Brett Rypien lands Washington State offer 
November, 27, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
When Brett Rypien received the message from his coach at Spokane (Wash.) Shadle Park High School asking him to call Washington State coach Mike Leach, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound quarterback didn’t expect to land a scholarship offer.
After all, he is only a sophomore.
But when Rypien called Leach Tuesday, that is exactly what happened. Fresh off the Cougars’ 31-28 overtime victory over Washington in the Apple Cup, the coach invited the prolific passer to join the program.
After all, he is only a sophomore.
But when Rypien called Leach Tuesday, that is exactly what happened. Fresh off the Cougars’ 31-28 overtime victory over Washington in the Apple Cup, the coach invited the prolific passer to join the program.
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For Joe Mixon, it wasn’t a surprise that Darrell Daniels was calling his cell phone. After all, the friends are teammates at Oakley (Calif.) Freedom High School.
This particular phone call, though, led to a separate conversation with a familiar voice. Daniels was with Washington assistant Tosh Lupoi for an in-home visit. The Huskies’ ace recruiter wanted to say hello to Mixon, the 6-foot-1, 191-pound running back who is one of the program’s top targets for 2014. So Daniels called his teammate.
“He was just talking to me mainly about football, how I’m doing in school, maintaining my grades," Mixon said. "He said he’s really interested in me going to Washington.”
This particular phone call, though, led to a separate conversation with a familiar voice. Daniels was with Washington assistant Tosh Lupoi for an in-home visit. The Huskies’ ace recruiter wanted to say hello to Mixon, the 6-foot-1, 191-pound running back who is one of the program’s top targets for 2014. So Daniels called his teammate.
“He was just talking to me mainly about football, how I’m doing in school, maintaining my grades," Mixon said. "He said he’s really interested in me going to Washington.”
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Damore'ea Stringfellow has visits planned
November, 27, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Wide receiver Damore'ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde) was one of seven players to make a verbal commitment to Washington during the Huskies' Rising Stars Camp in late June. Since then, Stringfellow said the recruiting process has slowed somewhat, but it hasn't completely stopped.
This week will be particularly busy for Stringfellow, who hosted Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze and assistant coach Chris Kiffin on Monday night. Washington State coaches were on campus Monday to watch practice, while Stringfellow said Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian and assistant coach Jimmie Dougherty will be by for an in-home visit on Wednesday.
This week will be particularly busy for Stringfellow, who hosted Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze and assistant coach Chris Kiffin on Monday night. Washington State coaches were on campus Monday to watch practice, while Stringfellow said Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian and assistant coach Jimmie Dougherty will be by for an in-home visit on Wednesday.
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Five schools remain for Thomas Duarte
November, 27, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Tight end Thomas Duarte (Santa Ana, Calif./Mater Dei) is down to a final five schools, but the 6-foot-3, 223-pound standout would like to wait one more week before diving fully into the recruiting process.
Though Duarte has taken it slowly from the begining, five schools have separated themselves at the top of his list: Notre Dame, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington. Duarte holds offers from all but USC, and said those schools will likely receive his five official visits. He said the topic of official visits has started to come up with coaches, and the tight end will begin setting them next week.
First, he wants to get through Saturday's CIF Championship Game against Long Beach (Calif.) Poly. Oddly enough, Duarte said it was a late-season loss to Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco that propelled them to this point.
Though Duarte has taken it slowly from the begining, five schools have separated themselves at the top of his list: Notre Dame, Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington. Duarte holds offers from all but USC, and said those schools will likely receive his five official visits. He said the topic of official visits has started to come up with coaches, and the tight end will begin setting them next week.
First, he wants to get through Saturday's CIF Championship Game against Long Beach (Calif.) Poly. Oddly enough, Duarte said it was a late-season loss to Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco that propelled them to this point.
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Huskies continue push for in-state talent
November, 27, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- It is no secret Washington continues to work diligently to establish its foothold in California.
The Huskies still expect to get to the point where they consistently compete, and beat, USC, UCLA, Stanford and Cal, for the top talent in a state that is loaded with recruits each year.
While they have made progress in getting to that point -- the Huskies' top five commits are from California -- the program still has to take care of its backyard.
The Huskies still expect to get to the point where they consistently compete, and beat, USC, UCLA, Stanford and Cal, for the top talent in a state that is loaded with recruits each year.
While they have made progress in getting to that point -- the Huskies' top five commits are from California -- the program still has to take care of its backyard.
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QB Pierre Le Dorze in 'second season'
November, 27, 2012
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Now that Seattle (Wash.) O’Dea has wrapped up its 2012 campaign, Pierre Le Dorze is preparing for what he called his “second season.”
As a high school quarterback, Le Dorze leads a run-oriented offense where his legs and ability to manage the game are often as important than his arm. After the Irish lost in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs a few weeks ago, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound junior set out to prove himself as a passer to college coaches.
“You’ve got to show them you have the skills,” Le Dorze said.
As a high school quarterback, Le Dorze leads a run-oriented offense where his legs and ability to manage the game are often as important than his arm. After the Irish lost in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs a few weeks ago, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound junior set out to prove himself as a passer to college coaches.
“You’ve got to show them you have the skills,” Le Dorze said.
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Taking stock of Week 13 in the Pac-12.
Team of the week: Quick: Name the team that you saw as a certainty to lose this past weekend. Washington State, right? The Cougars were 2-9, mired in controversy, and their best defensive player, OLB Travis Long, was out with an injury. Further, rival Washington was riding high, having won four games in a row. And when the Huskies took an 18-point lead into the fourth quarter, that certainty felt confirmed. Heck, the Pac-12 blog even tweeted a postmortem, declaring the Cougs dead. But despite all that was against them, the Cougars rose up and won. Kudos, particularly to the seniors, who end their careers on a high note.
Best game: The Apple Cup was exciting -- it went to overtime -- but it was terribly sloppy. No. 1 Notre Dame's 22-13 win over USC, while certainly not elegantly played by the Trojans, was a high-stakes affair that wasn't resolved until the waning moments of the fourth quarter. While Notre Dame was seemingly in control throughout, USC's offensive talent made it seem as though things could change quickly. The Fighting Irish stopped USC eight straight times inside the 10-yard line with 2:33 left to ice the game, which was pretty darn dramatic (though USC fans might use another term).
Biggest play: With less than six minutes left and the score tied at 27, Arizona lined up to punt from its 15-yard line. The Wildcats already had lost momentum, allowing a 10-point lead to slip away, but there was no reason it couldn't swing back their way. Unless they gave up a blocked punt, which they did. Kevin Ayers got the block, and it was recovered at the Arizona 8-yard line. A TD run from Cameron Marshall later, the Sun Devils took a lead they'd never relinquish.
Defensive standout: Arizona State LB Brandon Magee, a Pac-12 blog favorite, collected a career-high 17 tackles -- 14 solos -- with three coming for a loss in the Sun Devils' win over Arizona.
Defensive standout II: Stanford outside linebacker Chase Thomas, who has had a better season than his overall numbers indicate, was dominant against UCLA, recording two sacks in the win over the Bruins.
Offensive standout: It hasn't been the scintillating year many projected for Oregon WR/RB De'Anthony Thomas, a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, but he came through big for the Ducks when they needed him in the Civil War. With Kenjon Barner banged up, Thomas turned in his best game of the season, rushing for 122 yards on 17 carries with three touchdowns. TD runs of 5 and 29 yards in the third quarter transformed a close game into a blowout.
Special-teams standout: Utah's Reggie Dunn quite simply has posted the best season a college football kick returner has ever had. In the win over Colorado, just after the Buffs tied the game with a 100-yard kickoff return, Dunn went 100 yards for a score on the ensuing kickoff, providing the winning points. It was the fourth time this season and fifth time in his career Dunn has gone 100 yards for a touchdown on a kick return. Both are NCAA records.
Special-teams standout II: Washington State kicker Andrew Furney came up big in the Cougs' come-from-behind Apple Cup win. He tied the game with a 45-yard field goal and won it in overtime with a 21-yard kick. On the night, he was 3-for-3.
Smiley face: It was reasonable to wonder how Stanford might react at UCLA after its emotional, hard-fought win at Oregon. But the Cardinal were efficient, businesslike and dominant on both sides of the ball against a very good Bruins team. I'd bet if you asked the SEC champion which team it wouldn't want to play for the national title, Stanford might be the first team mentioned.
Frowny face: Late in the fourth quarter and holding a nine-point lead, Notre Dame stopped USC eight straight times inside the 10-yard line. First, you give credit to Notre Dame, which plays outstanding defense. Then you acknowledge that Lane Kiffin's play calling at this crucial moment was ... terrible, as L.A. Times columnist Bill Plaschke wrote in detail here.
Thought of the week: With the Rose Bowl berth on the line, UCLA gets a second crack at Stanford on Friday in the Pac-12 championship game. With just six days separating that and their regular-season game, how might this matchup look different? Did the Bruins save some schematic ideas? Remember: UCLA already had won the South Division. With Oregon's win over Oregon State, the Cardinal needed to win at UCLA to earn the Pac-12 North Division crown. The Bruins' stakes were much lower: pride. If you're one for realpolitik in college football, a win Saturday would have sent the Bruins to boisterous Autzen Stadium for the Pac-12 title game. UCLA's chances to get to the Rose Bowl might be better at Stanford than they would have been at Oregon.
Questions for the week: Who had Stanford and UCLA as their North and South Division winners in August? Anyone? Anyone? I can't recall a published prediction picking either. But I now have written a post-it note that is now stuck to my desk: "There are no sure things. There are no sure things. Never forget." Of course, you know I will forget this.
Team of the week: Quick: Name the team that you saw as a certainty to lose this past weekend. Washington State, right? The Cougars were 2-9, mired in controversy, and their best defensive player, OLB Travis Long, was out with an injury. Further, rival Washington was riding high, having won four games in a row. And when the Huskies took an 18-point lead into the fourth quarter, that certainty felt confirmed. Heck, the Pac-12 blog even tweeted a postmortem, declaring the Cougs dead. But despite all that was against them, the Cougars rose up and won. Kudos, particularly to the seniors, who end their careers on a high note.
Best game: The Apple Cup was exciting -- it went to overtime -- but it was terribly sloppy. No. 1 Notre Dame's 22-13 win over USC, while certainly not elegantly played by the Trojans, was a high-stakes affair that wasn't resolved until the waning moments of the fourth quarter. While Notre Dame was seemingly in control throughout, USC's offensive talent made it seem as though things could change quickly. The Fighting Irish stopped USC eight straight times inside the 10-yard line with 2:33 left to ice the game, which was pretty darn dramatic (though USC fans might use another term).
Biggest play: With less than six minutes left and the score tied at 27, Arizona lined up to punt from its 15-yard line. The Wildcats already had lost momentum, allowing a 10-point lead to slip away, but there was no reason it couldn't swing back their way. Unless they gave up a blocked punt, which they did. Kevin Ayers got the block, and it was recovered at the Arizona 8-yard line. A TD run from Cameron Marshall later, the Sun Devils took a lead they'd never relinquish.
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Ron Chenoy/US PresswireUtah's Reggie Dunn runs into the end zone after his one 100-yard TD kickoff return late in the fourth quarter against Colorado.
Ron Chenoy/US PresswireUtah's Reggie Dunn runs into the end zone after his one 100-yard TD kickoff return late in the fourth quarter against Colorado.Defensive standout II: Stanford outside linebacker Chase Thomas, who has had a better season than his overall numbers indicate, was dominant against UCLA, recording two sacks in the win over the Bruins.
Offensive standout: It hasn't been the scintillating year many projected for Oregon WR/RB De'Anthony Thomas, a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate, but he came through big for the Ducks when they needed him in the Civil War. With Kenjon Barner banged up, Thomas turned in his best game of the season, rushing for 122 yards on 17 carries with three touchdowns. TD runs of 5 and 29 yards in the third quarter transformed a close game into a blowout.
Special-teams standout: Utah's Reggie Dunn quite simply has posted the best season a college football kick returner has ever had. In the win over Colorado, just after the Buffs tied the game with a 100-yard kickoff return, Dunn went 100 yards for a score on the ensuing kickoff, providing the winning points. It was the fourth time this season and fifth time in his career Dunn has gone 100 yards for a touchdown on a kick return. Both are NCAA records.
Special-teams standout II: Washington State kicker Andrew Furney came up big in the Cougs' come-from-behind Apple Cup win. He tied the game with a 45-yard field goal and won it in overtime with a 21-yard kick. On the night, he was 3-for-3.
Smiley face: It was reasonable to wonder how Stanford might react at UCLA after its emotional, hard-fought win at Oregon. But the Cardinal were efficient, businesslike and dominant on both sides of the ball against a very good Bruins team. I'd bet if you asked the SEC champion which team it wouldn't want to play for the national title, Stanford might be the first team mentioned.
Frowny face: Late in the fourth quarter and holding a nine-point lead, Notre Dame stopped USC eight straight times inside the 10-yard line. First, you give credit to Notre Dame, which plays outstanding defense. Then you acknowledge that Lane Kiffin's play calling at this crucial moment was ... terrible, as L.A. Times columnist Bill Plaschke wrote in detail here.
Thought of the week: With the Rose Bowl berth on the line, UCLA gets a second crack at Stanford on Friday in the Pac-12 championship game. With just six days separating that and their regular-season game, how might this matchup look different? Did the Bruins save some schematic ideas? Remember: UCLA already had won the South Division. With Oregon's win over Oregon State, the Cardinal needed to win at UCLA to earn the Pac-12 North Division crown. The Bruins' stakes were much lower: pride. If you're one for realpolitik in college football, a win Saturday would have sent the Bruins to boisterous Autzen Stadium for the Pac-12 title game. UCLA's chances to get to the Rose Bowl might be better at Stanford than they would have been at Oregon.
Questions for the week: Who had Stanford and UCLA as their North and South Division winners in August? Anyone? Anyone? I can't recall a published prediction picking either. But I now have written a post-it note that is now stuck to my desk: "There are no sure things. There are no sure things. Never forget." Of course, you know I will forget this.
If you don't like where you are in the power rankings, play better.
And, again, keep in mind the power rankings lean heavily on the week that was, not as much on the totality of the season.
See last week's power rankings here.
1. Stanford: I've started to think Stanford has become one of those "No one in the entire nation is playing better at this point of the season" teams. Certainly no team has better back-to-back wins over the past two weeks.
2. Oregon: The Ducks looked like their old selves against rival Oregon State. Best bet is they are headed to the Fiesta Bowl, where they will almost certainly play a Big 12 team that is ranked higher than the Big Ten's Rose Bowl representative. Maybe even good ole Kansas State.
3. UCLA: Were the Bruins -- consciously or unconsciously -- holding something back against Stanford on Saturday, knowing they'd already secured a berth in the Pac-12 title game? Maybe. We'll see in Friday's rematch.
4. Oregon State: Early in the third quarter, it looked like the Beavers might challenge the Ducks. Then -- poof -- Oregon went all Oregon and it was another blowout. Guessing the Beavers end up in the Holiday Bowl with the Pac-12 title game loser going to the Alamo Bowl.
5. Arizona State: It's official: Year 1 under new coach Todd Graham is an unquestioned success. Going 7-5 is one thing, but 7-5 with win No. 7 coming in Tucson is entirely different.
6. Arizona: While the reverse on the Arizona State verdict isn't true -- it's impossible to say the Wildcats didn't greatly exceed expectations in Rich Rodriguez's first season -- losing state bragging rights is an itch that will demand scratching for an entire year.
7. Utah: The Utes end the season with a close win at Colorado. That's not much -- at all -- but the teams below rate lower based on their recently elevated program misery index.
8. USC: Last year, the Trojans upset Oregon and beat their top rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA. This year, preluded by national championship expectations, they lost to all three. USC went from top-ranked to unranked, from expectations of 12-0 to 7-5. There are no grins inside Heritage Hall. Lane Kiffin will be near the top of every 2013 preseason coaching hot seat list.
9. Washington State: It was an awful season, full of losing and controversy. Ah, but when a Washington fan walks into the local watering hole, he will avert his eyes in shame from the Cougar contingent. When the folks in purple start to talk about all the great things going on at Washington, they will be silenced by a simple: "31-28. Stick it."
10. Washington: That was a dreadful choke in the Apple Cup, Huskies. You rightly should expect much grief from your Coug friends. Of course, you still have a bowl game ahead in which to secure an eighth win, which the Huskies haven't collected since 2001. Do that, and you not only will perk up several spots in the power rankings, you can enter the offseason with a smile.
11. California: Teams that fire their coach tend to tumble in the power rankings. But take heart, Golden Bears fans. See how quickly three of the four Pac-12 teams that hired new coaches a year ago climbed out of the doldrums.
12. Colorado: Worst season in Colorado history? Probably. Now there's just one question, Buffs: What are you going to do about it?
And, again, keep in mind the power rankings lean heavily on the week that was, not as much on the totality of the season.
See last week's power rankings here.
1. Stanford: I've started to think Stanford has become one of those "No one in the entire nation is playing better at this point of the season" teams. Certainly no team has better back-to-back wins over the past two weeks.
2. Oregon: The Ducks looked like their old selves against rival Oregon State. Best bet is they are headed to the Fiesta Bowl, where they will almost certainly play a Big 12 team that is ranked higher than the Big Ten's Rose Bowl representative. Maybe even good ole Kansas State.
3. UCLA: Were the Bruins -- consciously or unconsciously -- holding something back against Stanford on Saturday, knowing they'd already secured a berth in the Pac-12 title game? Maybe. We'll see in Friday's rematch.
4. Oregon State: Early in the third quarter, it looked like the Beavers might challenge the Ducks. Then -- poof -- Oregon went all Oregon and it was another blowout. Guessing the Beavers end up in the Holiday Bowl with the Pac-12 title game loser going to the Alamo Bowl.
5. Arizona State: It's official: Year 1 under new coach Todd Graham is an unquestioned success. Going 7-5 is one thing, but 7-5 with win No. 7 coming in Tucson is entirely different.
6. Arizona: While the reverse on the Arizona State verdict isn't true -- it's impossible to say the Wildcats didn't greatly exceed expectations in Rich Rodriguez's first season -- losing state bragging rights is an itch that will demand scratching for an entire year.
7. Utah: The Utes end the season with a close win at Colorado. That's not much -- at all -- but the teams below rate lower based on their recently elevated program misery index.
8. USC: Last year, the Trojans upset Oregon and beat their top rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA. This year, preluded by national championship expectations, they lost to all three. USC went from top-ranked to unranked, from expectations of 12-0 to 7-5. There are no grins inside Heritage Hall. Lane Kiffin will be near the top of every 2013 preseason coaching hot seat list.
9. Washington State: It was an awful season, full of losing and controversy. Ah, but when a Washington fan walks into the local watering hole, he will avert his eyes in shame from the Cougar contingent. When the folks in purple start to talk about all the great things going on at Washington, they will be silenced by a simple: "31-28. Stick it."
10. Washington: That was a dreadful choke in the Apple Cup, Huskies. You rightly should expect much grief from your Coug friends. Of course, you still have a bowl game ahead in which to secure an eighth win, which the Huskies haven't collected since 2001. Do that, and you not only will perk up several spots in the power rankings, you can enter the offseason with a smile.
11. California: Teams that fire their coach tend to tumble in the power rankings. But take heart, Golden Bears fans. See how quickly three of the four Pac-12 teams that hired new coaches a year ago climbed out of the doldrums.
12. Colorado: Worst season in Colorado history? Probably. Now there's just one question, Buffs: What are you going to do about it?
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. -- Growing up, Jared Pulu always looked forward to Friday nights at Federal Way (Wash.).
It started with his oldest brother, J.R. Then it was Andru’s turn before Jordan stepped into the role of family standout for the Eagles.
As each brother worked his way through the program, the youngest watched and waited.
It started with his oldest brother, J.R. Then it was Andru’s turn before Jordan stepped into the role of family standout for the Eagles.
As each brother worked his way through the program, the youngest watched and waited.
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Whenever a team squanders an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter before going on to lose in overtime, the defeat hurts. When that loss comes against the program’s cross-state rival, the sting lingers.
After falling to Washington State, 31-28, in the Apple Cup, Washington is left with questions it thought it had answered. The Huskies' four-game winning streak was snapped and they fell out of the top 25, putting more importance on ending the season with a bowl win.
As the Huskies continue to digest what happened against the Cougars, here is a look at who played well in Saturday’s loss in Pullman, Wash.
After falling to Washington State, 31-28, in the Apple Cup, Washington is left with questions it thought it had answered. The Huskies' four-game winning streak was snapped and they fell out of the top 25, putting more importance on ending the season with a bowl win.
As the Huskies continue to digest what happened against the Cougars, here is a look at who played well in Saturday’s loss in Pullman, Wash.
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Washington continues to make a push for young local talent. The Huskies invited 2015 athlete Austin Joyner (Marysville, Wash./Marysville-Pilchuck) to attend practice early last week and, by the time it was over, he had landed a scholarship.
It was the first offer for the two-way standout -- he plays running back and safety -- who was surprised to receive the invitation from Washington. He is the second local sophomore running back the Huskies have offered, joining Chico McClatcher (Federal Way, Wash./Federal Way).
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Vols commit Joe Sanders adds UW offer
November, 25, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Joe Sanders (La Grange, Ga./Troup County) had just parked. He was on his way to Georgia’s Sanford Stadium. He was getting ready to watch the Bulldogs beat Georgia Tech, 42-10.
Before he got into the game, though, his phone rang. It was Washington assistant coach Tosh Lupoi. He surprised the Tennessee commit with a scholarship offer.
“It feels good,” Sanders said. “It’s another decision, another choice. I’ve got to go check them out. I’m going to take an official visit out there.”
Before he got into the game, though, his phone rang. It was Washington assistant coach Tosh Lupoi. He surprised the Tennessee commit with a scholarship offer.
“It feels good,” Sanders said. “It’s another decision, another choice. I’ve got to go check them out. I’m going to take an official visit out there.”
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5-star Lawson shocked by Auburn firing
November, 25, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
Five-star defensive end Carl Lawson (Marietta, Ga./Milton) was not prepared to discuss the news Sunday that Auburn had fired head coach Gene Chizik.
“No comment on Auburn right now," Lawson said. "The news shocked me.”
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SEATTLE -- A look at positives and negatives from Washington’s 31-28 overtime loss at Washington State in the Apple Cup.
THREE UP
1. Shaq Thompson: The freshman continued to show why there are high hopes about where his career is headed, doing a little bit of everything against the Cougars. He finished with eight tackles. He returned a fumble 21 yards that set up a touchdown and added a sack and a pass breakup.
THREE UP
1. Shaq Thompson: The freshman continued to show why there are high hopes about where his career is headed, doing a little bit of everything against the Cougars. He finished with eight tackles. He returned a fumble 21 yards that set up a touchdown and added a sack and a pass breakup.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): The receiver continues to deliver in the playoffs, catching five passes for 93 yards during a 35-28 victory over Menifee (Calif.) Paloma Valley. One of Stringfellow’s receptions resulted in a 65-yard touchdown that helped the Mustangs earn a return trip to the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The Gauchos kept their unblemished season intact with a 39-13 win over Carson (Calif.) in the CIF City Section Division I semifinals. Williams had another strong performance, completing 8-of-13 pass attempts for 173 yards and a touchdown. He also finished with five carries for 13 yards.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): The receiver continues to deliver in the playoffs, catching five passes for 93 yards during a 35-28 victory over Menifee (Calif.) Paloma Valley. One of Stringfellow’s receptions resulted in a 65-yard touchdown that helped the Mustangs earn a return trip to the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The Gauchos kept their unblemished season intact with a 39-13 win over Carson (Calif.) in the CIF City Section Division I semifinals. Williams had another strong performance, completing 8-of-13 pass attempts for 173 yards and a touchdown. He also finished with five carries for 13 yards.
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ABOUT HUSKY NATION
Mason Kelley
Mason Kelley joined ESPN.com in 2012 and covers Washington recruiting. Kelley came to ESPN after spending three years as the high school sports coordinator at The Seattle Times. He has written about high school, college and professional sports since 2004, working for newspapers in Florida, California, Idaho and Washington. He currently lives in Seattle and can be reached at masonkelleyESPN@gmail.com.