verde was 13-1 and made it to the playoff final before suffering first loss…listed in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…rated the No. 51 prospect in the country and No. 4 recruit in California (all positions) by ESPN.com, which also ranked him the No. 6 receiver in the nation…ranked the No. 9 wide receiver and No. 85 overall prospect in the country, as well as the No. 6 player in California, by rivals.com…rated the No. 11 wide receiver prospect and the No. 98 overall recruit in the nation by scout.com…played for coach Pete Duffy."

Quarterback[/B]: [/B]

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Quarterbacks want to sign with schools that are going to let them pass the ball. Receivers want to sign with schools that are going to draw up plays that get the ball thrown to them.

Pretty simple.

So simple, in fact, it's easy for Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian to use the two positions to help recruit each other.

"I think we've done a nice job here the last couple years of recruiting quarterbacks, and any smart receiver knows that they want to go play with good quarterbacks, and they want the ball," Sarkisian said.

The coach said he thinks the newest wide receivers Darrell Daniels, John Ross and Damore'ea Stringfellow believe they're going to have the ball thrown to them. He said their role on the team was explained to them, and they accepted that role.

Now, it's more a matter of execution.

"I think we have a system in place that allows the football to go to a variety of people," Sarkisian said. "It's not one that's just penciled in to just throwing it to one guy or two guys."

Sarkisian said he's excited about the opportunity to coach the receivers and dial up plays for them, which undoubtedly goes for his quarterbacks, as well.

So, who will be throwing the ball to these receivers?

Well, last season there was Keith Price and Derrick Brown. Also, Jeff Lindquist and Cyler Miles.

This season, they'll add Troy Williams to the list.

Williams, already enrolled at Washington, will get some of his first looks during spring camp.

"I can't say enough about Troy, been recruiting him for three years," Sarkisian said. "He's an extremely gifted young man."

Quick hits on the new Dawg:[/I]

Troy Williams[/B] - 6-2/205. Recruited out of Narbonne High School in Los Angeles, Calif. Sarkisian said Williams has a quick release and strong arm, and runs very well, although he's a passer first. He also noted his competitiveness, which should come in handy when he's battling for the quarterback position among so many other scholarship quarterbacks on the roster.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Earned the 2012 CIF Los Angeles City Section Division I Player of the Year…honorable mention Parade All-America…named the Los Angeles Times' back of the year as a senior…also named to the Times' all-area team as the first-team quarterback…earned the first-team spot on MaxPreps.com's Division I all-state team and on CalHiSports.com's all-state squad…played in the Cal State all-star game following senior season, throwing for two TDs and rushing for another to account for all three of his team's scores…completed 191 of 266 passes (.718) for 2,886 yards and 39 touchdowns with just six interceptions….also rushed for 396 yards and 10 TDs on 94 carries and served as the team's punter…helped Narbonne to a 14-1 record and a second consecutive L.A. City Section Division I championship and a berth in the CIF South Regional championship game…completed 27-of-36 passes for 362 yards and three TDs and also rushed for 106 yards on 11 carries in that game, the Gauchos' only loss of the year….in a win over Gardena as a senior, completed 19-of-25 for 349 yards and six TDs…threw a TD in all 15 games in 2012…had five touchdown passes in a win over George Washington Prep and four each vs. Locke and Garfield…also the City Section Player of the Year as a junior, when he led Narbonne to an 11-3 mark and the city title…completed 211 of 339 (.622) for 3,247 yards and 34 touchdowns as a junior, when he also rushed for 587 yards and 11 scores on 102 carries…top game as a junior was probably vs. Culver City, when he was 21-for-27 for 385 yards and four TDs with no interceptions…also had three other four-TD games and one with five touchdown passes as a junior…as a sophomore in 2010, was 200-for-317 for 2,597 yards and 23 touchdowns, earning first-team All-City Section quarterback…was the only sophomore on the entire All-City team that year…saw some action as a freshman as well, completing 8-of-12 for 130 and two scores…also played basketball for the Gauchos…named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…listed as the No. 1 dual-threat QB recruit in the nation by rivals.com, who also rated him the No. 11 prospect in California and the No. 71 recruit in the nation…ESPN's No. 2 dual-threat QB in the country…ranked the No. 13 quarterback prospect in the nation by scout.com and played football for coach Manuel Douglas."



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And a look at the newest addition to special teams.

Place kicker[/B]:[/B]

At the beginning of last season, punting duties were handled by freshman Korey Durkee while kicking duties were handled by junior college transfer Travis Coons.

However toward the end of the season, Durkee lost his starting role as Coons began to handle all kicking and punting duties himself.

This season, Durkee will have to compete again for his spot, and Coons will have to keep competing to keep his role as starter.

Enter Cameron Van Winkle, the newest addition to the kicking unit, who will simply be adding to the already fierce competition.

Quick hits on the new Dawg:[/I]

Cameron Van Winkle[/B] - 5-10/160. Recruited out of Mount Si High School in Fall City, Wash. Sarkisian described Van Winkle's leg as "tremendous." The coach also said he will be at Washington for spring quarter and will start competing for his spot.

Bio sketch from UW media[/I]: "Set state records for career (39) and for single-season field goals made (18 in 2011)…four-year starting kicker and punter at Mount Si…Associated Press 3A first-team all-state as a senior…also named to the Seattle Times all-state team (all levels) as a senior…KingCo 3A/2A Special Teams Player of the Year as a senior…made 10 field goals and 61-of-62 PATs as a senior and all but four kickoffs in 2012 resulted in touchbacks…helped lead Wildcats to an 11-2 overall record and a trip to the 3A state semifinals as a senior…made 18 of 21 field goal attempts as a junior in 2011, earning Junior All-America first-team honors from MaxPreps.com…earned AP all-state and Seattle Times all-state as a junior…also named first-team All-KingCo as a sophomore and honorable mention all-league as a freshman…one of just seven athletes named a "Northwest Nugget" by the Tacoma News-Tribune…also named in the Tacoma News-Tribune "Western 100"…named a "red chip" recruit by the Seattle Times…listed as the No. 9 overall recruit in Washington and the nation's No. 5 kicker by scout.com…named the No. 8 kicker in the country by rivals.com…played for coach Charlie Kinnune as a senior."

Looks like U-DUB is starting to turn the corner with Sark

I know it's looked like that for a couple of years now but the recruiting is looking good and after that tough 3 game stretch the team has bounced back well, the defense all of a sudden is forcing turnovers at a pace like the Chicago Bears and the offense seems to finally be trending up. They've taken care of buisness at home but need to get over that hump and play better on the road. I think in another 2 years the Huskies will be seriously contending for the PAC North

Pac-12 2013 football schedule

The Pac-12 2013 football schedule was released Thursday (link to full schedule below).

If you don't feel like sorting through all the teams and dates, here's Washington's football schedule for the 2013 season:

Sat., Aug. 31:
Boise State at Washington

Sat., Sept. 14:
Washington vs. Illinois

Sat., Sept. 21:
Idaho State at Washington

Sat., Sept. 28:
Arizona at Washington

Sat., Oct. 5:
Washington at Stanford

Sat., Oct. 12:
Oregon at Washington

Sat., Oct. 19:
Washington at Arizona State

Sat., Oct. 26:
California at Washington

Sat., Nov. 9:
Colorado at Washington

Fri., Nov. 15:
Washington at UCLA

Sat., Nov. 23:
Washington at Oregon State

Fri., Nov. 29:
Washington State at Washington

http://pac-12.com/Sports/Football/FootballArticle/tabid/251/Article/200618/Title/Pac-12-Conference-releases-2013-football-schedule.aspx

Photos from MAACO Bowl Las Vegas

Now up:

Photos from the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas!

Credit is given to R. Marsh Starks/MAACO Bowl Las Vegas for giving us the photos.

They can be viewed on our Facebook page (link included), and make sure to "Like" the page while you're checking out all the pictures!

Captions were included from the photographer/bowl, so if any clarification or changes are needed, feel free to leave a comment and we'll clear it up.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/UDUBnation

Playing Boise St in Bowl game....won't be a good outcome for the Huskies.

I was looking over bowl schedule recently and noticed tomorrow is really the 1st good bowl game to kick start the 2012 bowl season. I expect a long long day for the Huskies (who I feel even at 7-5 are a below average team at best). Your OL is weak and Price might be the most overrarted QB in the country. The main difference I see is Boise St. has a disciplined football team and the Huskies don't. It starts at the top and Petersen is clearly the better coach who know how to get it done year in and year out ( track record to prove it). I know your defense has a couple decent players on it.

Boise st- 33
Washington13

The score could be much worse in favor of of Boise St.....IMO.

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Those titanium necklaces?

I finally tracked down a discount code for TitaniumTwisters.com ! I know
various members were searching for this, so I thought I'd share. They
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the end of December. The "SANTA" code gives 25% discount on all
purchases. This is perfect for Christmas, as I can get on their site and
customize those sports rope necklaces (titanium necklaces) in team
colors for people for Christmas. I think they are up to around 50 colors
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UW vs. Cal: some fun facts

Here are just a few fun facts about the Washington football team as they prepare to take on California this Friday.

The last time (until now) Washington played two games in a span of six or fewer days was in 1944.


According to the NCAA, UW has played the second-toughest schedule in the nation to date.


Austin Seferian-Jenkins's 81 receptions are tied for third-most in UW history by a tight end and 1,016 yards rank fifth. His nine touchdown receptions also rank third by tight end. His 40 receptions this year are the most in the nation by a tight end.


Bishop Sankey ranks fifth in Pac-12 rushing.

Washington and California are the only two teams that have played in what is now the Pac-12 in every season since the league was founded in 1916. The Huskies hold a 50-38-4 record in the all-time series that began in 1904.

UW has three coaches on its current staff that are former Cal assistant coaches: offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau, defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi and offensive line coach/run game coordinator Dan Cozzetto.




For more information/news/discussion on this UW football team, head over to the 12th Man message board.

This post was edited on 10/29 1:21 PM by ksayles
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