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There has been quite a bit of activity. The question is whether there has been a lot of achievement. That's a play off an old John Wooden line, but in this case it pertains to Washington football coach Jedd Fisch. The successor to Kalen DeBoer was thrust into a less-than-ideal position when he accepted the job on Montlake in mid-January. The former Arizona coach — who transformed the ...

SEATTLE – The most sustained applause inside Husky Stadium wasn’t triggered by a touchdown pass. It didn’t serenade a timely interception or punctuate a pad-popping hit. It wasn’t a response to any individual play.

SEATTLE – Seated in the south grandstand of Husky Stadium as the wind began to whip around the lower bowl, John Jung is trying to pass on a tradition.

SEATTLE – The record-setting Washington Huskies football team that won more games (14) last season than any other UW team made history again this weekend.

SEATTLE – On Day 2 of the NFL draft, Washington Huskies receiver Ja’Lynn Polk didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called.

SEATTLE – Michael Penix Jr.’s wait is complete. The 2023 Maxwell Award winner and former Washington quarterback finally knows where he’s going to begin his NFL career.

On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote “there now is speculation Penix could go as high as No. 8 to the Falcons.” Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer stated that the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 13 have been “marked by a few other teams as one to watch on Penix,” while adding there’s “some belief in league circles” the Seahawks could snag him at No. 16. But most mock drafts still slate the proven passer as a second-round pick, citing the same concern.

SEATTLE – Seattle police suggested that members of University of Washington’s athletic department staff knew about and discussed a rape allegation against Tylin “Tybo” Rogers before allowing the sophomore running back to continue playing last fall, according to a document detailing the agency’s investigation into Rogers.

SEATTLE – It was a busy Saturday afternoon at Husky Stadium, with implications for this year’s UW football team and the future.

SEATTLE – The Washington football roster continues to evolve and it has been a very busy 24 hours.