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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

7 months

Remembering Jim Caple: his life, his death, his career and his one true love.

Remembering Jim Caple

On my uncle, his one-of-a-kind career, and his one true love.

www.onmontlake.com

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5 months

Big hat.

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@ChristianCaple

1 year

I’m told the Penix announcement video was the final video shown at Washington’s team awards banquet tonight. Nobody saw it coming. The room erupted.

Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

Massive news here — Michael Penix Jr. announces he will return to Washington in 2023.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

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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@ChristianCaple

1 year

I'm pleased to welcome you to On Montlake, the new home for my coverage of Washington Huskies football. Your subscription helps me continue telling the kind of stories I know UW fans want to read. My first column:

On Montlake, we know Washington's story is worth telling

Introducing Washington Huskies football coverage in a new place, from a familiar face

www.onmontlake.com

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 month

If you ever wanted to see Bill Belichick in UW gear:

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@ChristianCaple

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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:

'I just want to be a Dawg': Why Carson Bruener and Kam Fabiculanan stayed

And some notes from Saturday's practice, which included a famous visitor.

www.onmontlake.com

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

7 months

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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Christian Caple

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5 months

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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@ChristianCaple

1 year

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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2 years

Michael Penix Jr. is Washington’s starting QB, Kalen DeBoer announces.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 months

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 months

Cal’s top receiver, Jeremiah Hunter, commits to Washington. That’s huge for the Huskies.

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@ChristianCaple

1 year

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 months

Washington has sold out its allotted 20,000 tickets for the national championship game, per a spokesperson.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

2 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

5 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

Massive news here — Michael Penix Jr. announces he will return to Washington in 2023.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

5 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

Four-star Hayward (Calif.) Tennyson receiver Taeshaun Lyons just announced his commitment to Washington.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

Fired up for this.

Seattle Sports

@SeattleSports

1 year

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

Washington DL Tuli Letuligasenoa says he plans to return for his final year of eligibility.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

5 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

2 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

5 years

At a ceremony at Kennedy Catholic, 5-star OLB Sav'ell Smalls just announced a commitment to Washington.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

9 days

Spotted walking into the Dempsey together to watch UW practice: Pete Carroll and Steve Ballmer.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

3 years

Then there's this, from @tysonalger :

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

3 years

Mariners.

Cut4

@Cut4

3 years

In five words or less.... hit us with the most painful memory of your baseball fandom.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

7 months

Been to a few games at Husky Stadium. Not sure I've ever seen anything quite like Saturday afternoon.

Washington beat Oregon, and you had to hear it to believe it

Husky Stadium hasn't seen many like UW's 36-33 victory on Saturday.

www.onmontlake.com

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 months

UW's in-state recruiting gets a boost.

Brandon Huffman

@BrandonHuffman

4 months

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

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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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@ChristianCaple

2 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 months

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

3 years

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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@ChristianCaple

4 years

4-star Bethel High linebacker Will Latu announces a commitment to Washington.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

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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@ChristianCaple

5 years

Asked Chris Petersen about WR Chico McClatcher, too. Confirmed he's back with the team.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

8 months

A new day.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

3 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

2 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

Tomorrow.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

8 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 months

Huskies really needed this piece of news.

Matt Zenitz

@mzenitz

4 months

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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@ChristianCaple

5 months

Some of the sideline celebration after the clinching first down.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

5 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

You all continue to amaze me. I'm floored by the response so far to On Montlake, my new Substack venture. I've *been* out here. I'm still out here. Subscribe today for continued thoughtful, informed coverage of the Washington Huskies. My first column:

On Montlake, we know Washington's story is worth telling

Introducing Washington Huskies football coverage in a new place, from a familiar face

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

9 months

Washington leaving the Pac-12 is a total bummer — and totally necessary. This one is unlocked.

Washington leaving the Pac-12 is a total bummer — and totally necessary

Here lies the Pac-12.

www.onmontlake.com

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@ChristianCaple

1 year

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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@ChristianCaple

5 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

3 years

Jimmy Lake says UW is “well over” 90% vaccinated, and possibly over 95% now. Says staff is 100% vaccinated.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 months

2024 Arizona RB signee Adam Mohammed now coming to Washington.

Adam_Mo24

@Adam_Mo24

4 months

Da Crib☔️💜 #PurpleReign

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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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@ChristianCaple

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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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

7 years

Final: Washington State 79, Washington 71. Huskies have now lost 10 consecutive games for the first time in school history.

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

12 days

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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@ChristianCaple

8 months

Whole lot of love for WR Taj Davis from his ex-teammates.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

4 years

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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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

On with @Softykjr on @933KJR , Washington OC Ryan Grubb says he appreciated opportunity to speak with Alabama, but ultimately felt it would have been "wildly out of my character" to leave UW after being so involved in pitching offensive players on returning in 2023.

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6 months

They like Mike.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

1 year

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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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. The season ends tonight in Houston. Subscribe here to read about it (and beyond):

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@ChristianCaple

8 months

UW’s entrance with the new LED effects.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

5 months

Rome Odunze has set a UW record with his eighth 100-yard receiving game of the season.

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

5 years

It would seem Myles Bryant has decided to return to Washington for his senior season.

Myles B

@mylesjbryant

5 years

Year 4 (Last Ride)..... let’s get it!

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Christian Caple

@ChristianCaple

6 years

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:

Christian Caple: The right place for me and for Huskies fans

Our UW writer is thrilled to be back on the beat and eager to deliver thoughtful, in-depth coverage of the football program.

theathletic.com

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@ChristianCaple

4 months

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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@ChristianCaple

5 months

That trophy is 7 feet tall and weighs more than 800 pounds.

Joe Moore Award

@JoeMooreAward

5 months

Congratulations to the @UW_Football Offensive Line for winning the 2023 Joe Moore Award! 🏆 #IAmBecauseOfUs #Teamwork #PurpleReign Press Release:

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Kalen DeBoer wins Home Depot Coach of the Year.

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@ChristianCaple

1 month

Four-star, top-100 overall ATH/RB from Lake Oswego (Ore.) Lakeridge in the 2026 class. Top player in Oregon.

Ansu Sanoe 2026 (4⭐️RB)

@Ansusanoe4

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AG2G🙏🏾 1000% COMMITED☔️☔️ #godawgs @CoachJeddFisch @ScottieGraham

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2 years

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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@ChristianCaple

5 years

4-star CB out of Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro commits to Washington.

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2 months

One year in, On Montlake is here to stay. Reflecting on the most gratifying 12 months of my professional life:

One year in, On Montlake is here to stay

Sometimes, betting on yourself isn’t really a gamble at all.

www.onmontlake.com

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@ChristianCaple

5 years

And now, the Stanford band spells out “VAPE” while playing Afroman’s “Because I Got High.”

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@ChristianCaple

2 years

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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@ChristianCaple

3 months

A big transfer addition for the Huskies at cornerback.

EPHESIANS PRYSOCK

@ephe5ian5

3 months

☔️☔️☔️

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3 years

Did I just hallucinate or did they really decide to punt there?

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@ChristianCaple

6 months

That may be the best play I've ever seen Michael Penix Jr. make.

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

One thought from re-watching the UW-Arizona game: Mark Helfrich does a good job in the booth. Just gives you his analysis and tries to tell you what's going on. Doesn't make it about him. And obviously knows the Pac-12 and is familiar with a lot of the current players.

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@ChristianCaple

5 years

Fresno (Calif.) San Joaquin Memorial WR Jalen McMillan, a top-50 prospect in the 2020 class, commits to UW. That's a big-time get for the Huskies.

J MAC

@jalenmcmillan20

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LET’S GO MAKE SOME DAMN HISTORY 🐺 #PURPLEREIGN

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1 year

Asked if it's fair to assume he will be rooting for USC on Friday, DeBoer says, in part: "I guess I look at it this way: we did Utah a favor already."

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4 years

The UW Foster School of Business announces Chris Petersen as its Edward V. Fritzky Endowed Chair in Leadership for 2020-21. The position "is designed to bring distinguished leaders to campus to share their expertise with faculty and students."

Former NCAA head football coach Chris Petersen named Fritzky Chair in Leadership at UW’s Foster...

Chris Petersen, former head football coach at the University of Washington and Boise State University, has been appointed as the Edward V. Fritzky Endowed Chair in Leadership at the University of...

blog.foster.uw.edu

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

Montana 13, Washington 7. Husky Stadium has never seen a worse defeat.

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@ChristianCaple

4 months

Anyone up?

'You've always got to believe': Washington is one win away from a national championship

A most thrilling victory over Texas sends the Huskies somewhere they've never been.

www.onmontlake.com

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@ChristianCaple

1 year

Dillion Johnson, running back transfer from Mississippi State, has committed to Washington. Two years of eligibility remaining.

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@ChristianCaple

5 years

53 minutes into the delay, I smell weed.

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1 year

OK, this is totally self-indulgent, but who knows how long it will last, so I gotta celebrate it while I can: On Montlake currently ranks No. 9 among paid sports publications on Substack. Can't say I ever envisioned being on the same top-10 list as Kareem in literally anything.

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

Congrats to my dad, who, three days after his 63rd birthday, finally carded his first hole in one, from 191 yards with a 3 metal on No. 8 at Mint Valley in Longview. It's good to be retired.

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@ChristianCaple

5 years

4-star LB Danny Heimuli picks UW. Huge get for the Huskies.

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5 years

Nine UW players invited to the NFL combine: QB Jake Browning, LB Ben Burr-Kirven, DL Greg Gaines, RB Myles Gaskin, OL Kaleb McGary, DB Jordan Miller, DB Byron Murphy, DB Taylor Rapp and TE Drew Sample.

NFL Draft

@NFLDraft

5 years

338 individual players, 1 unified dream The 2019 NFL Combine participants list:

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

What if I told you ... Dylan Morris' middle name is Jacob?

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

It's official: Washington will host Utah on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN), the Pac-12 announces. Huskies won't get an Apple Cup this week, but at least they'll get a game.

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5 years

Think the Huskies want Asa Turner?

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

Whoa, a category about UW quarterback history on Jeopardy! tonight.

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9 months

Ana Mari Cauce on P12 deal: "It was not the deal that we had been discussing just days before. ... When you have a deal that people are saying one of the best aspects of it is, 'you can get out in two years,' that tells you a lot."

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4 years

Some — ahem — personal news, as told by my wife, @KariPlog . 2020 has been a brutal year in many ways, but we're hoping for something to celebrate in December.

'Something to celebrate': One couple braces for a year to remember, in the face of uncertainty

When my husband, Christian, and I talked about starting our family, we knew only so much would be within our control. But we never imagined just how out…

www.knkx.org

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@ChristianCaple

3 years

Related: I’m gonna be off the grid for a minute. Let us know who wins the Pac-12 North.

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