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Remembering Jim Caple: his life, his death, his career and his one true love.
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Hello. Today I was informed that The Athletic no longer intends to cover University of Washington football, and thus I am no longer employed there.
On a related note, I am now looking for work.
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Asked where this win ranks among the best in his career, Michael Penix Jr. replied: "This is No. 1, man. I'm a Dawg, man, and I love this, and I love this feeling."
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I'm pleased to welcome you to On Montlake, the new home for my coverage of Washington Huskies football.
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Carson Bruener: “Everyone talks about it, like, ‘what if I did this, what if I went and got more money?’ I don’t give a shit about the money, to be honest. This is my home. This is my team. This is my program."
From Saturday at UW spring practice:
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Thanks to all who have reached out, and posted their own tributes, about my uncle, Jim Caple. He died last night, at 61, after battling ALS and dementia. I admired him deeply, and his mentorship meant more to me than I can say. Please keep my aunt Vicki in your thoughts.
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A UW spokesperson confirms that edge rusher Zach Durfee will be eligible to play after Dec. 15, the end of the current academic quarter. So he will be eligible for the College Football Playoff.
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BREAKING: Washington and coach Kalen DeBoer have agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season, per a source. Expect an announcement soon.
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How big of a deal is it that UW is playing for a national title?
In Longview, my hometown, there isn't any sporting event bigger than the annual Mark Morris vs. R.A. Long basketball series.
This year's game at RAL was scheduled for Monday. They rescheduled it for tomorrow.
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Cal’s top receiver, Jeremiah Hunter, commits to Washington. That’s huge for the Huskies.
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After interviewing at Alabama yesterday for their OC job and receiving an offer, Ryan Grubb has decided to stay at Washington, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. No new money involved, I'm told.
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To everyone who has reached out since Friday: want you to know I have seen, felt and appreciated your support. All of it.
You will hear from me soon.
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Washington has sold out its allotted 20,000 tickets for the national championship game, per a spokesperson.
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The Mariners made a lot of young people into fans in the mid-90s and early 2000s. Neither the franchise or MLB has done much to retain them since. This year finally held some promise. Bummer.
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Anyone who thinks it's a good idea to put multiple doorbell sounds in a TV commercial has obviously never owned a dog.
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After accepting his Under Armour All-America invite, Sav'ell Smalls took the mic, stated Kennedy's goal of winning a state title, then put his arm around 2021 QB commit Sam Huard and said they want to bring a national title to UW.
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Fired up for this.
We are happy to announce UW Huskies football insider @ChristianCaple will be joining @SeattleSports as a contributor. Caple will cover UW all year long and now, you can find out more about the newest member of our team by clicking the link below.
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Four-star Hayward (Calif.) Tennyson receiver Taeshaun Lyons just announced his commitment to Washington.
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Washington DL Tuli Letuligasenoa says he plans to return for his final year of eligibility.
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Here is a statement from UW AD Jen Cohen re: 9 a.m. kickoffs:
"It is our understanding that a 9 a.m. kickoff would need to be approved by both participating institutions, and 9 a.m. kickoffs are not something we believe to be in the best interest of our program and our fans.”
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There’s a small crowd gathered at UW’s tennis courts to watch Venus Williams practice. Not sure why she’s here, but pretty cool to see people flock over there.
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Petersen said when he saw Mike Leach before the Apple Cup, Leach asked him, "Hey, how much longer you gonna do this?" Petersen thought, "Oh my God, this guy's a mind reader."
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At a ceremony at Kennedy Catholic, 5-star OLB Sav'ell Smalls just announced a commitment to Washington.
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Spotted walking into the Dempsey together to watch UW practice: Pete Carroll and Steve Ballmer.
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Been to a few games at Husky Stadium. Not sure I've ever seen anything quite like Saturday afternoon.
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Per a UW spokesperson, there were zero positive COVID-19 cases among the 80 student-athletes tested Monday upon their return to campus.
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UW's in-state recruiting gets a boost.
BREAKING: Washington landed the state's No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class, Spanaway (Wash.) Bethel linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale just hours before they play for a national title and he breaks down why he picked the home-state Huskies 247sports.com/college/washin…
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Lots of UW players switched jersey numbers, per tradition for their final full practice of the season. That’s Dillon Johnson doing some drills wearing No. 80.
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Redshirt freshman DT Kuao Peihopa, asked today about the decision to return to Washington despite the coaching change: "There was no decision. There was just, 'oh, damn, he got fired? Alright, who's next?' We're here. Me and Voi, we're here. We're Dawgs."
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UW AD Jen Cohen: "We are aware of an interaction between Head Coach Jimmy Lake and a student-athlete during the first half of Saturday’s game. We have high expectations of the conduct of our coaches and we are working to gather more information on this matter.”
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Germie Bernard, the 2022 Washington signee who instead wound up at Michigan State, announces on Instagram that he is transferring to UW. Huskies continue to bolster their 2023 receiver corps.
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Four-star Phoenix Mountain Pointe safety Rylon Dillard-Allen just announced a commitment to Washington. He's the eighth blue-chipper to join UW's 2025 class.
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Jedd Fisch mentions during his opening statement here at Big Ten Media Days that RB Jonah Coleman finished last quarter on the Dean's List with a 4.0 GPA.
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Big portal addition for Washington — Kansas State OT Carver Willis. Started 11 games this season and played more than 1,200 snaps between 2023-24. He's a 2020 signee with one year of eligibility remaining. Would think you can pencil him in as a starting tackle.
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Marshawn Lynch. Driving a cart. While Bay rap legend E-40's "Tell Me When To Go" plays over the stadium speakers.
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This should have been a week of reevaluation and creativity for Washington's offensive coaching staff. If anything, UW looks even more predictable and less imaginative than last week.
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My favorite part of conference championship weekend is when Dr. Pepper makes the kids compete to see who will accrue less student debt.
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Huskies really needed this piece of news.
Washington QB Will Rogers is withdrawing from the transfer portal and returning to the Huskies, a source tells @247sports.
Rogers, the former Mississippi State QB who recently re-entered the portal, is No. 2 in SEC history with 12,315 career passing yards.
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Four-star La Verne (Calif.) Bonita ATH Dylan Robinson just announced his commitment to Washington. Big get for the Huskies. Big, athletic addition. Says UW wants him at cornerback.
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Petersen said last time he saw Mike Leach, Leach was 30 minutes late to a head coaches meeting. He showed up with In-N-Out.
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Kalen DeBoer's new 2023 salary will be $4.2 million — a $1 million raise — increasing by $100,000 each year after. He's also due a $500k retention bonus if still head coach on March 15, 2024 and March 15, 2026; and a $1 mil bonus if still head coach on March 15, 2028.
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Washington leaving the Pac-12 is a total bummer — and totally necessary.
This one is unlocked.
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Jojo McIntosh said he told the team before the game: "This is our house. We haven’t lost here. They’ve lost here. We beat them here. This is our house. We don’t lose at home."
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Jimmy Lake says UW is “well over” 90% vaccinated, and possibly over 95% now. Says staff is 100% vaccinated.
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At long last, Orem (Utah) four-star WR Puka Nacua announces he will play for ... Washington. Big late addition for the Huskies, who already signed a top-20 class.
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This is the first time Washington has had two top-10 picks since 1941. I know @StoneLarry wrote a great column that night.
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I just watched Northwestern kick a field goal, down 17-2 with 5:07 left in the third quarter, from Washington's 1-yard line. I saw it with my own eyes. But still can't quite believe it. Anyway, UW's lead is now 17-5.
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Final: Washington State 79, Washington 71. Huskies have now lost 10 consecutive games for the first time in school history.
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Huskies land 4-star Fort Worth (Texas) Timber Creek RB Emeka Megwa, who just announced his commitment live on CBS Sports. Big get.
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Jalen McMillan goes 92nd overall to Tampa Bay. Seven UW players taken in the first three rounds. The Bucs love their Huskies.
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Just spoke with 4-star Ferndale OL commit Geirean Hatchett. He said he's bummed Petersen is stepping down, but "still all Dawg, and excited for the future with the Lake era." Said Lake and Scott Huff are coming up for a visit tonight.
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Washington's 2023 football schedule:
9/2 v. Boise State
9/9 v. Tulsa
9/16 at Michigan State
9/23 v. California
9/30 at Arizona
10/7 BYE
10/14 v. Oregon
10/21 v. Arizona State
10/28 at Stanford
11/4 at USC
11/11 v. Utah
11/18 at Oregon State
11/25 v. WSU
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Rome Odunze has set a UW record with his eighth 100-yard receiving game of the season.
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Official word from UW: Quentin Moore is conscious, responsive and moving all extremities. He was taken to a local hospital for precautionary tests.
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In 10-plus months, On Montlake has traveled more than 16,000 round-trip air miles, to seven different states, to bring you unique coverage of Washington Huskies football.
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Can't tell you how excited and grateful I am to announce that I've joined @TheAthletic and @TheAthleticCFB as a full-time UW football beat writer. Here's why, and what you can expect: theathletic.com/423176/2018/…
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Jedd Fisch becomes the fourth UW head coach I've covered to mention at his intro presser that he hasn't had much fun at Husky Stadium.
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That trophy is 7 feet tall and weighs more than 800 pounds.
Congratulations to the @UW_Football Offensive Line for winning the 2023 Joe Moore Award! 🏆
#IAmBecauseOfUs #Teamwork #PurpleReign
Press Release: bit.ly/2023JMAWinner
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Put Bonner up there as one of Washington's biggest wins of this cycle. Was a battle to get him committed. A four-star, fringe top-100 prospect and ranked the No. 6 RB in the class by 247Sports.
BREAKING: Washington has landed a commitment from elite running back Brian Bonner out of Valencia (Calif.) as the Huskies add another significant piece to their 2026 class 247sports.com/article/washin…
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Four-star OL from San Jose commits to Washington.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
#PurpleReign☔ #GoHuskies #AllAboutTheW #🇼🇸🇦🇸🇬🇺 @BrandonHuffman @ChadSimmons_ @VEE_Sports
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Sure, you can see officiating errors in any college football game. But you gotta watch WSU to see all the ones you would literally never see otherwise.
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One year in, On Montlake is here to stay. Reflecting on the most gratifying 12 months of my professional life:
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Asked Jedd Fisch for his message to fans amid coaching carousel rumors. He gave a pretty lengthy response:
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And now, the Stanford band spells out “VAPE” while playing Afroman’s “Because I Got High.”
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Interesting bit of roster news for Washington: Ulumoo Ale is moving from offensive line to defensive line, a spokesperson confirmed. Ale is listed at 6-6, 355 pounds and was all-division on both sides of the ball at Fife High School. Intriguing option at nose tackle.
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Washington builds on Kodi Greene’s commitment by landing the state’s top prospect. Another major victory for UW and Jedd Fisch. Colman-Brusa attended Friday’s spring game.
1000% COMMITTED
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@CoachKaufusi
@LockedOnHuskies @ErikHamburg @UW_Football
#BowDown
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Michigan transfer LB Hayden Moore announces a commitment to Washington. Was a 2023 signee who redshirted last season.
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Geirean Hatchett is apparently returning to Washington after one season at Oklahoma. Started the Sooners' opener but missed the rest of the season due to injury. At least one season of eligibility left, and possibly two, assuming he can get 2024 back.
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