Washington Huskies: Sean Constantine
At the end of Washington’s annual spring game last year, Sean Constantine (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue) was ready to commit.
When he saw Steve Sarkisian in the CenturyLink Field tunnel, he shared the news with Washington’s coach.
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SEATTLE -- After back-to-back weekends featuring a long list of official visitors, Washington only has a pair of prospects coming to campus.
And they don’t have to travel far.
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SEATTLE -- If Wednesday were any indication, Washington coach Steve Sarkisian made the rounds this week.
He was in Diamond Bar (Calif.) to watch film and extend scholarship offers to sophomore receivers Cordell Broadus and Kanya Bell. He spent an evening with cornerback commit Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) during an in-home visit. And he stopped by Pomona (Calif.) High School to check in on linebacker commit Azeem Victor.
He was in Diamond Bar (Calif.) to watch film and extend scholarship offers to sophomore receivers Cordell Broadus and Kanya Bell. He spent an evening with cornerback commit Jermaine Kelly (Los Angeles/Salesian) during an in-home visit. And he stopped by Pomona (Calif.) High School to check in on linebacker commit Azeem Victor.
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SEATTLE -- Since committing to Washington in December, Azeem Victor has done everything he can to help the program’s recruiting effort.
The linebacker, who is soft-spoken during interviews, has taken to Twitter to try and convince some of the Huskies’ top targets to join the program’s 2013 class.
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UW, UCLA continue to compete for recruits 
January, 7, 2013
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Take a look at the ESPN.com 2013 football class rankings and it should come as little surprise Washington and UCLA sit side-by-side.
The Huskies (No. 19) and Bruins (No. 20) have been targeting a similar set of prospects throughout this recruiting cycle.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): Despite fighting through a separated shoulder suffered in the CIF L.A. City Section Division I semifinals last week, the quarterback helped lead Narbonne to a 25-0 win over Los Angeles Crenshaw in the title game. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 107 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): In his final high school game, Stringfellow did everything he could to cap his career with a victory. The receiver caught a pair of touchdown passes -- 70 and 7 yards -- to tie the game twice, but the Mustangs fell to Fontana (Calif.) Kaiser, 28-21, in the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Sean Constantine (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue): As he has done throughout his high school career, Constantine was a key contributor in the Class 3A state championship game. The linebacker totaled 9.5 tackles -- 0.5 for loss -- and broke up a pair of passes during a 35-3 win over Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic. The Wolverines, ranked No. 2 in the nation, won their fifth straight state title.
Jaimie Bryant (Tumwater, Wash./Tumwater): The defensive lineman finished with five tackles -- two for loss -- in Tumwater’s 41-7 loss to Lynden (Wash.) in the Class 2A state championship game.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): Despite fighting through a separated shoulder suffered in the CIF L.A. City Section Division I semifinals last week, the quarterback helped lead Narbonne to a 25-0 win over Los Angeles Crenshaw in the title game. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 107 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): In his final high school game, Stringfellow did everything he could to cap his career with a victory. The receiver caught a pair of touchdown passes -- 70 and 7 yards -- to tie the game twice, but the Mustangs fell to Fontana (Calif.) Kaiser, 28-21, in the CIF Southern Section Central Division championship game.
Sean Constantine (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue): As he has done throughout his high school career, Constantine was a key contributor in the Class 3A state championship game. The linebacker totaled 9.5 tackles -- 0.5 for loss -- and broke up a pair of passes during a 35-3 win over Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic. The Wolverines, ranked No. 2 in the nation, won their fifth straight state title.
Jaimie Bryant (Tumwater, Wash./Tumwater): The defensive lineman finished with five tackles -- two for loss -- in Tumwater’s 41-7 loss to Lynden (Wash.) in the Class 2A state championship game.
Times flies for 2014 S Bishard Baker
November, 29, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- For Bishard “Budda” Baker, it seems like only recently he was a freshman being called up to the Bellevue (Wash.) varsity team.
“It’s crazy,” he said. “I’m a junior already.”
Since his first year in the program, the 5-foot-10, 165-pound safety has developed into one of the nation’s top prospects, piling up offers from Washington, Notre Dame and UCLA, among others, while generating interest from SEC programs as well.
“It’s crazy,” he said. “I’m a junior already.”
Since his first year in the program, the 5-foot-10, 165-pound safety has developed into one of the nation’s top prospects, piling up offers from Washington, Notre Dame and UCLA, among others, while generating interest from SEC programs as well.
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Sean Constantine ready for final HS game
November, 29, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Sean Constantine's high school career comes down to one game.
All the work in the weight room. All the time spent on the practice field. All the state titles and wins over national powers have led to one final chance to put on a Bellevue (Wash.) uniform.
“It’s super weird,” the 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker said. “I was here when I was a freshman. I never thought I would see this day. Sooner or later, it comes around. It’s exciting, though. It’s exciting. It’s a good thing.”
All the work in the weight room. All the time spent on the practice field. All the state titles and wins over national powers have led to one final chance to put on a Bellevue (Wash.) uniform.
“It’s super weird,” the 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker said. “I was here when I was a freshman. I never thought I would see this day. Sooner or later, it comes around. It’s exciting, though. It’s exciting. It’s a good thing.”
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Big UW wins pay big recruiting dividends
November, 21, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- As the scrum started to spread after fans stormed the field following Washington’s 17-13 win over Stanford. As fans finally began working their way toward the CenturyLink Field exits. As the players started to make their way to the locker room, Tosh Lupoi found the three teammates from Bellevue (Wash.).
On the sideline, not far from the section where recruits sit during games, Lupoi bounced up and down, circling Huskies commit Sean Constantine, UCLA commit Myles Jack and 2014 prospect Bishard “Budda” Baker.
As he spun around the teammates, Lupoi said “What are you waiting for?” It was directed at Jack, who continues to be a top target for the Huskies, despite his commitment to UCLA. The addition of Jack would improve an already-strong recruiting class that is ranked No. 19 in the country.
On the sideline, not far from the section where recruits sit during games, Lupoi bounced up and down, circling Huskies commit Sean Constantine, UCLA commit Myles Jack and 2014 prospect Bishard “Budda” Baker.
As he spun around the teammates, Lupoi said “What are you waiting for?” It was directed at Jack, who continues to be a top target for the Huskies, despite his commitment to UCLA. The addition of Jack would improve an already-strong recruiting class that is ranked No. 19 in the country.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd): Facing a fourth-and-21 late in the fourth quarter with his team trailing, King caught a pass in traffic that turned into a 32-yard touchdown. His interception on the ensuing possession helped seal a 16-13 playoff win over Lafayette (Calif.) Acalanes.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): The receiver caught a 60-yard touchdown pass on Rancho Verde’s first play and added a second touchdown reception not long before halftime, leading the Mustangs past Ontario (Calif.) Chaffey, 56-6.
Kevin King (Oakland, Calif./Bishop O’Dowd): Facing a fourth-and-21 late in the fourth quarter with his team trailing, King caught a pass in traffic that turned into a 32-yard touchdown. His interception on the ensuing possession helped seal a 16-13 playoff win over Lafayette (Calif.) Acalanes.
Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde): The receiver caught a 60-yard touchdown pass on Rancho Verde’s first play and added a second touchdown reception not long before halftime, leading the Mustangs past Ontario (Calif.) Chaffey, 56-6.
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Tosh Lupoi isn't focused on Cal return
October, 30, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Tosh Lupoi didn’t look back.
Once he made the decision to leave Cal. Once he accepted a job with Washington. Once he hit the recruiting trail for the Huskies, he moved on and pushed forward.
“For me, it was a decision and then moving on,” he said after Washington's practice on Tuesday.
Once he made the decision to leave Cal. Once he accepted a job with Washington. Once he hit the recruiting trail for the Huskies, he moved on and pushed forward.
“For me, it was a decision and then moving on,” he said after Washington's practice on Tuesday.
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LB Sean Constantine recovers from injury
October, 29, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Sean Constantine got to his knees and tried to calm himself down.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue) had just taken a blow to his arm during a 49-10 win over Snoqualmie (Wash.) Mount Si. He wanted to shake off the pain.
“I thought it was just a really bad hit to my arm, a really bad bruise,” the Washington pledge said.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue) had just taken a blow to his arm during a 49-10 win over Snoqualmie (Wash.) Mount Si. He wanted to shake off the pain.
“I thought it was just a really bad hit to my arm, a really bad bruise,” the Washington pledge said.
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SEATTLE -- Sean Constantine and Myles Jack stood in the stands and surveyed the scene.
After rushing the field following Washington’s win over Stanford, the teammates at Bellevue (Wash.) had little desire to do it again Saturday when Washington knocked off Oregon State, 20-17.
They wanted to watch the celebration unfold from a new vantage point. So, as fans took over the turf, Jack and Constantine stood and watched.
After rushing the field following Washington’s win over Stanford, the teammates at Bellevue (Wash.) had little desire to do it again Saturday when Washington knocked off Oregon State, 20-17.
They wanted to watch the celebration unfold from a new vantage point. So, as fans took over the turf, Jack and Constantine stood and watched.
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For the second time this season, Washington took advantage of an opportunity to send a message to the prospects the program is recruiting by knocking off a top-10 opponent on the Huskies' home field.
After watching Washington beat Oregon State, 20-17, Bellevue (Wash.) teammates Sean Constantine (a Washington commit) and Myles Jack (a UCLA commit) continue to feel the program is pointed in the right direction.
They shared the same sentiment with the other local prospects who were in the stands on unofficial visits. The Huskies’ win also impressed sophomore quarterback Ross Bowers (Bothell, Wash./Bothell) and junior running back Devante Downs (Mountlake Terrace, Wash./Mountlake Terrace), among others.
Washington didn’t have any official visitors Saturday, but it timed the win well, considering receiver commit Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde) spent the weekend watching Nebraska beat Michigan, 23-9, during his official visit to Lincoln, Neb.
It was the kind of win that keeps kids committed and gives those who remain on the Huskies’ wish list something to consider.
After watching Washington beat Oregon State, 20-17, Bellevue (Wash.) teammates Sean Constantine (a Washington commit) and Myles Jack (a UCLA commit) continue to feel the program is pointed in the right direction.
They shared the same sentiment with the other local prospects who were in the stands on unofficial visits. The Huskies’ win also impressed sophomore quarterback Ross Bowers (Bothell, Wash./Bothell) and junior running back Devante Downs (Mountlake Terrace, Wash./Mountlake Terrace), among others.
Washington didn’t have any official visitors Saturday, but it timed the win well, considering receiver commit Damore’ea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde) spent the weekend watching Nebraska beat Michigan, 23-9, during his official visit to Lincoln, Neb.
It was the kind of win that keeps kids committed and gives those who remain on the Huskies’ wish list something to consider.
Unofficial visitors take in Washington win
October, 28, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- Washington did it again.
As the final seconds ticked off the clock during a 20-17 win over No. 7 Oregon State, fans lined up along the railings at CenturyLink Field.
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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.