Remember the Alamo

It’s ironic that the Big Dawg today writes about nerves and bowl anxiety while I am surprisingly calm, dare I say at peace. The blawging roles are usually reversed. But enough time has passed to afford the necessary perspective that I lacked at the end of the season and I am focused and prepared for [...]

Purple in My Cup

“A Tale of Two Seasons.” That’s the title of this year’s Husky football drama. Other titles could include “Great Expectations” or “The Remains of a Season” or “Watership Down”…maybe “Les Miserables?” As we sit here on the eve of Apple Cup at 6-5, consider how disappointing this season has been. True we started the season [...]

So Serious

I tried all week to write a post that conjured humor and wit but the atrocities at Penn State have left a pall over college football this weekend. And over me. The actions and inactions at Penn State are inexcusable, sad and unimaginable. I feel for all the kids affected for it will have far-reaching impact. [...]

Farewell Ride

Today is so much more than a game. Yes, its our annual rivalry against the hated Ducks and another opportunity for the Huskies to upset a Top 10 team that is truly deserving of its recent success. But today, for me, it’s about honoring the legacy of Husky Stadium and all of the legends that have played on her [...]

We Don’t Get Fooled Again

This Saturday’s game against Arizona makes me nervous. They fired their coach and played very inspirational football last week, crushing UCLA. A few weeks ago I was looking at this game as a sure win on the schedule. But after their performance last week and more importantly, ours, I am no longer sure. The perception [...]

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