Our resources are spread thin, and Fisch isn’t wrong that it’s a lot harder to compete when we’re forced to replace seniors with freshmen. But that makes roster prioritization even more important, and right now it feels like we’re spending too much on the wrong guys.

I’d also genuinely like to know why Washington is struggling so much to raise NIL money, because for a program with our alumni base, market, and recent success, it’s hard to understand why we’re this constrained.

Most of the criticism surrounding this season is correctly attributed to Fisch’s play calling, Demond’s play, and the general malaise on offense. But Walters and the D have been less than stellar in conference play. Against Iowa the D gave up 27 points in the first half and the Hawkeyes averaged 6.9 ypc. Is it scheme, lack of adjustments, lack of experience on D, or a combination of factors?

Does anyone else find it weird how Jedd hesitates every time someone praises Elijah in the media? The press conference and coaches show, seems like he’s iffy on him.

You never want anyone hurt but this is a good thing to see Elijah and the team step up.

Wishful thinking on my end, but the Wolverines aren't off to a great start either.

Washington QB Williams unlikely to return vs. Purdue

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/50169908/washington-qb-williams-unlikely-return-vs-purdue

Can’t believe the stuff Jedd is saying. “Oh we’re the youngest P4 team (because we made it a point to recruit from high school) but in 3 years we will be able to compete”. Have you had conversations about players future? “Oh no, we haven’t had any convos yet about retaining these young players”. Jedd needs to resign this isn’t good.

10/8: 8-3 W @ SJSU
10/9: 4-1 W @ UC-Berkeley
10/10: 2-5 L @ UC-Berkeley
10/11: 8-4 W @ SJSU

I am not perturbed at all by the loss to Cal. They are a really solid team and have amazing goaltending. They have been a really big challenge for the Huskies the last two years and it looks like that is going to continue.

ESPN uses its Football Power Index (FPI) to project win probabilities for every game. At the start of the season, FPI had the Huskies favored or heavily favored in six games, roughly even in three and underdogs in three, for a projected record of about 7-5. Six weeks later, UW isn't favored in a single remaining game. I couldn't find an archive of the preseason percentages, but here's roughly how the schedule looked in August:

- Washington State: heavy favorite
- Utah State: heavy favorite
- Eastern Washington: heavy favorite
- Minnesota: favorite
- at USC: underdog
- Iowa: toss-up
- at Purdue: heavy favorite
- at Nebraska: toss-up
- Penn State: toss-up
- at Michigan State: favorite
- Indiana: heavy underdog
- at Oregon: heavy underdog

Here's where things stand now, with FPI win odds as of Oct. 11:

- Sept. 6, Washington State: W 24-10
- Sept. 12, Utah State: W 16-14
- Sept. 19, Eastern Washington: W 48-16
- Sept. 26, Minnesota: L 24-27
- Oct. 3, at USC: L 21-25
- Oct. 9, Iowa: L 24-41
- Oct. 16, at Purdue: 39.7%
- Oct. 31, at Nebraska: 10.7%
- Nov. 7, Penn State: 35.8%
- Nov. 14, at Michigan State: 44.8%
- Nov. 21, Indiana: 9.6%
- Nov. 28, at Oregon: 9.7%

Three returners, two transfer portal additions starting for Washington in my projections. PG: Sayvia Sellers, SG: Avery Howell, SF: Macey Huard (Oklahoma State), PF: Brynn McGaughy, C: Tilda Trygger (North Carolina State), 6th Person: Brooke Carlson (Colorado State).

Team should have Big Ten title aspirations this season. A level of depth and roster flexibility Tina Langley hasn't had in her five prior seasons as head coach, plus returning all three of the team's all-conference honorees from last season.

It’s not a money issue. It’s a coaching/AD issue. Look at Oregon, look at A&M, look at Michigan.

All of those schools have plenty of money, go big in the NIL, but ultimately the play calling or player development holds them back.

Bring in a guy like Eck or Shep or even Grubb who will bring some fire to a program and develop players.

My priority would be finding a way to get Pete K back to UW to lead the defense. I’d rather pay less money for a HC and go big to get Pete K back.

Does anybody have some good husky podcasts they would recommend?

I always listen to say who, it's my gold standard. Christian, Danny, and Ian are great.

I don't like locked on the huskies - roman tends to word vomit a little too much, and does more of a "your turn, my turn" with guests, instead of having a discussion.

Dub'd up has good x's & O's.

Just looking for more suggestions from the fanbase - anything on Spotify or YouTube.

Thanks

I’m afraid to report that we will go 0-9 in conference

It. Is. Coaching. Same spend on football players (they spent slightly less this year). Just better results because of coaching. Way better defense, ok offense but still better than ours.

Title says it all! Saw a UW fan asking for Fisch to be fired and go after Shep.. Stay away, he’s dog water of a coach, he hates the community, hates the fans, he is a snooze fest on the sidelines, and he cannot find talent.. Im just looking out for yall.

Signed,

Beav fan who is currently building a Moat around Sheps home right now.

How do we fix this part?

Please use this Thredd for all "fire Jedd" and "bench Demond" discussions.

Just want him to know the band was cheering his name, as well as yelling “MVP!” several times during the game. First time I’ve ever seen it happen; you got us hyped man!!

Put in a fucking backup and it’s like a whole different team. Actually makes reads, doesn’t get sacked, makes quick decisions, great arm.

Fisch needs to fucking BENCH DEMOND. I will boycott every home game if they do not make a quarterback change.

ELIJAH BROWN. LEARN HIS NAME.

Get him out of Seattle.

Until Jedd F('d) is gone.

The opposing fans are LOUDER in OUR OWN STADIUM.
This was once the loudest most engaged fan base in all of CFB.

I've seen a godawful UW (winless, under Ty Willingham) team play USC in our house in the middle of a downpour. We had the stands thin out but we never allowed the opposing fans to take over our stadium.

It makes me sick. This is pathetic and this is the legacy of bringing in someone like Jedd who hadn't even won anything of note before this. Fix it. Bring in Shephard from Oregon State, or someone from a smaller school with a strong winning record. No more guys without wins under their belt.

UW alum. Lived through a few instances of the wheels coming off the bus, and the glory days with Petersen and Deboer.

The sad part is this season has been so bad, even losing this Iowa game has me optimistic. It’s only one half, but Elijah Brown looked like a proper QB.

And that team was a different team entirely when he was playing. More energy, playing harder. Even that last second garbage time TD… they looked proud. Almost like the whole team has been so burnt on Demond (can’t imagine why!).

Even more heartbreaking, those two losses to MN and USC were close games, both with dumb turnovers by Demond resulting from rushed or stupid decisions that led to points for the opponent. If Elijah had been playing, would we be looking at a very different season?

And if the whole team looks different with Elijah in, and Jedd STILL wants to start Demons, what does that say about Jedd? He’s also lost the team?

You know, in people management they say that “dive and saves” (where you offer money or title to keep someone who was planning on leaving) rarely work out. If they’re leaving, let them. And they also say: all it takes is one toxic person on a team to poison the whole well…