Washington Huskies: Andrew Kirkland
Washington lands under-the-radar tackle 
February, 3, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
As Washington puts the finishing touches on its 2013 recruiting class, the one position that seemed to be an area of need was the offensive line.
The Huskies addressed that need over the weekend, adding an under-the-radar talent.
The Huskies addressed that need over the weekend, adding an under-the-radar talent.
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Mason Kelley talks with Jesuit (Portland, Ore.) offensive tackle and Washington commit Andrew Kirkland to discuss the senior's mindset in the week before everything becomes official on National Signing Day.
Andrew Kirkland (Portland, Ore./Jesuit) saw a sign.
He was out with his father not long after the 6-foot-4, 287-pound offensive lineman landed an offer from Washington this summer. He saw a pair of Huskies.
He was out with his father not long after the 6-foot-4, 287-pound offensive lineman landed an offer from Washington this summer. He saw a pair of Huskies.
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SEATTLE -- If there is one question that has come up throughout the 2013 recruiting cycle, it is: “What is going on with Washington’s offensive line class?”
Don’t panic. The Huskies have plenty of young players already in the program. Throw in the pair of prospects currently committed and, even if the program does not add another recruit in 2013, the offensive line will be fine.
Washington is working to land at least one more player at that position, but if the Huskies can avoid the injuries they endured along the line in 2012, they should be able to develop continuity among the starters while developing their young prospects heading into next season.
Don’t panic. The Huskies have plenty of young players already in the program. Throw in the pair of prospects currently committed and, even if the program does not add another recruit in 2013, the offensive line will be fine.
Washington is working to land at least one more player at that position, but if the Huskies can avoid the injuries they endured along the line in 2012, they should be able to develop continuity among the starters while developing their young prospects heading into next season.
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Andrew Kirkland sees potential in O-line
January, 13, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Check Twitter and Internet message boards and there has been no shortage of questions about the future of Washington’s offensive line.
After spending the weekend on his official visit, Washington commit Andrew Kirkland (Portland, Ore./Jesuit) isn’t worried.
The 6-foot-4, 287-pound prospect is excited about the Huskies’ future at the position.
After spending the weekend on his official visit, Washington commit Andrew Kirkland (Portland, Ore./Jesuit) isn’t worried.
The 6-foot-4, 287-pound prospect is excited about the Huskies’ future at the position.
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SEATTLE -- With less than a month to go before signing day, Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande) has resumed his role as one of Washington’s top recruiters.
Whether a prospect is committed to or considering the Huskies, Qualls keeps an eye on the program’s recruiting effort. He tries to contribute wherever he can.
Whether a prospect is committed to or considering the Huskies, Qualls keeps an eye on the program’s recruiting effort. He tries to contribute wherever he can.
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Sean Harlow (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) confirmed through a text message Saturday that he has decommitted from Washington in favor of Oregon State.
The 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman originally gave the Huskies a verbal commitment in July. He took an official visit to Seattle in November that, at the time, reaffirmed his commitment.
But, once he took an official visit to Oregon State on Nov. 23, things seemed to change for the three-star standout. Not long after his decommitment became public Saturday, Harlow gave a verbal commitment to Oregon State.
The 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman originally gave the Huskies a verbal commitment in July. He took an official visit to Seattle in November that, at the time, reaffirmed his commitment.
But, once he took an official visit to Oregon State on Nov. 23, things seemed to change for the three-star standout. Not long after his decommitment became public Saturday, Harlow gave a verbal commitment to Oregon State.
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SEATTLE -- Washington is in a very good position to bring in some top talent this weekend.
Receiver John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan) is planning to pick between Washington, Oregon and UCLA at Friday’s Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, and defensive end Joe Mathis (Upland, Calif./Upland) is expected to announce his college choice at Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
At this point, the Huskies seem to be the favorite to land both four-star prospects, even though Mathis said Thursday he might not have his final decision made -- his finalists are Washington, Alabama, USC and UCLA -- before his nationally televised announcement.
Receiver John Ross (Long Beach, Calif./Jordan) is planning to pick between Washington, Oregon and UCLA at Friday’s Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, and defensive end Joe Mathis (Upland, Calif./Upland) is expected to announce his college choice at Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
At this point, the Huskies seem to be the favorite to land both four-star prospects, even though Mathis said Thursday he might not have his final decision made -- his finalists are Washington, Alabama, USC and UCLA -- before his nationally televised announcement.
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Plenty of prospects watch Washington win
November, 11, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Max Redfield (Mission Viejo, Calif./Mission Viejo) didn't seem to be in a hurry.
The 6-foot-2, 181-pound athlete, rated the No. 36 player in the nation, waited while other prospects, fans with field passes and the family members of Washington players marched down the stairs toward the field following Washington's 34-15 win over Utah at CenturyLink Field.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The quarterback was practically perfect, completing 13 of 14 passes for 116 yards during a 28-7 victory over San Pedro (Calif.). Williams contributed on all four of the Gauchos' scores, throwing three touchdown passes in addition to finding the end zone on a 9-yard run.
Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande): During a 62-14 victory over Ukiah (Calif.), the defensive lineman finished with five tackles and a blocked punt. While he had a strong game on defense, he was also productive on offense, rushing for 93 yards and three touchdowns on five carries.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The quarterback was practically perfect, completing 13 of 14 passes for 116 yards during a 28-7 victory over San Pedro (Calif.). Williams contributed on all four of the Gauchos' scores, throwing three touchdown passes in addition to finding the end zone on a 9-yard run.
Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande): During a 62-14 victory over Ukiah (Calif.), the defensive lineman finished with five tackles and a blocked punt. While he had a strong game on defense, he was also productive on offense, rushing for 93 yards and three touchdowns on five carries.
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UW crowd impresses commit Sean Harlow
October, 15, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
For Sean Harlow, Washington’s 24-14 loss to USC was the senior’s first chance to watch the Huskies play in Seattle.
But, after flying home to California, the loss wasn’t the first thing the 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) mentioned when recapping the experience.
“I thought it was good,” Harlow said. “It was my first time up there for a game. I thought it was really cool how into it the crowd got. It was definitely a home-field advantage. They get super loud when the opposing team is on offense and quiet down a bunch when they’re on offense.”
But, after flying home to California, the loss wasn’t the first thing the 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) mentioned when recapping the experience.
“I thought it was good,” Harlow said. “It was my first time up there for a game. I thought it was really cool how into it the crowd got. It was definitely a home-field advantage. They get super loud when the opposing team is on offense and quiet down a bunch when they’re on offense.”
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Plenty of prospects in Seattle on Saturday
October, 13, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Danny Mattingly and Caleb Tucker walked down the stairs from the stands to the field.
The recruits wore matching black Washington jackets and somber expressions. They had just watched the Huskies fall to No. 11 USC 24-14 and followed behind the Huskies as they trudged toward the locker room.
Two weeks after a home win over Stanford that sent recruits storming onto the field, the prospects had little to celebrate.
The recruits wore matching black Washington jackets and somber expressions. They had just watched the Huskies fall to No. 11 USC 24-14 and followed behind the Huskies as they trudged toward the locker room.
Two weeks after a home win over Stanford that sent recruits storming onto the field, the prospects had little to celebrate.
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SEATTLE -- If there is one thing that comes up each week, if not every day, it is the offensive line.
There are questions about the linemen Washington is recruiting. There are questions about the program’s development of linemen. There are questions about the injuries that have plagued the unit and how far the Huskies have to go before the line can be looked at as a position of strength.
If there is one unit Washington fans are desperate to see improvement from, it’s the offensive line. But, as the Huskies prepare to play No. 11 USC at 4 p.m. Saturday at CenturyLink Field, the one thing that has hampered the line more than anything else is injuries.
There are questions about the linemen Washington is recruiting. There are questions about the program’s development of linemen. There are questions about the injuries that have plagued the unit and how far the Huskies have to go before the line can be looked at as a position of strength.
If there is one unit Washington fans are desperate to see improvement from, it’s the offensive line. But, as the Huskies prepare to play No. 11 USC at 4 p.m. Saturday at CenturyLink Field, the one thing that has hampered the line more than anything else is injuries.
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Max Rich said his goal for his senior season was to “show people what I can do.” The 6-foot-7, 311-pound offensive tackle from Portland (Ore.) Jesuit set out to prove that he has the athleticism to match his size.
“I’m pretty athletic compared to some tackles for my size, so I feel like I just have to show them I can run pretty well and I can move quite well for my size,” Rich said.
Pac-12 programs have taken notice.
“I’m pretty athletic compared to some tackles for my size, so I feel like I just have to show them I can run pretty well and I can move quite well for my size,” Rich said.
Pac-12 programs have taken notice.
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UW OL commit Poasi Moala flips to UCLA
September, 22, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Poasi Moala has decommitted from Washington and given a verbal commitment to UCLA, HuskyNation confirmed Saturday.
The 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive lineman (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde) was one of seven players who committed to the Huskies June 29 during the program’s Rising Stars Camp.
With the three-star recruit flipping to the Bruins, Washington has three offensive linemen -- Dane Crane (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Santa Margarita), Sean Harlow (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) and Andrew Kirkland (Portland, Ore./Jesuit) -- currently committed to its 2013 class.
The 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive lineman (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde) was one of seven players who committed to the Huskies June 29 during the program’s Rising Stars Camp.
With the three-star recruit flipping to the Bruins, Washington has three offensive linemen -- Dane Crane (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./Santa Margarita), Sean Harlow (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente) and Andrew Kirkland (Portland, Ore./Jesuit) -- currently committed to its 2013 class.
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