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Thoughts before the Sugar Bowl, and a prediction

From New Orleans: AD Troy Dannen on DeBoer contract talks, Dylan Morris on his transfer decision and more

From New Orleans: Kalen DeBoer as a re-recruiter, and other Sugar Bowl notes

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 84

In New Orleans, the talk is O-line (Washington) vs. D-line (Texas)

Montlake Mailbag: In-state recruiting, an all-time starting 22, Charlie Baker's proposal and more

Washington notes: Winning the Joe Moore, and Penix’s ‘catchable’ passes

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 83

Washington signing-day thoughts: The immediacy of the portal, what to know about 2024 and more

Washington, the Blue-Chip Ratio and a chance to become The Exception

Will Rogers to Washington: What it means now and for the future

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 82

Washington notes: Ryan Grubb on Dylan Morris, Chuck Morrell on Zach Durfee and more

Inside Rome Odunze's long, strange trip home from Tucson

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Dylan Morris enters the portal, my Heisman ballot and other Monday thoughts

10 Texas players to know as Washington prepares for the Sugar Bowl

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 81

Montlake musings: Playoff bonuses, portal thoughts and more

Michael Penix Jr. is a Heisman Trophy finalist

Early thoughts on Washington vs. Texas in the Sugar Bowl

The Day After: Thoughts and observations from Washington's win over Oregon

In instant classic, Washington proves it's the Pac-12's best

One last Pac-12 pick: Washington vs. Oregon in Las Vegas

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 80

As Rome Odunze chases his record, Reggie Williams urges: ‘Give him the rock'

Home-and-Home: Everything on the line in Vegas for Huskies-Ducks, Pt. 2

CFP scenarios, Michael Penix Jr.'s Apple Cup and other Washington notes

The Day After: Thoughts and observations from Washington's 24-21 Apple Cup win

Washington makes it 12-0 with Apple Cup buzzer-beater

Pac-12 picks, Week 13: Predicting the Apple Cup and other rivalries

#FreeDurf? Unlikely, but Washington's Zach Durfee keeps working, anyway

Washington up to No. 4 in CFP update, plus weekly Pac-12 power rankings

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 79

Washington's offense looks to improve on 'worst half of football' this season

The Day After: Wrapping up Washington's 22-20 win at Oregon State

Washington will lose eventually. Right?

Pac-12 picks, Week 12: Huskies are underdogs in Corvallis

Kalen DeBoer has 100 wins, but he hasn't forgotten the 11 losses

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 78

Thoughts on UW still at No. 5 in CFP rankings, plus Pac-12 power rankings

Washington, Kalen DeBoer in contract extension talks

The Day After: Kalen DeBoer, November and final thoughts from Washington-Utah

Washington is imperfect. Washington is 10-0

Pac-12 picks, Week 11: Washington-Utah, Oregon-USC highlight the schedule

'Dang, I really just did that.' How Dillon Johnson got healthy, then ran wild

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 77

Pac-12 power rankings: CFP thoughts and a look at the league

Monday on Montlake: Another Jalen McMillan update, penalty explanations and more

The Day After: Thoughts and observations after Washington's win at USC

'We continue to win': Washington outlasts USC at the Coliseum

Pac-12 picks, Week 10: Conference title race coming into focus

At USC, Washington's Michael Penix Jr. has Heisman opportunity

11 thoughts on Washington's 2024 Big Ten schedule

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 76

10 thoughts on Washington's No. 5 CFP ranking

Pac-12 power rankings: Lots of movement after an eventful weekend

Washington notes: Pondering receiver health, Jalen McMillan's future and more

The Day After: Washington arrives at a treacherous November unbeaten

Washington struggles to beat Stanford as November looms

Pac-12 picks, Week 9: How much worse can it get?

The case for Washington's defense

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 75

Pac-12 power rankings: The top tier is thinning

Washington OC Ryan Grubb dissects what went wrong against Arizona State

The Day After: 21 thoughts on Washington's close call against Arizona State

Washington escapes defeat — and embarrassment — against Arizona State

Pac-12 picks, Week 8: Please don't bet on these games

Montlake Mailbag: A post-Oregon deluge of questions about the Huskies

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 74

Washington at midseason: The (plentiful) good, the (minimal) bad and what lies ahead

A few weeks ago, Giles Jackson caught Nerf balls. Saturday, he helped beat Oregon

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Washington notes: What it took for Michael Penix Jr. not to miss a snap

The Day After: The Heisman is Michael Penix Jr.'s to lose

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

Pac-12 picks, Week 7: Huskies favored, but Ducks are popular pick

Recently, the Oregon game has a way of impacting UW's bigger picture

Home-and-Home: Huskies, Ducks prepare for a classic in Seattle

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 73

Pac-12 power rankings: Huskies, Ducks battle for No. 1

First impressions: What we learned about new Washington AD Troy Dannen

Washington notes: Duck Week, Penix v. Nix and Midwest connections

Washington hires Tulane's Troy Dannen as AD: Quick thoughts and analysis

Pac-12 picks, Week 6: Four games, but no Washington

Big Ten schedule: Thoughts on Washington's next five seasons

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 72

Pac-12 power rankings: Washington and Oregon will make this easier next week

Remembering Jim Caple

The Day After: What to make of Washington's defense after 31-24 win at Arizona

Washington bids Tucson farewell with another weird desert game (and a win)

Pac-12 picks, Week 5: Another week of (mostly) mismatches

Ja'Lynn Polk is no third wheel

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 71

UWANIMAL just wants to have fun

Pac-12 power rankings: Five remain unbeaten, and could stay that way

The Day After: Is Washington No. 1 material?

Washington proves itself Cal-proof in 59-32 blowout

Pac-12 picks, Week 4: Picking the favorites

From Petersen to the portal: How Washington built an elite offensive roster

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 70

Home-and-Home: Huskies, Ducks on collision course for battle of unbeatens

Pac-12 power rankings: A new No. 1, and a battle for the bottom

Monday notes and thoughts: Season-ending injuries sideline two Huskies

The Day After: Michael Penix Jr., UW's offense could be all-time good

Washington looked big-time in 41-7 pasting at Michigan State

Pac-12 picks, Week 3: A tale of a miracle parlay

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 69

'Fortunately, it went full circle': Germie Bernard fits at Washington, after all

Is natural grass a problem for the Huskies?

Pac-12 power rankings: Or is that what the AP poll is for?

The Day After: 13 thoughts on Washington's 43-10 win over Tulsa

Even as 43-10 winners, Washington wants to be better than it was against Tulsa

Pac-12 picks, Week 2: Don’t fade the Buffs (or the Huskies, or the Trojans, or …)

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 68

Pac-12 power rankings: Everyone is a winner

Eventually, Davon Banks gets noticed

The Huskies scored 56 points on Saturday, but what about the running game?

The Day After: 15 thoughts on Washington's 56-19 win over Boise State

A conversation with Washington president Ana Mari Cauce

After sluggish first quarter, Washington blasts Boise State, 56-19

Pac-12 picks, Week 1: Who wins, who loses and who covers?

Best case, worst case: A (fictional) tale of Washington's 2023 season

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 67

Predicting Washington's 2023 season

Does new starter Parker Brailsford remind you of another Huskies lineman?

Which freshmen might contribute for Washington in 2023? Analyzing redshirt odds

With Cam Davis out, Dillon Johnson is a player to watch

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 66

'These are stormy seas': Chris Petersen talks Jen Cohen, Washington's AD search

'Jen made it a great job.' Kalen DeBoer on what Huskies need in next AD

After 25 years at Washington, Jen Cohen decided USC was a better fit

Huskies notes: DeBoer on Penix's 'amazing week,' plus thoughts on CBs, RBs and streaming

Roundtable: Huskies, Ducks, realignment and Heisman campaigns

Montlake mailbag: Questions about B1G scheduling, the Rose Bowl and lessons learned from pre-2021 hype

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 65

Washington camp thoughts: Rome Odunze and other UW 'freaks'

Washington camp thoughts: Penix throws, Morris-to-Bernard shines and other observations

Evaluating Washington's depth chart after watching open practices

A few notes from Kalen DeBoer after Washington's first scrimmage

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10 things to know about Washington’s re-made secondary

Why Washington believes its offense has 'much more left in the tank'

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 64

Washington camp: Penix still resting, Grubb likes Mack's development

'Bear hunting with a switch?' Huskies hope trimmer Ulumoo Ale will be big presence at d-tackle

Washington camp thoughts: As Michael Penix Jr. rests, Huskies see what Austin Mack can do

Big Ten decision 'heart-wrenching,' but Washington president couldn't get behind Pac-12 deal

Emergency episode: Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 63

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

Setting the scene as Washington's Board of Regents call special meeting

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 62

O'Neil: College athletics feels like Lord of the Flies

Washington camp, Day 1: What I saw, heard, thought of Huskies' practice opener

Washington camp primer: Storylines, position battles, dark-horse candidates

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 61

Mulling Washington's future as Colorado leaves the Pac-12

Michael Penix Jr.’s leadership, summer standouts and other Pac-12 Media Day leftovers

Edefuan Ulofoshio is still 'eating the frog'

What I learned about Washington at Pac-12 Media Day

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 60

Ahead of Pac-12 media day, 12 questions for 12 coaches

9 players I'm interested to watch when Washington begins preseason camp

A closer look at Washington's roster composition

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 59

As media day nears, 5 questions for Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff

Ranking Washington's 22 most important (non-QB) players for 2023

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 58

Montlake musings: Thoughts on Jen Cohen's remarks, UW recruiting, point spreads and more

'We're confident in the strength of the Pac-12': Q-and-A with Washington AD Jen Cohen

Montlake Mailbag: Portal v. recruiting, NFL development and tweeting at recruits

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 57

A closer look at Washington's big June recruiting haul

How a 1937 Chevy Coupe made its way into Washington's recruiting photo shoots

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Home-and-Home: Our list of most memorable games, plus some recruiting talk

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 56

13 thoughts on Washington’s 13 summer newcomers

Post-vacation thoughts on Washington recruiting, a visiting QB and the state of sports media

On Montlake survey results: Your thoughts on Kalen DeBoer, Jen Cohen, Pac-12 media rights and more

WSU’s president expects ‘resolution by the end of the month’ on Pac-12 media deal (but we’ve heard that before)

Great expectations: Here’s how Washington fared with a high preseason ranking in the past

Thoughts on Washington, WSU, June regents meetings and stadium financing

21 questions: Take On Montlake’s UW football subscriber survey

Luke Combs, an unreleased demo and Tony Castricone's passion for songwriting

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 55

Pac-12 TV guide: 10 nonconference games worth watching

Montlake Mailbag: Questions about Jen Cohen and USC, realignment and lots more

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Washington softball, a legendary comeback and the power of DNBAFF

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 54

As one Pac-12 school cuts costs, how will Comcast ordeal impact Washington's budget?

Q-and-A: WSU's Ben Arbuckle on his vision for a ‘beautiful conglomerate’ on offense

Why Washington's recruitment of 4-star DL Jericho Johnson looms large

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 53

Nine statistics Washington should aim for as it chases a Pac-12 title

Montlake Mailbag: Questions about 2024 recruiting, prospect priorities, Guardian Caps and lots more

Over or under? Here's how I would bet (or not) on Pac-12 win totals

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 52

Scott Huff still knows what he's doing, and his bosses knew that all along

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Washington doesn't have many 2021 signees left, but neither does the Pac-12

Home-and-Home: Spring-game attendance, media policies and practice standouts

‘It felt like covering an NFL team': A reporter's view of Deion Sanders' first spring at Colorado

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 51

Post-spring musings: A thought on each of Washington’s 2023 opponents

State of the roster: Assessing Washington’s needs as portal window closes

Behind the scenes with Washington coach Kalen DeBoer

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 50

Seven questions to ponder after Washington's spring practices

Spring standouts: Washington players you should know about

Washington spring preview: What I saw, heard and learned at Huskies' spring finale

Since end of Varsity vs. Alumni game, Washington spring football has been a tough sell

Join me on Substack Notes

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 49

Washington spring practice, Day 13: How Michael Penix Jr. can be even better in 2023

Sav'ell Smalls is moving on. Should the Huskies move Voi Tunuufi over?

As Washington enters a new era at cornerback, Thaddeus Dixon keeps making plays

Is Washington closer to finding its QB3? Kalen DeBoer talks Friday scrimmage

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 48

Washington’s 2022 recruiting class is back intact — and seeing a ton of reps this spring

Montlake Mailbag: Wondering about Husky Stadium attendance, running back numbers and defensive improvement

Washington spring practice, Day 9: Big-play receivers, a big hit and some injuries

Washington spring practice, Day 8: Thoughts from Kalen DeBoer on a scrimmage (plus: a Marcus Peters sighting)

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 47

Washington spring practice, Day 7: Running backs everywhere, Germie Bernard speaks and more

Get to know Ralen Goforth, Washington's linebacker transfer from USC

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Washington spring practice, Day 6: Thoughts, observations and insights

Washington spring practice, Day 5: A closer look at Denzel Boston (and other thoughts)

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 46

Washington Pro Day: What a healthy Jordan Perryman looks like (and other notes)

State of competition: What do Washington's position battles look like this spring?

Washington's 2019 recruiting class: Hits and misses, attrition and opportunity

Which schools signed the most Washington recruiting targets in 2023?

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 45

O'Neil: That unmistakable whiff of desperation

Six players I'm interested to watch when Washington resumes spring practices

Kalen DeBoer, assistant salaries and a different way of evaluating football investment

Montlake Mailbag: B1G dreams, national branding and Tuli appreciation

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 44

Five newcomers who stood out during the first week of Washington spring practices

Washington Huskies mailbag: Ask your questions here

On Washington men's basketball, Mike Hopkins and the finances at play

Washington spring practice, Day 3: Chippy play leads to 'great growth moment'

Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 43

Chris Petersen goes deep on life after coaching, Kalen DeBoer, working in TV and the illusion of control

Washington spring practice, Day 2: What are the Huskies’ options on the offensive line?

Washington spring practice, Day 1: Offensive fireworks, but a scary scene near the end

A medical retirement, QB talk, position battles and more: Kalen DeBoer previews the spring

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

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