tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post116397154777162161..comments2023-12-24T10:00:50.998-08:00Comments on Washington Husky Sports: The Monday Morning WashJohn Berkowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02506119469461963535noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1164302932001231052006-11-23T09:28:00.000-08:002006-11-23T09:28:00.000-08:00DJ, and JO were both in a better position than Ty ...DJ, and JO were both in a better position than Ty was, still both had a lot to do when it came to changing the existing culture they found when they arrived. Sounds familiar doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>DJ actually had a decent shot at Rose Bowls his first two years. Like thios team they had some tough losses, and fans were questioning him pretty good mid way through his 3rd year at the helm.<BR/><BR/>I don't think the administration is even thinking about change, and at this point they would be crazy if they were, it was always going to be a five year project to get it back to where it needs to be.<BR/><BR/>On Coach Simmons I think the main problem is depth, and talent. Special teams really show the warts of lack of depth. DJ used to line up his talented redshirts and that is where those guys made their marks before starting. You will see improvement as depth increases.<BR/><BR/>What to expect for next year? Despite a tough schedule I think the team will be better and win more games. Locker is going to be a serious upgrade at QB, plus you are going to see a lot of true frosh and redshirts play next year. It will be a different animal with a different attitude.John Berkowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506119469461963535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1164293126591200202006-11-23T06:45:00.000-08:002006-11-23T06:45:00.000-08:00Taking a break from football thoughts, except for ...Taking a break from football thoughts, except for my fantasy team, but definitely want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for the thoughts guys!hairofthedawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101240940373516922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769884.post-1164221791224486612006-11-22T10:56:00.000-08:002006-11-22T10:56:00.000-08:00In year 3, both JO and DJ went to the Rose Bowl, s...In year 3, both JO and DJ went to the Rose Bowl, so this is TW's benchmark year. However in fairness to TW, JO had the benefit of one year of Darrel Royal's recruiting and DJ still had some players from JO's final years. TW had a greater rebuilding and restocking project, so unless his WL record next year is 2-10 or lower, I am willing to wait til year 4 or 2008 when Locker will have an added year of experience, as well as Hasty and the recruits will be 90% his. That said, he needs to look very carefully at his staff, and at himself on decision making. He needs to chart out his game day decisions now rather than wait for a hastily emotion filled game day decision. Johnb, you once said Tormey wants another chance, if he leaves maybe Simmons can coach LBs (as he did at Colorado) since he seems to be a fine recruiter. But Simmons is not a TE or ST coach. The last coaches whose lack of expertise clearly showed up game day were John Pettas and Bobby Hauck. I also wonder why we were more succesful against WSU once the OC and DC decided to finally throw in the kitchen sink since the bowl game was now gone. For the players, my homework assignment to them for the next 9 months is the Olympic credo: Maximus, Altius, Fortius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com