Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Huskies Get Last Second Win to Keep Bowl Hopes Alive

Great moments are born by great opportunities and the Huskies were given a great opportunity last Saturday.  In the 4th quarter  against the California Golden Bears Washington's offense had 4:39 seconds to keep their bowl hopes alive. Senior Quarter Back Jake Locker was just the guy to lead them on the most incredible drive of his career.

The Huskies needed a Field Goal to tie and a touchdown to win. The drive started out great. The Huskies moved the changes for the first time on third and short when running back Chris Polk was lined up in the Wildcat formation and got the first down. After that Jake Locker went up top to Jermaine Kearse for a 46 yard completion to get the Huskies into Field Goal range at the 20 yard line.

Steve Sarkisian was not going for the tie. He was going for the win. After a few runs, Washington was set up with second and goal from the 1. After two unsuccessful quarter back sneaks Washington called a timeout with two seconds to go. The Huskies were going for the win.

Washington on 4th and the season handed the ball off to Chris Polk who scampered into the end zone for a 1 yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 16-13 win. With the Apple Cup on Saturday Washington will just have to take this game seriously. The Huskies are the superior team in all three phases of the game which should give then an advantage during the game.

The biggest thing was the Husky defense is playing amazing right now. The defense hasn't allowed a touchdown in seven quarters. Which is a compliment to Defensive coordinator Nick Holt who is having his guys playing inspired defense at the right time of the year.

The Huskies just have to win one more game to go to a bowl, which hasn't happened for the Huskies since 2002. If Washington wants to go to bowl, they will have to beat arch rival Washington State.  The Cougars record is 2-9 but are coming off a 31-14 to Oregon State and are going to give their best effort for the 103rd addition of the Apple Cup.

Washington State Quarter Back Jeff Tuel is way better Quarter back than the  last two quarter backs have played. Tuel is a pocket passer who will throw the odd interception with 15 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. He has thrown just under 2500 yards for the year.  The question will be if the Huskies can get to Jeff Tuel.  A interception during the game would be huge considering the Huskies have got points in 26 of 29 possessions.

We can't forget that Cal was starting their back up quarter back Brock Mansion for the injured Kevin Riley. If Riley starts the game is a blow out and Washington doesn't have a shot at a bowl. Jake Locker made some nice plays last Saturday. His Touchdown pass to D'Andre Goodwin in the third quarter to get the offense going was a fortunate play however, great players make great plays and that's what he expects from himself. Locker needs two more touchdowns to pass Cody Pickett   for all time touchdowns as a Husky.

The Apple Cup will be a 4pm kickoff and on television on Versus.

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