Why Are the Huskies So Bad?

You could say maybe its the (-121 ) yards lost rushing, or maybe its the average (-1 yard) gained on punt returns, zero sacks on defense, opponents are 68% on third-down conversions against the Huskies. Huskies average only (2.8) yards a carry, and average 105 yards a game while giving up 225 yards a game rushing. The Huskies we know have had a tough schedule out the gate with Oregon, BYU, and Oklahoma, but watching this years 2008 team is starting to be a joke. Offensive Coordinator Tim Lappano so far this year has made this offense look like a "high school, predictably slow developing offense." Quarterback Jake Locker has to much talent ,and Lappano is slowing him down more than his opponents. Locker must be able to create by either running the option or rolling out. Made running plays for Jake Locker and his teammates has not worked in these first three games. Locker is averaging in the first three games about (50) yards rushing, and (153 ) yards passing while completing about (53%) of his passes. This whole Huskies football program rides mostly on the shoulders of Jake Locker. These next four games Stanford, at Arizona, Oregon State, and the Fighting Irish are games the Huskies could, and should win.

Coach Willingham, Coach Lappano, and defensive coordinator Coach Ed Donatells' jobs are on line with these next four game. This coaching staff, and team, cannot afford to just split these next four games 3-4 or 4-4, nothing less. It all starts against Stanford by running the football, using your tight-ends, and using Jake Locker the right way, and getting positive yards on punt returns. The Husky defense has to try and put pressure (Sacks) on the quarterback, get off the field on third downs, and slow down their opponents running game. If the Huskies lose these next four games look for all the Husky coaches at the airport with one-way tickets, Jake (Isiah Stanback) Locker maybe playing wide-reciever, or running-back, and Coach Lane Kippen talk coming to Mountlake!

-Dre 206 "The one and only!"

Hawks Must Wake Up

Back-dooring there way into losing another game is a common theme for the Seattle Seahawks. Last Sunday against the 49ers the Hawks played there common prevent defense, and offense in the fourth quarter. Matt common theme Hasselback forcing balls into double -coverage (which was picked for int.) Theme Coach Mike Holmgren calling conservative plays in the fourth quarter which he, and the offense settles for three points late in the fourth quarter instead of trying to get seven points (Playing for the tie).

Hawks defense being scorched by a no-name 49ers quarterback J.T. O' Sullivan (20/32-321yds -1td). O'Sullivan, and 49ers wide-out Issac Bruce (4 rec. 153yds.) Bruce made, and took new names of the Hawks secondary! (Josh Wilson, Kelly Jennings) Hawks defense did have (eight sacks), which at times seemed to slow down the 49ers offensive attack. But even if you have a full cart of groceries (eight sacks) may not be enough from your local helper clerk. Injuries are part of the game, and Matt Hasselback needs to quit crying, and start making plays throughout the game with the players he has. This Sunday's game with the Rams is a must win.

If the Hawks want to go to the playoffs they must win this game. The Rams, Mark Bulger, Stephen Jackson, and Tory Holt won't go down easy. The Arizona Cardinals are 2-0 and very healthy on offense with quarterback Kurt Warner (last Sunday 361yds, 3tds.) Arizona wide-outs (Boldin, and Fitzgerald combined last Sunday for 12 rec. 293yds. 3tds.) Injuries may not be the problem with the Seattle Seahawks, the problem might be the non-execution with Matt Hasselback, and Coach Mike Holmgren in the fourth quarter. Remember last year losses against the Cardinals, Browns, Saints, Panthers, and Falcons ???

P.S. Koren Robinson, and Colbert should help plug some holes in the wide-out position for the Hawks.
Dre206 09-17-08