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WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE WASHINGTON WAY ATHLETICS HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS 194 2006 REVIEW COACHES PLAYERS OUTLOOK GENERAL INFO. 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE American IdolfinalistMatt Rogers alma mater: ALMA MATER: with theHuskycolorschemeandlogos. senger deHavillandTurbine , hasbeendetailed Husky AirForce.Oneplaneinitsfleet,a10-pas offers UWfansachancetoflyintheone-of-a-kind company, KenmoreAirHarborofKenmore,Wash., ington andLakeUnionastheirstagingareas.One are thelow-flyingfloatplanesthatuseLake Wash AIR HUSKY: history andtheHuskies’proudfootballtradition. aspects oftheUniversityWashington, itsathletic Here’s alook atsomeofthemoreinteresting

To herwesingwhokeepstheward And glowagaininsunsetrays. In honorthytowersstand, Through yearsofyouthandloyalty; All hail!OWashington! Chorus Silent hergentlevigilholds Child ofthemightywesternland, Our AlmaMater, Washington, All hail!OWashington! Thy battlementsshineindawninglight And stillinagewesingthyfame. Thy sonsanddaughterssinggladacclaim In Strengthandpuritygrace. You’re themotherofamightyrace; A health!awegivetothee. O’er allhersonsfromseatosea; THE WASHINGTON WAY A familiarsightaroundHuskyStadium Here arethelyricstoWashington’s - - season. TheFoxnetworkprogram,whichwasin Husky offensiveguardMattRogersduringthe2004 show inthenation,“AmericanIdol”featuredformer AMERICAN IDOL: handfuls ofsquidduring atourofTokyo withan His outrageouspersonality –heoncegobbleddown Hoost ofHolland.Sapp’s popularityinJapansoared. four-time K-1World GrandPrixChampionErnesto quickly establishedhimselfinthesport bydefeating one ofthelargestcompetitorsin K-1ranks.He celebrity inJapan.At6-7and375pounds, Sappis is knownintheworldofK-1,became anational taekwondo, andkickboxing.“TheBeast,” asSapp K-1 ChampionshipFighting,acombinationofkarate, but itdoesnotcomparetothefamehehasfoundin very successfulcareeronthegridironatWashington THE BEAST: those sixcitiesperformedalongsidetheUWband. Univerisity anditsactivities.Highschoolbandsfrom of honoringsixcitieswhichhadbeenloyaltothe UW banddirectorWalter C.Welke asameans was originatedduringthe1950seasonbyformer the nationalanthemandahalftimeshow. BandDay then jointheHuskyMarchingBandforplayingof during pre-gamewarmups.Thehighschoolbands activities. Eachbandisintroducedandplaysatune school bandsfromacrossthestateparticipatein 15 gameagainstOhioState.Anumberofhigh BAND DAY: Stadium inJune2000. revolutionary FieldTurf surfacethatdebutedinHusky AstroTurf surfacewasremovedtomakewayforthe fact thattheturfwouldbeunharmedbyrain.The because oftheuniformitysurfaceand in thenumberofinjuries were saidtobeareduction advantages ofthenewsurface at acostof$300,000.The with thenewsyntheticsurface when itreplaceditsoldsodfield stadium floorinthesummerof1968 an outdoorsurface,coveringits the countrytouseAstroTurf as became thefirstmajorcollegein ASTRO TURF: not is trophy actually acup. Cup Apple the Cup, Stanley the unlike that, note to ing known as the . It’s interest is State Washington rival cross-state APPLE CUP: in California. not beltingouttunes,heownsamortgagebusiness starting inUW’s RoseBowlvictorythatyear. When only playedatWashington duringthe2000season, released in2004.AtransferfromIowa,Rogers Idol Season3:GreatestSoulClassics”album Bay.” Rogers’singlewasfeaturedonthe“American finalists, andrecordedarenditionof“Dockthe former offensiveguardhastouredwiththeother televised performancesandplaced11thoverall.The by thepublic,Rogersadvancedtoroundoflive a seriesofeliminationstagesandtelephonicvoting public withhissingingandstagepresence.Through (including popstarPaulaAbdul)andthevoting the country. Hewowedthepanelofcelebrityjudges more than40,000contestantstoauditionaround nation’s next popsuperstar. Rogerswasoneof its thirdseason,featuredatalentsearchforthe The annual battle between the UW and Band DayisscheduledforUW’s Sept. Former HuskylinemanBobSapphada Washington Thehighest-ratedtelevision - yards forthescore. blocked Dartmouth fieldgoalattemptandraced63 the firsttouchdowninnewfacility. Hegrabbed a 27, 1920,BobAbelholdsthedistinction ofscoring Stadium dedicationgametoDartmouth 28-7onNov. BOB ABEL: game andBlanketParadewillbeOct. 27vs.Arizona. ter blanketsfortheactivity. Thisyear’s Homecoming to thefield.Manyletterwinnersbringalongtheirlet field toformatunnelfortheHuskiesastheyreturn Former Huskyletterwinnersareallowedontothe following theHuskyMarchingBand’s halftimeshow. dium isalsomarkedbytheannualBlanketParade BLANKET PARADE: effort inpromotingthedrive. and SupportofEducationforthepublicrelations earned anawardfromtheCouncilforAdvancement de PaulSociety. TheUWAlumniAssociationhas close to$20,000and10,000blanketsforSt.Vincent by theBigWAlumniClub.Theeventannuallyraises nual HomecomingistheBlanketDrivecoordinated BLANKET DRIVE: completed theirathleticeligibility. tion consistingofHuskyletterwinnersthathave a specialinterestgroupoftheUWAlumniAssocia of formerHuskydiscusthrowerArethaThurmond,is BIG W: Longest Yard”. recently starredinthemovies“Elektra”and“The per-view andarereplayedonESPN.Sapphasmore in1994.Sapp’s matchesusuallyaironpay- on afumblerecoveryinUW’s historic38-20winat profiled theformerHuskywhoscoredatouchdown ESPN MagazineandHBO’s RealSportshaveboth on thecoverofTime andtheWall StreetJournal. commercial endorsements.Sapphasbeenfeatured ensemble ofmedia–hasattractedhundreds Husky FootballAtoZ The BigWAlumniClub,underthedirection Although Washington lostitsHusky Part ofthefestivitiesatUW’s an Homecoming atHuskySta Bob “TheBeast”Sapp - - - - GENERAL INFO. OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES 2006 REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY ATHLETICS WASHINGTON WAY 195 - - - The Director’s Cup is an annual The Director’s Remnants of “The Collapse” Washington’s only other on-campus Washington’s In 2000, Washington became one of In 2000, Washington the UW equalled the best-ever finish by ranking the UW equalled the best-ever finish by ranking finished eighth, the same as in 1997-98. Washington the year with 19 of 23 sports making postseason appearances. The UW boasted Pac-10 team titles basketball and tennis, men’s golf, men’s in men’s three Huskies were volleyball. Individually, women’s while five coaches named Pac-10 Player of the Year award. won the Pac-10 Coach of the Year FIELDTURF: programs to install FieldTurf the first major-college as its primary playing surface, replacing the Astro in which blanketed the stadium floor beginning Turf recy and sand synthetic a of consists FieldTurf 1968. artificial individual each holds which infill rubber cled The grass. real holds earth natural like fiber grass from gift a by possible made was surface new played team whose Allen, G. Paul owner Seahawks 2001 and 2000 in Stadium Husky at games home its open-air new a on completed was construction while 5, Aug. On site. former the at stadium to team NFL first the became Seahawks the 2000, Indianapolis the hosting FieldTurf, on game a play be to proved surface The game. preseason a in Colts staff coaching and players Husky the with popular so new Washington’s in installed was Turf Field that east Huskies’ the on facility, practice Indoor Dempsey athletics intramural the on and field, practice end Ballpark. Husky of west just fields football field and an indoor track, which has earned which has an indoor track, field and football The fastest. as one of the nation’s a reputation Neal for California businessman facility is named graduate. Dempsey Washington a 1964 Dempsey, individual Janet, made the largest-ever and his wife, of 2001, to the University in January contribution split between a gift of $10 million to be announcing addition to school and athletics. In the business gift for the ath Dempsey’s helping fund the building, fund scholarships and letic department also helped Shellhouse, which the renovation of the Conibear Life Center. serves as the Student-Athlete : was Denny Field, located in stadium site for football near 45th Street. Denny the north section of campus a grass field, as well as Field is occupied today by courts for student tennis, volleyball and basketball by Hutchinson Hall to the use. The area is bordered the north and east. south, and dormitories to DIRECTOR’S CUP: award presented by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), United to the best USA TODAY and States Sports Academy, overall collegiate athletics program in the country. was honored for its overall In 2005-06, Washington athletic excellence with an 17th-place ranking Cup standings. In 2003-04, in the final Director’s - - WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE THE WASHINGTON WAY WASHINGTON THE “Captain Husky” On Nov. 27, 1920, the UW On Nov. One of the newest, and No, this does not refer to a team Former Washington safety Curtis Williams, Former Washington opening in September of 2001, the 80,000-square foot practice facility has provided training space for football, softball, baseball and soccer Washington’s teams, and a practice and competition area for the UW track teams. Dempsey Indoor includes a full during construction of the second deck of the north grandstand at . The first partially completed section (only about 50 feet wide) toppled because of construction site errors, not stadium design, but no one was injured in the accident. The was still completed in time for the project, however, opening game of the 1987 season. GAME: DEDICATION Dartmouth. to loss 28-7 a in Stadium Husky dedicated it marked the fifth time Dartmouth Interestingly, participated in a stadium dedication game. DEMPSEY INDOOR: certainly the largest, addition to Washington’s Since growing athletic complex is Dempsey Indoor. to watch UW’s annual Spring Game. At a memorial to watch UW’s Williams’ family was service held at Washington, presented with his undergraduate degree that he had intended to complete. Williams’ courage and determination to succeed despite his physical set backs was an inspiration to his teammates, coaches and Husky fans who rallied to his assistance by raising more than $400,000 for a support fund. was Following his death, the “Curtis Williams Fund” converted to a scholarship program to support needy undergraduate students. THE COLLAPSE: blowing a lead or a late-season failure. The col lapse remembered by most people associated with athletics occured February 25, 1987, Washington C-DUB: who played for the Huskies from 1996-2000, was known affectionately by his teammates as “C-Dub,” nickname of U-Dub. He a takeoff of the University’s suffered a spinal cord injury during an Oct. 28, 2000, and game at Stanford that ended his football career on left him paralyzed below the neck. Williams died May 6, 2002, just a week after returning to Seattle and Husky Stadium for the first time since his injury - Curtis Williams Washington’s Washington’s While Spirit roams the

Bow Down to Washington, , Mighty Are the Men the Purple and the Gold, Who Wear Them Welcome Joyfully We Fold. Within the Victors’ Their Names Will Carve We In the Hall of Fame Preserve the Memory of Our Devotion. To Heaven Help the Foes of Washington; at the Feet They’re Trembling Of Mighty Washington, The Boys Are There With Bells, Their Fighting Blood Excels, Harder to Push Them Over the Line It’s Than Pass the Dardanelles. of Washington... the Cry Victory’s Leather Lungs Together With a Rah! Rah! Rah! And O’er the Land Our Loyal Band Will Sing the Glory Forever. Of Washington the game. In reality, Captain Husky is Barry Erickson, Captain the game. In reality, who works in marketing in Seattle and is a member Sports Council. of the Tyee endzone to find the Huskies’ “unofficial” mascot endzone to find the Huskies’ “unofficial” mascot aviator cap, a full With a purple – Captain Husky. cape and plenty of props, Captain Husky keeps fans of in the “Fun Zone” entertained and into the spirit CAPTAIN HUSKY— CAPTAIN official mascot, you don’t sidelines as Washington’s have to go any further than the west (enclosed) lyrics to the tune, which Husky students and alumni lyrics to the tune, which events. proudly sing at Husky sporting Huskies to a 72-0 win. The song has earned acclaim Huskies to a 72-0 win. The the San Diego Journal to worldwide, even leading that ‘Bow Down’ is the state, “It is generally agreed song.” Following are the greatest college fighting nighter on the eve of the contest deadline, refining eve of the contest deadline, nighter on the put the music the piano while a friend the song on game made its debut at the UW’s The song to paper. 6, 1915, sparking the vs. Cal in Berkeley on Nov. ten by Lester Wilson in 1915. Wilson, who could Wilson in 1915. Wilson, ten by Lester the song in is said to have written not read music, Washington’s a contest in response to pulled an all- Wilson The Daily. student newspaper, Husky Football A to Z A Football Husky WASHINGTON: DOWN TO BOW writ Washington,” was “Bow Down to fight song, WASHINGTON WAY ATHLETICS HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS 196 2006 REVIEW COACHES PLAYERS OUTLOOK GENERAL INFO. WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE the countryinintercollegiateathletics. regarded asthefirstinspirationalawardofferedin a footballplayer. TheFlahertyAward isgenerally ered thetopawardgivento his teammates,andisconsid voted “mostinspirational”by awarded annuallytotheplayer day theGuyFlahertyMedalis was namedinhishonor. To of thesquad,thusamedal recognized byeverymember service toUWfootballwas unable toplay. Hiswilling manager dutieswhile and actuallyperformed every daywiththesquad, play, Flahertyturnedout even whiletooillto of the1908season.But the firstandlastgame him fromplayinginallbut boils onhisarmprevented seasons. Aseverecaseof every gameduringthe1906-07 UW andplayedeveryminuteof began hisfootballcareeratthe FLAHERTY, GUY: and setupanotherwitha72-yardkickreturn. won thegame22-0asGeorgeWilsonscoredoneTD ranged forthefirstradiobroadcastofgame.UW able tickets,theSeattleP-I’s radiostation,KFJC,ar time. AsaresultofHuskyfanssnappingupallavail 20, 1923,whentheHuskiesplayedUSCforfirst sellout (21,500)atHuskyStadiumcameOctober THE FIRST SELLOUT: jump (5-11/2). triple jump(41-10),polevault(7-61/2)andhigh a numberofUWtrackandfieldrecords,including athlete. Inadditiontoplayingfootball,Atkinsset Atkins wasprobablyWashington’s bestall-around history onafive-yardruninthesecondquarter. team’s fullback, scoredthefirsttouchdowninschool Darlington playedquarterback,andFrankAtkins,the Athletic Club14-0atMadisonPark.J.Harvard game onDecember17,1892,beatingtheSeattle THE FIRSTWIN: from thecoach. gating thatincludestheband,araffleandcomments 1,000 contributorsgatherforsomepost-gametail gathering ofcontributorsatDempseyIndoor. Over FIFTH QUARTER:

ticket holders.Hereisthatteam: A Washington centennialteamwasselectedbyalumni,membersofthemedia andlong-timeseason CENTENNIAL SQUAD: Offense WR PK RB RB QB OT OT OG OG WR RB C THE WASHINGTON WAY Paul Skansi Chuck Nelson Joe Steele Hugh McElhenny Arnie Weinmeister Vic Markov Max Starcevich Lonzell Hill George Wilson Blair Bush Washington wonitsfirstfootball Guy Flaherty The FifthQuarterisapost-game . Washington’s first-ever ...... - . Washington celebrated100yearsofHuskyfootballduringthe1990season...... - ...... ’49-50, ‘52 ’42, ‘46-47 ’80-82 ’76-79 ’49-51 ’23-25 ’75-77 ’35-37 ’58-59 ’34-36 ’83-86 ’79-82 - - - Defense

pessimistic coachestoeverstalkasideline.It 1908-1916, wasoneofthemosttyrannicaland coached theHuskiestoa58-0-3recordbetween GIL DOBIE: GOVERNOR’S TROPHY: with postgraduatestudies. his memorialscholarshiptoassistafutureHusky 1992, Greenwood’s familyandfriendsestablished Sellen Construction.Aftercancertookhislifein Greenwood wentontobecomeavicepresidentfor the 101Club’s Scholar-Athlete oftheYear Award, end atWashington from1975-78. Thewinnerof in Track &Field.Greenwoodwasastandouttight Academic All-Americahonorsasahammerthrower who alsoearned1stTeam All-Americaand1stTeam versity. The2007receipientwasMartinBingisser, who willpursueapostgraduatedegreeattheUni annual SeniorReceptiontoaHuskystudent-athlete morial ScholarshipispresentedduringWashington’s GREENWOOD, SCOTT: team thatfacedUWinitsfirst-evergame1889. win wasamemberoftheEasternCollegeAlumni first coachforanyathleticteamattheschool.Good the firstfootballcoachat Washington, hewasthe was W.B. Goodwin,hiredin1892.Notonlywashe GOODWIN: any goodatallyouwoulddoitmoreoften.” down, Dobietoldthewould-behero,“Ifyouwere after aplayerhadscampered90yardsfortouch credit, thatpessimismwasverycalculated.Once, Dobie’s less-than-optimistic attitude.ButtoDobie’s seems everyone,excepthisplayers,hadadislikefor of AmericaArenaatHecEdmundsonPavilion.More Husky HallofFameRoomonthewestendBank Washington athleticdepartmentopeneditsnew HALL OFFAME ROOM: from ascrappilethatwasabouttobemelteddown. sports memorabiliastore.Theownershadboughtit decades, itturnedupinthefallof1995aSeattle record intheseriessincetrophy’s debut.Lostfor with a21-0win,andhavecompiled46-20-3 the firstteamtotakehomeGovernor’s Trophy scoreless tie.In1935,however, theHuskiesbecame the shelfanotheryear, asthetwoteamsplayedtoa Trophy. Firstupforgrabsin1934,itwouldremainon the state’s governor—hencethenameGovernor’s showdown. Thetrophywasusuallypresentedby presented tothevictoriousteaminannual trophy. Called the Governor’s Trophy, it was originally ton andWashington Statecompeted foradifferent Apple Cup,startingin1962,playersfromWashing DL P DB DB DB DB LB LB LB DL DL DL Paul Schwegler Rich Camarillo Dick Sprague Calvin Jones Ray Horton Nesby Glasgow Joe Kelly Michael Jackson Rick Redman George Strugar Doug Martin Legend hasitthatGilDobie,who The firstfull-timeUWfootballcoach ...... The ScottGreenwoodMe . In Septemberof2002,the ...... Before theybattledforthe ...... ’79-80 ’50-52 ‘70-72 ’79-82 ’75-78 ’83-85 ’75-78 ’62-64 ’82-84 ’55-56 ’76-79 ’29-31 - - - - - HUSKIES: Four SeasonsOlympicHotelnowstands. downtown, theteam’s practicefieldwaswherethe Field ontheUWcampus.Whencampuswas former recreationparkinnorthSeattle;9)atDenny Park thatusedtobeonJeffersonStreet;8)ata the oldMadisonStreetstreet-carline;7)ataYMCA 5) inWest Seattle;6)inMadisonParkattheendof Street wheretheManhattanApartmentsusedtobe; politan Theaterusedtobe;4)downtownonHowell 3) attheolddowntowncampuswhereMetro include: 1)14thandJefferson;2)18thJackson; ing permanentlyinHuskyStadium.Thoselocations during the111yearsofHuskyfootballbeforeland played atninedifferentsitesinandaroundSeattle HOME FIELD: open tothepublicduringnormalworkhours. achievements. TheHuskyHallofFameisfreeand Fame, includingnewglassmedallionswiththeir information onthemembersofHuskyHall each ofthesportprograms.Aspecialwingdisplays highlighting thekeyindividualsandeventsfrom represent allerasofWashington’s athletichistory, on themainconcourselevelofArena.Exhibits ment ofthe5,000-squarefootareathatislocated than twoyearswentintotheplanninganddevelop nickname HuskiesforitsathleticteamsonFeb.3, Huskies. AmongtheDivisionI-Aranks,Connecticut (four-year) collegesthatsharetheUW’s nicknameof HUSKIES (OTHERS): and SunDodgers). Vikings, NorthmenandOlympics (alsoseeVikings gested nicknameswereWolves, Malamutes,Tyees, courage –enduranceandwillingness.”Othersug Husky standsfor–fightandtenacitycharacter varsity letterwinnersdisplayingtheslogans“The were hoistedintherooterssectionoccupiedby When Ingrammadehisspeech,largewhiteplacards at halftimebyfootballcaptain-electRobertIngram. students alike.Thename“Huskies”waspresented unsuitable whenitmetwithdisapprovaloffansand men. Theoldnameof“SunDodgers”wasfound of students,coaches,faculty, alumniandbusiness The nicknamewasselectedbyajointcommittee the Washington-Washington Statebasketballgame. 1922. Theannouncementwasmadeathalftimeof Husky FootballAtoZ The Universityofficiallyacceptedthe Washington’s footballteamshave Therearenineothersenior The Governor’s Cup Trophy - - - - - GENERAL INFO. OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES 2006 REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY ATHLETICS WASHINGTON WAY 197 - - Washington’s school colors, Washington’s When Washington hosted Oregon at Oregon hosted Washington When Early in the fourth quarter of the Early in the fourth quarter A “Lucky Dawg” with Husky Captains five-minute mark, and won the game, 28-17. PURPLE AND GOLD: a Purple and Gold, were adopted in 1892 by vote of student assembly on the original downtown Seattle campus. One patriotic group favored Red, White colors, reasoning that and Blue as the University’s our “since the school was named after the father of be the school’s our national colors should country, colors.” The opposing faction argued that national colors should not be degraded for such everyday use. The debate was ended when a young English and read the stood Miss Louise Frazyer, instructor, “Destruction of following excerpt from Lord Byron’s Sennacherib.” fold, the on wolf the like down come Assyrian “The sea, the on stars like And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and gold; was spears their of sheen the And And the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee.” NIGHT GAMES: GAMES: NIGHT seventh the just marked it 2003, 21, Nov. on fifth p.m. 7:00 the but Stadium, Husky of history the in game night defeated Huskies the 2002, In years. six previous the in Wyoming under the lights 38-7 as quarterback Cody The . two and yards 436 for threw Pickett Oklahoma against came games night previous Huskies Oregon (1998), Arizona Wash (1992), Nebraska (1985), State (2001). Wyoming and (2000) State Oregon (1999), in home night games. ington holds a 5-2 record THE PENALTY: involved in was 1985 , Washington in one of the strangest spectacles 22-yard field Lashar kicked a After Tim history. 17-14 lead, a penalty was goal to give Oklahoma a nullified the score.That called on the Sooners which penalty on Oklahoma’s was followed by another a Conestoga wagon mascot, the , The Sooner Schooner’s powered by two tiny ponies. apparently did not see the flag Rex Harris, driver, The and charged on the field for a brief celebration. officials promptly called a 15-yard unsportsman like conduct penalty on the Sooner Schooner and The 20-yard setback tacked it on the other penalty. was which next attempt a 42-yarder, made Lashar’s Peoples. Inspired by Tim blocked by Washington’s went on to score the momentum swing, Washington the two touchdowns in less than 60 seconds around - - - WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE - THE WASHINGTON WAY WASHINGTON THE Know this first: teams do Ralph Nichols was probably the the probably was Nichols Ralph In 1996, members of the Husky of the Husky members In 1996, NFL teams have continued to find Athletic teams take great pride in Athletic teams take great game against Stanford. The Indians won won Indians The Stanford. against game impressive was Nichols Still, 40-0. handily Stanford’s of eye the catch to enough “free a him offered who manager student to transferring consider would he if ride” stu Stanford That school. Alto Palo the Herbert be to out turned manager dent the become to on went who Hoover, States. United the of President 31st 1894 in team UW the captained Nichols 1895. in coach as served and Helms Foundation declared the UW national champi on after the Huskies defeated top-ranked Minnesota in the Rose Bowl. At the time, Helms was the only organization to select its national champ after bowl games were played. NFL DRAFT: players very attractive in the former Washington annual college draft, selecting 71 Huskies in the past 16 years and signing many more as free agents. had 11 players selected in the 1992 Washington draft, tying the previous high set in 1983. RALPH: NICHOLS, the led he 1893 In UW. the at star gridiron first intercollegiate first its in Gold” and “Purple in 1992 — the Stanford Cardinal tree, which fell in in 1992 — the Stanford Cardinal tree, which fell matchup. while cavorting prior to the UW-Stanford CHAMPS: NATIONAL not win an NCAA Division I national championship na in football. Even with the BCS, teams are voted tional champions by a myriad of organizations. Most fans recognize the 1991 season as Washington’s voted first claim to a national title. The Huskies were poll in Today coaches’ No. 1 in the final CNN/USA addition to several other publications. But did you know there are two other seasons when the Huskies received the top nod at the end of the year? In 1984, fresh off a win against Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, The Football News picked the Dawgs over as national champions. In 1960 the Brigham Young Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to join the Cancer Research Center Fred Hutchinson coin toss at all captains for the pregame Husky team home games. THE MOAT: so what would be better protecting their home turf, of battle in the Huskies’ to symbolize that sense Husky Stadium moat, fortress than a moat? The outside the stadium to is not constructed however, to catch water runoff. ward off intruders, but inside quarters of the stadium The moat, surrounding three running track, was part between the seats and the of the stadium in 1920, of the original construction drain what amounts to and was designed to help from one inch of rainfall in 36,000 gallons of water not designed to cap the massive stadium. Though moat did claim one victim ture enemy personnel, the LUCKY DAWGS: DAWGS: LUCKY program. began the Lucky Dawg football team have been allows youngsters who The program or the Hospital Children’s at Seattle’s outpatients - - - - - It’s hard to believe, but hard to believe, It’s The public address voice at Between the third and fourth A lifesize bronze statue of a Husky In April of 2001, Washington launched In April of 2001, Washington With nearly 70 percent of the 72,500 seats

line crew recorded a decibel reading of 135 during the course of the action. LOUD: located between the end zones, Husky Stadium can be one of the loudest gridirons in the nation. How side loud? During the 1992 Nebraska game, ESPN’s is a member of the Husky Hall of Fame as a part of the 1958 crew which rowed against the Soviets in Gellermann is assisted on gameday by his Moscow. two veteran spotters, Rick Smidt and Bob Sifferman. ermann, a 1958 UW graduate. Gellermann, whose trademark “Hello Dawg Fans” introduction echoes throughout Husky Stadium each gameday during and rower at Washington, the fall, was a four-year site at www.huskylogos.com LOU GELLERMANN: Husky Stadium since 1985 has belonged to Lou Gell the 23 athletic teams at Washington a uniform look, the 23 athletic teams at Washington while maintaining the great tradition and heritage of the Huskies. For more information on Washington’s licensing web official marks, visit the University’s THE LOGO: a new identity program resulting in new unforms for six athletic teams, an enhanced block “W” logo, and a new secondary Husky logo, in an attempt to give look forward to at every game. A video presentation look forward to at every game. A video presentation the video board helps to capture on the HuskyTron playing days as a Husky. Legend’s LEGENDS’ SALUTE: quarters of every Husky home football game a Legend is introduced to the former Washington fans crowd. The event has become something Husky well known as the creator of the Pike Place Market well known as the creator of the Pike Place Market Pig, replicas of which appear all over the Seattle area. plaza between Husky Stadium and the Bank of America Arena in 1996. The statue is a gift to the University from the Big “W” Alumni Club. The statue who is was sculpted by UW alumna Georgia Gerber, and Thompson in ’46. HUSKY SPIRIT: dog named “Husky Spirit” was dedicated on the football at WSU, but lettered on the Cougar basket ball team in 1941 and ’42. Anderson and Thompson lettered in 1942 for WSU and became Huskies after and ’47 Anderson lettered for UW in ’46 the war. in 1943, after donning the Crimson and Gray of WSU in 1943, after donning the on to the went the previous season. Washington Rose Bowl that season with Akins starting in the backfield, but lost to USC 29-0. Akins did not play transferred their new enlistees to Washington for to Washington transferred their new enlistees Wash candidate training. the equivalent of officer already depleted by football program, ington State’s until 1945. Those military call-ups, was suspended eight playing for the Huskies events saw six of those Christensen, Verne Oliver, Wally Kramer, Al Akins, Kramer, Wally Oliver, Christensen, Verne and Jim Thompson Hjalmer “Jelly” Anderson, careers at Washington — all began their college II the Navy and Marines War State. During World HUSKIES-COUGARS: HUSKIES-COUGARS: up for known players who suited there are eight them State. Call and Washington both Washington Tag Stoves, Bill Ward, Couskies. The eight — Jay are: Bloomsburg, Connecticut (Stamford), Houston Connecticut (Stamford), are: Bloomsburg, Saint Cloud Northeastern, Tech, Baptist, Michigan Maine. State and Southern Husky Football A to Z A Football Husky us other programs are the only Illinois and Northern seven schools as a nickname. The other ing Huskies WASHINGTON WAY ATHLETICS HISTORY RECORDS OPPONENTS 198 2006 REVIEW COACHES PLAYERS OUTLOOK GENERAL INFO. WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE Husky lore.WithHeinrichonecompletionawayfrom record cameaboutconstitutesanintriguingpieceof record withhis134thoftheseason.HowHeinrich’s touchdowns. Heinrichsetathen-nationalcompletion cord 296yardsandscoredamodern-dayrecordfive State. McElhennyrompedforanall-timeschoolre record dayduringa52-21victoryoverWashington ington’s Hugh McElhennyandDonHeinrichhada RECORD DAY: and DonMcKeta. included Schloredt,RoyMcKasson,GeorgeFleming Hall ofFamein1994.Playerspreviouslyinducted the firstentirefootballteaminductedintoHusky combined fora20-2record.The1959teambecame has lasteduntilthepresentday. Thetwoteams sparked arenaissanceinWest Coastfootballthat ton’s firstback-to-back RoseBowlchampionsand “Adults Only,” thePurpleGangbecameWashing ,andadefensethatwasstrictlyfor in 1959and1960.Ledbyaone-eyedquarterback, Gang thatJimOwensunleashedonthePacificslope manently fixedinHuskyfootballlorethanthePurple Washington’s firstcenturyoffootballwasmoreper THE PURPLEGANG: “ballad”. Sixkiller andhis quarterback Sonny Legendary UW THE WASHINGTON WAY On November25,1950,Wash No seriesofteamsin - - - - and giveittoHeinrich.Onthenextplay, WSU’s Dick the CougarsscoresoWashington couldgettheball with timerunningout.SotheHuskiesdecidedtolet breaking therecord,Washington Statehadtheball pling ofthelyricsfollows: on thechartsinSeattleforweeks1971.Asam called “TheBalladofSonnySixkiller”thatremained great thatalocalradiodiscjockeywrotesong All-America quarterbackSonnySixkillerwasso : as Washington won66-0. ing withoutshoesonthefrozenground.Itdidn’t help them, allbutthreeWest Seattle playerswereplay in bunches.Inanattempttokeeptheirfeetbeneath slip-sliding allover, Washington scoredtouchdowns players towearthenextday. WiththeYellowjackets quickly purchasedthreedozentennisshoesforhis turned thefieldpracticallyintoanicerink.Phelan during aworkoutthatfreezingtemperatureshad charity. Thedaybeforethegame,Phelannoticed semi-pros, toplaya“CityChampionship”gamefor Jackets, anassortmentofformercollegiansand lenge bytheWest SeattleAthletic ClubYellow Washington coachJimmyPhelan acceptedachal THE SNEAKERSGAME: time. last the for Stadium Husky into run to seniors the for tunnel a form and first field the take Huskies The season. the of game home final the at class senior SALUTE: SENIOR together. back tackle’strousers the stitch to field the on hurried Edmundson Hec trainer while hold on put be to had rout the and pants his in hole huge a tore somehow Pope Gus Washington’s half, second the In ment: amuse notable one featured game The kept. been had statistics official if record school a been have would which rushing, yards 350 amassed Dailey alone, TDs his On Dailey. Ervin halfback by scored were which of seven touchdowns, 19 cord school-re a to sprinted Washington Field. Denny at spectators 5,000 before Whitman of drubbing 120-0 a with 1919 25, October on history school in win biggest its recorded Washington man, per ROUT: THE record of1,010rushingyards. run tobreakthethensingle-seasonconference later McElhennygotlooseforan84-yardtouchdown completed apasstogettherecordandmoments it. OnthesubsequentWashington series,Heinrich defensive backDickSpraguedidnothingtostop Gambold tosseda21-yardtouchdownwhileHusky Thunder Tummy Records (BMI) “The BalladofSonnySixkiller” Sonny Sixkiller.” And becameawarrioronthefootball field. Put downhisarrows,hungupshield. Determined breed,helefthisland. He grewupstrongintoaproudyoungman. Sonny Sixkiller. Was thefirsttolearnofhisfamousname. The Cherokeetribefromwhichhecame The proudgrandsonofanIndianchief. “He was born one morning ‘neath the sun and the heat. Enjoying a 30-pound weight advantage advantage weight 30-pound a Enjoying Washington annually salutes its its salutes annually Washington The popularityofformerHusky After the1932season, - - - - - Husky FootballAtoZ George Wilson was de was Wilson George 33 GeorgeWilson and theHuskyHallofFamein1979. National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1964 Puget Sound in 1928. against Carroll was 36 inducted into — the game a in scored points most for record Husky the owns also (1927-28), selection All-Coast two-time a Carroll, Dillon. Corey by ken that stood until the 1996 season when it was bro record with 17 touchdowns in one season, a record season, as he set a Husky the Guy Flaherty award that received also He record. overall 24-8 a to helping lead the Huskies while letterwinner time three- a was he which in career an outstanding capping 1928, in a was consensus All-American Carroll Chuck 2 ChuckCarroll Coast asajunior. All- mention honorable and 1948 in sophomore a as All-America mention honorable was Kirkby broken. not but tied been since has that record a passes in a game against Kansas State, a school record that season when he caught three organizations. Kirkby set team by several different the coaches of and second- vote a by All-Coast first-team named he was senior a As 1950. in backfield Foursome Washington’sFearsome the under of members rated most the of one was Kirkby Roland 44 RolandKirkby in 1951andtheHuskyHallofFame1980. into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame appearances in 1924 and 1926. Wilson was during his inducted career and led Washington to Rose Bowl 25). Wilson scored a school record 37 touchdowns He also was a three-time All-Coast selection (1923- America team as All- Washington’s the first on consensus greats pick. two those joined he 1925 In Ernie Nevers of Stanford. Red Grange of Illinois and as legends well-known such outplaying twice career,Husky his during country he in players the most fearless all-around of one as scribed Retired HuskyJerseys - - - GENERAL INFO. OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES 2006 REVIEW OPPONENTS RECORDS HISTORY ATHLETICS WASHINGTON WAY 199 “The Wave” Robb Weller, credited with helping invent A lesser-known fact about Husky A lesser-known Despite claims by others, the Wave the Wave Despite claims by others, Weller and Bissell returned to Husky Stadium to and Weller With the mark the 20th anniversary of The Wave. Huskies leading 10th-ranked Stanford 28-20 after recreated the three quarters, Bissell and Weller in scene from that 1981 contest, leading the crowd ran all the way around Husky Stadium that a Wave again, to 14 fourth-quarter and spurred Washington, points in a 42-28 upset. WIN STREAK: football history is the 39-game winning streak coach Sun The 1908-1914. from compiled teams Dobie’s Gil Dodgers, as they were known at the time, outscored their opponents 1,331 to 73, an average of 34-2. and The UW managed 26 shutouts during the streak even kept Oregon State off the scoreboard when the Beavers managed a 0-0 tie to end the run. The from streak broke the previous mark set by Yale 1890-93 and stood until Oklahoma reeled off 47 straight wins from 1953-57. Field” was submitted by Harold M. Sheerer, a plant a M. Sheerer, by Harold was submitted Field” who Sheerer, Shipping Board at Seattle. engineer of in 1909, was awarded Washington graduated from among the His entry was selected a $100 prize. were Crater The other finalists 2,500 submissions. in the March According to a story and Cascadium. “The committee the Seattle Times, 28 edition of Field in preference to Crater preferred Washington it considered it a name and Cascadium because known and understood which would be more easily throughout the United States.” THE WAVE: to Husky Stadium. It was can trace its origin back former cheerleader Robb October 31, 1981 when who once (yes, the same Robb Weller Weller was back on the Tonight) co-hosted Entertainment crowd to the Washington sidelines and instructed make a human wave that start in one section and The original Wave rolled around Husky Stadium. standing until a full circle saw Husky fans remain original was completed in the stadium. Weller’s idea — working with former Husky band director Bill Bissell — was to have the crowd stand rapidly from the lowest seats to the highest, but they could not effectively coordinate the attempts. The Wave is believed to have started in the third quarter as the Huskies reeled off 28 points en route to a 42-31 win over the John Elway-led Stanford team. In 2001, ------WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE THE WASHINGTON WAY WASHINGTON THE While Husky Sta In March of 1920, as con Washington is believed to Washington The tunnel in Husky Stadium’s north The tunnel in Husky Stadium’s The Washington Vikings? Believe it or Vikings? The Washington Sure, Johnny Weismuller made the role made the Sure, Johnny Weismuller Written often as UW or U of W, the most the Written often as UW or U of W, WASHINGTON FIELD: WASHINGTON struction was being completed on the new football stadium, a judging committee held a contest to name the arena. The winning entry of “Washington common way for Washingtonians to refer to the common way for Washingtonians even simpler, is ‘U-Dub’ or, just ‘The U.’ VIKINGS: not, for a very short period in 1922, Washington’s The athletic teams were nicknamed the Vikings. name came about when students were suggesting a change from the nickname “Sun Dodgers” that had been in existence since November of 1919. While no progress was being made on the name change, Vikings during the semes athletic officials adopted ter break in December of 1921. When the students returned to campus, they immediately protested the name change. By February of 1922 the name Huskies was adopted. THE TURNAROUND: hold the record for the greatest collegiate comeback of all-time — only this comeback took a year to make. In 1973, the Oregon Ducks held the Huskies offense to 102 total yards, intercepted six passes, and recovered three Husky fumbles en route to a lopsided 58-0 victory in Eugene. The following year, the UW exacted its revenge by rolling up 508 total yards and scoring a school-record nine touchdowns a while holding the Ducks to only 55 total yards in 66-0 landslide victory at Husky Stadium. Not only are the 66 points a modern school record, but the swing of 124 total points is believed to be the larg est in consecutive games of a series by any team. U-DUB: national shot put title in 1927, later setting a world national shot put title in 1927, later setting a world record in the event and eventually earning a silver of medal at the 1928 Olympic Games. In December Brix visited the Huskies in Pasa 2000, a 94-year-old 2001 dena, Calif., where they were practicing for the appearance Rose Bowl, exactly 75 years after Brix’s in the game. THE TUNNEL: west corner leads to the home and visitors’ locker rooms. The Huskies’ team assembly room is located the halfway up the tunnel. That area also serves as postgame media interview room. A colorful display bowl heritage is displayed at the of Washington’s top of the tunnel near the Husky locker room. ing by boat. The stadium’s location on the shores of makes it easily accessible by boat from all over the Seattle area, and encourages many fans to use the water to travel to and from games. Members of the Husky crew team ferry fans to and from the shore to catch the action, or a ride home. TARZAN: a Husky was one of the famous, but did you know the famous ape-man? Her first actors who played tackle who Washington man Brix, an outstanding in the Bowl, was Tarzan played in the 1926 Rose He appeared in a total of movies during the 1920s. career including “Trea 75 movies during his acting Humphrey Bogart. Brix sure of Sierra Madre” with track athlete, winning the was also an outstanding TAILGATING, HUSKYTAILGATING, STYLE: dium fans enjoy the event of tailgating like those at other stadiums, the fans at Washington add a unique element not found elsewhere — tailgat - - - - - Washington’s teams were called Washington’s Washington has its place etched in has its place etched in Washington Whitepaw’s Arlut Spirit of Gold Dust of Gold Dust Arlut Spirit Whitepaw’s

man Brix took the stage name “Bruce Ben “Bruce name stage the took Brix man Tarzan. as movies the in starred and nett” Legendary UW football and track star Her star track and football UW Legendary nickname. The decision came down to Malamutes nickname. The decision came down to Malamutes and Huskies. The committee felt those were appro nearness to the Alaskan priate because of Seattle’s The Husky was voted most appropriate. frontier. same name was banned from campus and, in pro But test, students adopted the name for their teams. “Sun Dodgers” did not do much for the Northwest’s new image, so a committee set out in 1921 to pick a SUN DODGERS: Sun Dodgers starting in November of 1919. The the nickname originated when a college magazine of game of 1907 and did not taste defeat until Califor 27-0 in 1917. During that nia toppled Washington also pieced together a 39-game run, Washington winning streak, the second longest in NCAA history. season, until the 1917 campaign, Washington never season, until the 1917 campaign, Washington lost a game during a 63-game stretch, winning 59 and recording four ties. The Sun Dodgers, as they were known at the time, tied Idaho 0-0 in the final THE STREAK: the college record books in one category that may never be overtaken. From the last game of the 1907 as its handlers. In 1959, Harry Cross, a professor as its handlers. In 1959, took over the dog handler of law at the University, first appearance Chinook’s duties with King Chinook. season. Cross’ son, Kim, was the Idaho game that sidelines. watched the dog on the King Chinook (1959-68), Regent Denali (1969-80), King Chinook (1959-68), Redoubt (1992-97) and Sundodger (1981-91), King Sigma Alpha Epsilon Prince Redoubt (1998). The dog, Frosty I, and acted fraternity acquired the first trainer Kim Cross and several of Cross’ children, and several of Cross’ trainer Kim Cross were The previous mascots who act as handlers. (1946), II (1930-36), Wasky Frosty I (1922-29), Frosty Denali (1958), II (1947-53), Ski (1954-57), Wasky in 1999. He is the 10th Alaskan Malamute to have is the 10th Alaskan Malamute in 1999. He the team out Husky mascot. He leads served as the and wanders before every home game of the tunnel by during the contest accompanied the sidelines Husky Football A to Z A Football Husky SPIRIT— mascot his debut as Washington’s (“Spirit”) made 2007 Women’s College World Series 2007 Men’s Crew Semi-Finalists National Champions

2007 NCAA Tennis Semi- Finalist Alex Slovic Washington’s Athletic Prowess Not only is Washington annually ranked among America’s top- five public universities, the Huskies’ athletic teams consistently rank among the nation’s best in the annual NACDA Director’s Cup rankings of overall athletic prowess. In 2006-07 alone, 18 of Washington’s 23 teams participated in national postseason tournaments, including NCAA semifinal appear-

2004 -05 Pac 10 Men’s ances for the Huskies’ volleyball and softball teams, and a national Basketball Tournament championship in men’s crew. Since the start of the 2000-01 season, Champions UW teams have combined for three national team championships — including 2001 women’s crew, 2005 women’s volleyball and 2007 men’s crew crowns — and have seen seven Washington student- athletes earn NCAA individual titles. In addition, hundreds of UW student-athletes have gone on to success in professional sports, including dozens in recent years alone. Washington athletes litter the rankings of the world’s elite competitors, including 2006-07 NBA Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy (Portland Trailblazers), 2006 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion Nate Robinson (New York Knicks), major-league rookie phenom Tim Two-time NCAA 800 2006 NCAA 1500 Meter Champion Meter Champion Lincecum (San Francisco Giants), 2006 NFL Hall of Fame Inductee Ryan Brown Amy Lia , top-10 U.S. Women’s Open finisher Paige Mackenzie, ATP Tour pro Robert Kendrick, two-time U.S. discus Olympian Aretha Thurmond, and world-No. 1-ranked pole vaulter Brad Walker.

2005 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Champions Dawg-Gone Greats: Huskies in the Pros/U.S. National Teams

Roc Alexander, NFL () Robert Kendrick, ATP Tennis Pro , NFL (Dallas Cowboys) Rich Alexis, NFL (St. Louis Rams) NFL () Jerramy Stevens, NFL (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Khalif Barnes, NFL () Giuseppe Lanzone, U.S. National Rowing Team Aretha Thurmond, Track & Field , NFL (Washington Redskins) Kyle Larson, U.S. National Rowing Team (2-time U.S. Olympian) Mark Bruener, NFL (Houston Texans) Danielle Lawrie, Canadian National Sofftball Team Joe Toledo, NFL (Miami Dolphins) Sam Burns, U.S. National Rowing Team Candace Lee, U.S. National Volleyball Team Larry Tripplett, NFL (Buffalo Bills) Mike Chabala, MLS (Houston Dynamo) James Lepp, Canadian Professional Golf Tour , NFL (New York Jets) Jaime Clark, NPF (Chicago Bandits) Tim Lincecum, MLB (San Francisco Giants) Craig Waibel, MLS (Houston Dynamo) Will Conroy, NBA ( Clippers) Trevor Linden, MLB (San Francisco Giants) Brad Walker, Track & Field (4-time U.S. Champion) , NFL () Dane Looker, NFL (St. Louis Rams) Mary Whipple, U.S. National Rowing Team Marquis Cooper, NFL () Omare Lowe, NFL ( Falcons) Sean White, MLB (Seattle Mariners) Matt Deakin, U.S. National Rowing Team Paige Mackenzie, LPGA Tour Reggie Williams, NFL (Jacksonville Jaguars) Dan Dickau, NBA (Portland Trailblazers) Anna Mickelson, U.S. National Rowing Team Corey Dillon, NFL () Lawyer Milloy, NFL (Atlanta Falcons) Joe Franchino, MLS (New England Revolution) Aaron Myette, MLB (Chicago White Sox) Tina Frimpong, U.S. National Soccer Team Brett Newlin, U.S. National Rowing Team Scott Gault, U.S. National Rowing Team Benji Olson, NFL (Tennessee Titans) Dashon Goldson, NFL (San Francisco 49ers) Tony Parrish, NFL (Dallas Cowboys) Ty Harden, MLS (LA Galaxy) Bryan Pittman, NFL (Houston Texans) Spencer Hawes, NBA (Sacramento Kings) Brandon Prideaux MLS (Colorado Rapids) , NFL () Nate Robinson, NBA (New York Knicks) Derrick Johnson, NFL (Atlanta Falcons) Brandon Roy, NBA (Portland Trailblazers) Bobby Jones, NBA (Philadelphia 76ers) Hope Solo, U.S. National Soccer Team CREATING WINNERS IN COMPETITION Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Ken Knutson Lorenzo Romar Tia Jackson Winningest baseball coach Led his alma mater to Introduced as head coach in UW history ... three-time NCAA tournaments in on April 6, 2007…served as Pac-10 North Coach of 2004, 2005 and 2006 an assistant at Duke, UCLA, the Year ... has sent 70 ... No. 1 seed in 2005 tour- Stanford and Virginia Com- players into professional ney ... 2005 Pac-10 Coach monwealth…played at Iowa baseball ... All-Pac-10 of the Year ... Led UW to where she led her squad to a pitcher at UW Pac-10 Tournament title 1994 NCAA Final Four appear- in 2005 ...Lettered for UW ance…played for the Phoenix 1979-80. Mercury in the WNBA. Gymnastics Women’s Golf Men’s Golf Joanne Bowers Mary Lou Mulflur Matt Thurmond Named UW head coach in Pac-10 Coach of the Year Led Huskies to 6th place June of 2006 and honored as in 1988 and 1999 ... Played at 2004 NCAAs and 3rd in 2007 Pac-10 Co-Coach of the in the U.S. Open in both 2005 ... Won Pac-10 Coach Year and West Region Coach 1979 and 1980 ... NCAA of the Year in 2005 ... of the Year ... while an assis- Tournaments in 1995 and won 2005 Pac-10 title and tant at Michigan coached 13 1997-2006 including sixth coached NCAA individual All-Americans ... a four-time place NCAA finish in 2006 champ in ‘05 ... Coached letterwinner and two-time and 2004 has coached 23 UW to regional title in 2002. captain as a player at James All-Scholar-Athlete team Madison. members.

SWIMMING Men’s Tennis woMen’s Tennis Whitney Hite Matt Anger Jill Hultquist Named UW head coach Led UW to “Sweet 16” Former UW assistant in September of 2006 ... appearances in 2001-03, named head coach in Aug. Was an assistant with the 2005 and 2006 ... Led UW ... 2001 national assistant California women helping to NCAAs in each of the coach of the year ... played the Golden Bears to three last 12 years ... Highest on WTA pro tour from top-8 national finishes ... national ranking No. 6 in 1987-97, ranking as high Won three NCAA women’s 2001 ... won 2005 Pac-10 as No. 6 in the world in titles as assistant with team title. doubles ... four-time All- Georgia. CREATING WINNERS IN THE CLASSROOM Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) consists of academic Tutorial Coordinator, approximately 70 highly trained tutors provide indi- counseling, academic coordination, a comprehensive tutorial program, vidual, small group, and review session tutorial services for student-ath- learning resources and assistance for students with learning disabili- letes each quarter. ties, a study skills program for all students, a comprehensive Life Skills program, and leadership and mentoring opportunities. We focus on the needs of each individual student-athlete and develop an individualized program to meet those needs. Integration into the larger campus environ- ment is encouraged and facilitated through collaborative programs devel- oped with a variety of UW programs and resources.

Four full-time academic advisors provide academic counseling support for student-athletes. Advisors assist students with course selection, major declaration, graduation planning, and career/internship opportuni- ties through the use of individualized academic plans designed for each student.

Academic coordinators serve to assist students with the transition to uni- versity life and the University of Washington. They assist students with academic monitoring, tutorial scheduling, academic goal setting, time management and study skill development. One –on- one meetings are conducted with freshmen and students in academic difficulty on a weekly basis.

The Learning Resources unit is headed by a full-time learning specialist available to assist students with learning disabilities, study skills devel- opment, and academic success strategies. Under the direction of the Men’s Crew FOOTBALL SoFTBALL Bob Ernst Tyrone Willingham Heather Tarr Led men to 2007 and 1997 Named the Husky head Former UW player who took national titles ... Head coach in Dec., 2004 ... over the program in July of Coach U.S. National Team while at Stanford, was a 2004 ... Led the Huskies to a (1976-88) ... Coach of 1984 two-time Pac-10 Coach of third place finish at the 2007 Gold Medalist U.S. Team ... the Year in 1997 and 1999 Women’s College World Coached UW women to six ... National Coach of the Series and Super Regional national titles ...... 11-time Year and Sporting News appearances in 2004, 2005 Pac-10 Coach of the Year. Sportsman of the Year in and 2007 ... Has coached 2002. six All-Americans and 18 All-Pac-10 selections. Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Dean Wurzberger Lesle Gallimore Head Coach for U.S. Under- National Coach of the 16 National Team in 1999 Year in 2000 ...1994 West ...1999 MPSF and 2004 Region Coach of the Year ... Pac-10 Coach of the Year Entered Cal Hall of Fame in ... led UW to 11 NCAA’s in 1995 ... NCAA appearances 15 years including NCAA in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, Sweet 16 appearance in 2000, 2001, 2003 & 2004 ... 2003. NCAA Elite Eight in 2004.

Volleyball Track & Field/XC Jim McLaughlin Greg Metcalf Coached volleyball to its The 2006 and 2007 MPSF first NCAA title in 2005 ... Coach of the Year ... Led 2004 National Coach of the the men’s indoor track Year ... Three-time Pac-10 team to 7th place at 2007 Coach of the Year ... Led NCAA Championships ... UW to Pac-10 titles in 2004 Has coached six NCAA and 2005 and Final Four Champions and 60 All- appearances each of the Americans in five years as last threeseasons ... Won head coach. men’s NCAA title in 1990 at USC. CREATING WINNERS IN LIFE Under the umbrella of Student-Athlete Academic Service, the Life Skills Academic Excellence Program at University of Washington provides student-athletes with the University of Washington is strongly committed to promoting the aca- tools and resources to reach their maximum potential as students, ath- demic achievement of student-athletes. Life Skills is an important link letes, and citizens. The program provides educational experiences and between the variety of academic services developed to support Student- services in order to develop well-balanced lifestyles and prepare for life Athlete Academic Services. after college. The University of Washington program aligns with NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills that follows five commitments to student-athlete de- Athletic Excellence velopment: Life Skills ensures the health and wellness needs of student-athletes are met through programs coordinated with athletic departments to enhance Career Development the performance of student-athletes, including strength and conditioning, Life Skills allows student-athletes to explore career and graduate school nutrition, training, and medical resources,. Husky student-athletes are options, develop job search skills, build resume materials, and search for provided with the means to perform and compete at the highest level in internships and employment. their sport.

Community Service Through community outreach projects, the student-athletes bring atten- tion to the importance of academics and higher education, providing posi- tive role models for children, and serving populations less fortunate.

Personal Development With the help of offices throughout campus, programs foster personal growth and proper decision making skills for student-athletes. Available resources and services help student-athletes prepare for the many chal- lenges they face in college and in life, including time management, finan- cial planning, and drugs and alcohol education. Husky Stadium Bank of America Arena

Conibear Shellhouse

Nordstrom Tennis Center

Washington’s Athletic Facilities Washington’s athletic success is no coincidence -- Husky athletes train and compete in some of the finest athletic facilities anywhere in the nation. Husky Stadium, home to Washington’s football team, is ranked on nearly every list of America’s top college football venues, Washington National Golf Course while state-of-the-art Bank of America Arena has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s most intimidating road venues. The nation’s top tennis and track teams flock to UW’s Nordstrom Tennis Center and Dempsey Indoor track and field facility, while the sparkling new Coni- bear Shellhouse - which houses the student-athlete dining hall, study rooms, a state-of-the-art computer lab and a student-athlete lounge complete with sofas and plasma TVs, as well as the offices, shellhouses and trophies of UW’s crew program — is easily America’s finest col- legiate rowing facility. Washington also boasts outstanding soccer, Softball Stadiim baseball and softball stadiums, competes in some of America’s top golf courses and swimming facilities.

Dempsey Indoor Facility The Husky Weightroom

Washington’s Training Facilities Dining Hall Husky athletes benefit from access to some of the top sport performance facilities of any public university in the country. The University of Washington is renowned worldwide for its medical education program, so it’s no surprise that the Huskies’ trainers and team doctors are among the best in the business. Washington’s ath- letic training room, located Inside Bank of America Arena, includes numerous training tables, examination rooms, orthopaedic tubs and a full-time staff of seven certified athletic trainers, 12 student trainers and seven doctors, all working to help provide the 700-plus Husky student-athletes the best available medical care. Washington’s sport performance program, meanwhile, will move this fall into one of the nation’s finest weight room facilities, housing a balance of machine apparatus and free weights, as well UW Sports Medicine as a variety of modern fitness equipment and access to some of the Clinic country’s elite sport performance experts.

Bank of America Arena Training Room The Space Needle

Pike Place Market

Puget Sound Seattle: The Emerald City University of Washington students are fortunate to be located in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Known primarily for its panoramic beauty, coffee-drinking, software, internet and aerospace industries, Seattle is truly a unique place to live. From its pioneering and Native American heritage to its modern international influences, the city represents a diverse mix of cultures and ethnic communities. Rainier Sports lovers can enjoy a variety of activities year-round, including hiking, kayaking and climbing, or watching the Mariners at Safeco Field, Seahawks at Qwest Field or Sonics and Storm at Key Arena. For those who like living in the heart of a metropolitan city, the world-famous Pike Place Market, downtown shopping, museums, musi- cal venues and award-winning dining are all just around the corner when strolling the city streets.

Safeco Field The Quad Rainier Vista and Drumheller Fountain

The UW Campus Sylvan Theater Situated on 634 acres in Seattle’s northeast residential area amidst the shores of Lake Washington and Portage Bay, the UW cam- pus is really a city within a city. Not only does the campus have a world-class teaching hospital and medical center, multiple housing and food service options, 23 libraries, modern labs and classrooms, it also has at least 20 coffee shops for students to study and socialize. In addition, wi-fi connections are available all over campus. The views from the campus are unparalleled as the majestic Cascade Mountains can be seen to the east and the Olympics loom to the west, while the southern view includes downtown Seattle and Lake Union. This combination of spectacular settings with the neo-Gothic and modern architecture of the campus’ buildings make the University of The Music Building Washington one of the most beautiful places to go to school.

Red Square Notable Husky Alumni

Top Row: Bruce Lee, Richard Karn, Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, Rainn Wilson, Wells (far right) Middle Row: Joel McHale, Bob Sapp, Bonnie Dunbar & Michael Anderson, Ann Rule Bottom Row: Kyle MacLachlan, Anna Faris, Kenny “G” Gorelick, Andrew Brimmer, Richard Gordon, Karsten Solheim

Fran Bigelow ‘65, Founder, Fran’s Chocolates Anna Faris, Actress “Scary Movie”, Kyle MacLachlan ’82, Actor “Twin Peaks”, “Lost in Translation” “Sex & The City” Gregory “Pappy” Boyington ‘34, WWII Fighter Ace, Medal of Honor Thomas Foley ’51 & ‘57, Former Speaker Hugh McElhenny ’52, NFL Hall of Famer of the House Andrew Brimmer ’50, ‘51, First African- Joel McHale, ‘95, Actor and TV host of American member of Federal Reserve Board of Booth Gardner ’58, Former Governor E!’s “The Soup” Governors of Washington Warren Moon ’78, NFL Hall of Famer Dyan Cannon ’72, Actress Richard Gordon, Astronaut, Apollo 12 Pamela Reed ’75, Actress, “Kindergarten Cop”, Edward E. Carlson ’32, CEO, Kenny “G” Gorelick ’78, Jazz Musician “The Right Stuff” United Airlines David Guterson ‘78 & ’82, Author Bob Sapp ‘97, Actor and Martial Arts Dale Chihuly ’65, Artist “Snow Falling on Cedars” Superstar Beverly Cleary ’39, Author Don Heinrich ’63, NFL Quarterback Detlef Schrempf ’88, Former NBA All-Star Charles Cross ‘81, Rock Critic, Author William B. Hutchinson ’32, Surgeon Sonny Sixkiller ’74, TV Commentator and Founder of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Norm Dicks ’63, U.S. House of Research Center Karsten Solheim, Inventor of “rabbit ears” Representatives antenna for TV, owner Ping Golf Clubs Richard Karn ’79, Actor, ’71, Actor, “Dallas”, “Home Improvement” Julia Sweeney, Actress, “Saturday “Step by Step” Night Live” Kitty Kelly, ‘64, Author Bonnie Dunbar ’71, Astronaut Kim Thayil ’85, Lead Guitarist, Hank Ketcham, Cartoonist, “Dennis Soundgarden James Edwards ’70, Longtime NBA Center the Menace” Robb Weller ’72, Actor, TV Host Dan Evans ’48, Washington Gov. and Jim Lambright ’65, Former UW Head U.S. Senator Football Coach Dawn Wells ’60, Actress, “Gilligan’s Island John Fabain ’74, Astronaut Bruce Lee, Actor, Martial Arts Legend Rainn Wilson ‘90, Actor, “The Office”