tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post116334321261548735..comments2023-12-24T10:00:50.998-08:00Comments on Washington Husky Sports: 20-3 Stanford...Willingham hits the hot seatJohn Berkowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02506119469461963535noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163394740715654702006-11-12T21:12:00.000-08:002006-11-12T21:12:00.000-08:00Saturday's game will be HUGE for the fates of both...Saturday's game will be HUGE for the fates of both programs.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line: UW will ALWAYS have a leg up in the rebuilding process because of Seattle,a 77k stadium, and that one National Championship that you all cheated to get. <BR/><BR/>But, the injury to Stanback and another losing season coming next year means that the rebuilding process is going to take MUCH longer than anyone thought. Hell, I had you all pegged for El Paso (at worst) after the 4-1 start..<BR/><BR/>Of course, for us Cougs, that makes us quite happy.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, beating the Cougs this weekend would go a LONG way to picking things up for y'all--much in the same way that beating you SAVED us last year... <BR/><BR/>That said, with reductions in scholarship, it isn't as easy to come back when you are CLEARLY the worst of the four Northwest Schools--and have been for the past 3-4 years....<BR/><BR/>God I hope you lose...<BR/><BR/>A Cougar Prediction: Ty will bring you back, but won't be around to see it. He'll wind up bringing in some good recruits, but will get canned at the end of NEXT year...Just in time for some hot shot to take the new Jake the Snake and go crazy..<BR/><BR/>May the best team win in a CLASSIC 13-9 WHO CARES fest!!!!.....The Coug-A-Sutrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890686795098169533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163389175083720462006-11-12T19:39:00.000-08:002006-11-12T19:39:00.000-08:00The ball was dropped when Neuheisel was dismissed ...The ball was dropped when Neuheisel was dismissed and Gilbertson was named coach. We had a lot of options such as Tormey, Mora, and Weis, but Hedges went with Gilby because the upper campus didn't want to make a permanent decision until a new Predident was in place. Gilby had a contract but was never more than an interim choice.<BR/><BR/>Tormey, and Pinkel were never the answer even if they had Purple and Gold blood. Their moment passed them by when Hedges tabbed Neuheisel.<BR/><BR/>The guy that Emmert really wanted is now at South Carolina if the truth may be told.John Berkowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506119469461963535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163385889647731132006-11-12T18:44:00.000-08:002006-11-12T18:44:00.000-08:00Mora Jr. would have been my preference had the tim...Mora Jr. would have been my preference had the timing been different when the coaching position was open. That said, we're pretty much stuck with what we have unless whoever it is that decides these things decides they want more turmoil.<BR/><BR/>I think Ty gets a couple of more years and brings in some good character athletes. If he can win with them, great. If not, someone else should be able to do so.hairofthedawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101240940373516922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163383393712851142006-11-12T18:03:00.000-08:002006-11-12T18:03:00.000-08:00Not being one to look back but it was my personal ...Not being one to look back but it was my personal preference we had hired a head coach (and some assistant coaches) with purple and gold blood in them or close ties to the program. I have to think a Chris Tormey or Gary Pinkel as examples would have been excellent choices with the passion inside to carry on the football tradition built up over the years.<BR/><BR/>Jon '74Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163382438677493752006-11-12T17:47:00.000-08:002006-11-12T17:47:00.000-08:00Hair- Yesterday was a very major setback as far as...Hair- Yesterday was a very major setback as far as the perception of the program is concerned. The Stanford game brings up serious leadership questions as far as the football program is concerned.John Berkowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506119469461963535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163373427534409112006-11-12T15:17:00.000-08:002006-11-12T15:17:00.000-08:00Very well put John. As always what you say makes ...Very well put John. As always what you say makes a lot of sense. You may be right about next year being the deciding one on the era of "Paint Dry Ty".<BR/><BR/>Yesterday's game was pitiful. Next year's team will be young. We're so far into this purging and rebuilding that I don't feel it makes sense to change direction without seeing the result. Yeah, it could mean a few more years of suffering, but even if a change is made, we're still in the same boat. Will we be doomed to repeat the same process every 2 or 3 years until we get it right?<BR/><BR/>Something is wrong, but it's "at this moment". The fans are already speaking with their wallets, or at least with their use of their tickets. I don't see what can be done aside from riding it out that won't lead to another rinse, lather repeat cycle. I vote for patience.hairofthedawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101240940373516922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163360408640855872006-11-12T11:40:00.000-08:002006-11-12T11:40:00.000-08:00I like Willingham, but this team seems to have abs...I like Willingham, but this team seems to have absolutely no emotion. There is absolutely no excuse for yesterday, none.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the nice comments. We will continue to cover Husky Football, Basketball, and recruiting during the Winter. the goal is a new article every day, and we usually do that. So everyone keep visiting and we will get back to accentuating the positive when it is merited.John Berkowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506119469461963535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163347350656149102006-11-12T08:02:00.000-08:002006-11-12T08:02:00.000-08:00I was totally shocked by the outcome of the game. ...I was totally shocked by the outcome of the game. Your post says it all John. I feel your pain as my beloved Ducks looked helpless at the Coliseum yesterday. Definitely time to look forward.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564575455260942344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1163343938356913132006-11-12T07:05:00.000-08:002006-11-12T07:05:00.000-08:00THAT....sums it up perfectly. Thanks for the grea...THAT....sums it up perfectly. Thanks for the great post and your honest opinion. I was at the game yesterday as I have been for the past 33 years and I saw no emotion from the football team.<BR/><BR/>Jon '74Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com