Washington Huskies: Willis Wilson
A live Bengal tiger? At practice? Really?
It was an interesting week at Washington, as the program prepared to play third-ranked LSU. Coach Steve Sarkisian pulled out all the stops to prepare his team, including a surprise visit from Sheena, a 300-pound Bengal tiger.
The Huskies head on the road this week to the hostile confines of Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., facing a loud crowd and tough team.
It was an interesting week at Washington, as the program prepared to play third-ranked LSU. Coach Steve Sarkisian pulled out all the stops to prepare his team, including a surprise visit from Sheena, a 300-pound Bengal tiger.
The Huskies head on the road this week to the hostile confines of Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., facing a loud crowd and tough team.
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SEATTLE -- Here are the five storylines facing Washington as the Huskies prepare for their trip to play No. 3 LSU in Baton Rouge, La.:
1. Protecting Price pivotal: With right tackle Ben Riva sidelined with a fractured arm, Washington's versatility is being tested at the position. Expect Erik Kohler to slide out to right tackle, while James Atoe steps in at right guard.
The Huskies could also use Mike Criste at right tackle, while keeping Kohler at guard like they did against San Diego State after Riva’s injury.
1. Protecting Price pivotal: With right tackle Ben Riva sidelined with a fractured arm, Washington's versatility is being tested at the position. Expect Erik Kohler to slide out to right tackle, while James Atoe steps in at right guard.
The Huskies could also use Mike Criste at right tackle, while keeping Kohler at guard like they did against San Diego State after Riva’s injury.
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Washington reinstates two football players
August, 17, 2012
8/17/12
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
SEATTLE -- H-back Joshua Perkins and walk-on running back Willis Wilson were reinstated to Washington's football team one day after they were dismissed for a violation of team rules.
"They're back," Washington coach Steve Sarkisian said. "We gathered some more information on the situation and it felt like the right thing to do. We met with some of the leaders on the team, it felt like the right thing to do. Their punishment will be handled in house and I think they're thankful for the opportunity to get back and I think their teammates are happy to have them back."
Perkins and Wilson practiced Friday night.
"They're back," Washington coach Steve Sarkisian said. "We gathered some more information on the situation and it felt like the right thing to do. We met with some of the leaders on the team, it felt like the right thing to do. Their punishment will be handled in house and I think they're thankful for the opportunity to get back and I think their teammates are happy to have them back."
Perkins and Wilson practiced Friday night.
H-back Joshua Perkins and walk-on running back Willis Wilson have been dismissed from the Washington football team due to a violation of team rules, coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday.
A statement issued by the university said Sarkisian and the school would have no further comment on the dismissals.
After Deontae Cooper suffered his third ACL tear on the first day of fall camp, Wilson was seeing time in the running back rotation behind Bishop Sankey and Jesse Callier. The loss is a hit to the Huskies' depth at that position.
Perkins, a redshirt freshman, began his career as a receiver.
A statement issued by the university said Sarkisian and the school would have no further comment on the dismissals.
After Deontae Cooper suffered his third ACL tear on the first day of fall camp, Wilson was seeing time in the running back rotation behind Bishop Sankey and Jesse Callier. The loss is a hit to the Huskies' depth at that position.
Perkins, a redshirt freshman, began his career as a receiver.
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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.