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DawgmanRadio: front court players have their say on media day Oct 25, 2019

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In talking to the Washington big men this week during their media day, one thing became quite clear, quite quickly: they are excited to show off their hard work. Whether it's the lone senior Sammy Timmins or the true freshmen phenoms Isaiah Stewart and Jaden McDaniels, this is a collection of forwards and centers Washington has never had before, at least not since the days of Christian Welp and Phil Zevenbergen over 30 years ago.

The Huskies have eight players listed at 6-foot-9 or taller: Sam Timmins, Hameir Wright, Bryan Penn-Johnson, Nate Roberts, Isaiah Stewart, Jaden McDaniels, Riley Sorn, and J'Raan Brooks. Brooks, the USC transfer, has to sit out this season.

That's an insane amount of size, considering UW only had five players last year 6-foot-9 or taller, and all of them are back for this season.

DawgmanRadio: The guards step up to the mic on media day Oct 24, 2019

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The guys from Dawgman.com were all over media day this week for Washington Men's Basketball, talking with basically all of the scholarship players, save for Quade Green, who was not able to talk until his eligibility waiver has been cleared by the NCAA.

The first group up? The guards, led by junior Nahziah Carter and sophomore Jamal Bey. They are the two most experienced players, but that's not saying much. Carter, the 6-foot-6 guard from Rochester, NY played in 36 games, and Bey, the 6-foot-6 guard from Las Vegas, played in 30 games - but neither one of them ever started last year. Not an emergency start, nothing. Between the two of them, they combined for 9.1 points and 3 rebounds per game.

Behind them is sophomore point guard Elijah Hardy, who played in 11 games last year.

After that, it's the two true freshmen - Marcus Tsohonis and RaeQuan Battle.

Add Green to the mix, and it's a lineup that has the potential to be very good. Without Green, it may take a minute for them to find their legs.

The Huskies open their season up on Halloween night with an exhibition game versus Western Washington.

DawgmanRadio: Jaden McDaniels speaks! Oct 23, 2019

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Jaden McDaniels' reticence toward answering his phone has become the stuff of mythology with the media over the years, mostly because he likes to keep everything close within his circle. But there was nowhere for the quiet 6-foot-9 true freshman forward to go Tuesday at UW's Media Day, so he sat down and answered questions during the first group interview he's had since his days in the EYBL.

"I hear from everybody how it's hard to get a hold of me, but it's like to be honest if you catch me, you catch me," he said.

As it turned out, McDaniels had plenty to say about getting lost on campus, the influence Will Conroy played on his recruitment, being compared to Kevin Durant, how his commitment to UW happened, Mike Hopkins' energy, having his older brother blaze the path before him, the one player that's impressed him since he got to Montlake, what he does during his downtime, and a lot more.

DawgmanRadio: Isaiah Stewart talks on media day Oct 23, 2019

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The press spoke to UW true freshman center Isaiah Stewart on media day Tuesday, the first time he's talked with the Seattle reporters.

From the transition from high school to college ball to getting acclimated to the zone, the 6-foot-9 forward from Rochester, New York thought it would be easier. He's more used to playing man, but by his own admission, sometimes he still gets lost in the zone. But he's leaned on one upperclassman to help him get through it.

He also talked about 7-foot-4 center Riley Sorn, or 'Mount Riley' as they call him, and the other bigs he has to go up with every day, especially battling for rebounds.

Stewart spoke about the adjustment moving to the west coast and living in Seattle. "They definitely weren't joking when they said it rains a lot," he said with a laugh.

Of course, he had his Coach Hop story, and even said he might surprise the UW Head Coach with something special the next time they practice. But you're going to have to listen to find out what it is.

And of all the players Stewart has ever played against before coming to Washington, you might be surprised to learn that it's a current UW teammate.

To listen to the full 10-minute interview, click on the audio link above.

Mike Hopkins brings in the 'right guys', excited for season to begin Oct 22, 2019

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Everyone knows Mike Hopkins doesn't need a cup of coffee to get his energy levels right. So when he was asked Tuesday about the upcoming basketball season, the UW Head Coach got giddier than a triple espresso. He's already excited about the year to start, but then when he gets to talk about his guys? The enthusiasm goes off the charts.

And it's fair to say that Mike Hopkins is pretty happy with the guys he's got with him this year. He calls them the 'right guys'. In an era where one-and-done may become none-and-done, Hopkins isn't concerned about that. He just knows the kind of player and kid he wants at Washington, and he's going to go hard after them.

He did that with guys like RaeQuan Battle and Marcus Tsohonis just as hard as he went after 5-star, can't-miss prospects Isaiah Stewart and Jaden McDaniels. And he'll keep recruiting the guys he knows are difference-makers within the culture he's created, even if those guys are 'five years and done'.

Hopkins talked to the media Tuesday during their media day, and he was asked about that culture, the kind of 'OKG's' that he's trying to find, how their new-found length and size will impact things on both sides of the ball, improving returners, the inclusion of some man-to-man defense, and a lot more in this 23-minute, all-encompassing media session.

DawgmanRadio: A breakdown of UO-UW NFL talent with Rob Rang Oct 20, 2019

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Dawgman.com's Chris Fetters found Rob Rang of NFL Draft Scout ahead of the Oregon-Washington game to get a sense as to what the pro scouts in attendance would be looking for, and more importantly - who they'd be looking at.

There was overflow media at Husky Stadium Saturday, something you might see only once or twice a season, and at half of the people using the overflow seats were scouts. Rang was one of them, and he was gracious with his time in breaking down the things he would be looking for during the game.

The matchup of Justin Herbert and Jacob Eason, who Rang could see both going top-10 in next year's draft, was the marquee attraction. And they didn't disappoint, going 47-68 for 569 yards, seven touchdowns, and no interceptions.

Rang also broke down Oregon's offensive line, including the two in-state players Shane Lemieux and Calvin Throckmorton, as well as underclassman Penei Sewell, who Rang thinks is a slam-dunk future first-round pick.

He also talked about Washington defensive linemen Levi Onwuzurike and Benning Potoa'e as guys he could see drafted.

Because UW tight end Hunter Bryant is more of a hybrid, Rang thinks his skill set translates really well to the NFL.

He also talked about looking ahead when it comes to the skill players for both the Ducks and Huskies, including UW freshman wideout Puka Nacua.

Rang gave his take on UW junior running back Salvon Ahmed, who he ironically compared to some former Oregon backs.

Finally, Rang gives his take on UW senior defensive back Myles Bryant, who he thinks will get drafted, and also how he sees the future for some of the Huskies that are draft eligible, like Eason, Ahmed, Onwuzurike, Hunter Bryant, Elijah Molden, Keith Taylor, and others.

"The University of Washington is almost becoming like the Alabama's, the Clemson's, the Ohio State's in that every year there's not just going to be 3,4,5 guys that are going to get drafted. It could be double-digits or pushing double-digits every single year. And that's a testament to the recruiting and development by the staff here."

Petersen, players react to 35-31 loss to Oregon Oct 20, 2019

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The Dawgman guys spoke with Washington Head Coach Chris Petersen, quarterback Jacob Eason, running back Salvon Ahmed, center Nick Harris, and defensive back Myles Bryant after Washington's 35-31 loss to No. 12 Oregon Saturday at Husky Stadium.

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DawgmanRadio: Breaking down a tough loss to Oregon Oct 20, 2019

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It was billed as a showdown game, a game that would probably tell the tale of the Pac-12 North, and it delivered all of that - and more. But unfortunately for the home team, the Washington Huskies couldn't overcome Oregon's strong second-half running the ball and key third and four-down conversions to outlast the Dawgs 35-31 at Husky Stadium.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - break down all the key moments, the game trends, and some of the details that ultimately spelled the difference for the visitors as they were able to escape Seattle with a win, giving them a nearly insurmountable four-game Pac-12 North lead when looking at who will make the conference championship game in December.

They tried to make heads or tails out of the bizarre decision to give senior receiver Chico McClatcher an unsportsmanlike penalty for laying down before receiving a backwards pass from Aaron Fuller during a kickoff, a play the Huskies ran with McClatcher four years ago at Oregon State.

They also talked about the way the offense played, putting up 414 yards on a defense that had only given up an average of 268 yards and 8.7 points per game. They spoke on the standout performances of Jacob Eason and Salvon Ahmed, as well as some curious decisions in the fourth quarter in regard to using the Wildcat.

They also talked about the defense and how they held up in the first half but eventually withered under the pressure of Oregon's offensive line and the inability to put pressure on UO quarterback Justin Herbert.

DawgmanRadio: Our full Oregon preview Oct 19, 2019

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The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - got together and gave their final thoughts about all the different matchups and permutations surrounding No. 12 Oregon traveling north to Seattle to face No. 25 Washington at Husky Stadium.

With a 12:30 pm kickoff on ABC in rainy conditions in October, the only thing this game is missing is Keith Jackson, followed by a Sunday breakdown featuring Don James and Bruce King.

Grinolds, Fetters and Eklund hit on these bullet points...

The weather conditions and environment coming into the game.
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert and UW needing to get after him, and how he'll try to deal with the away crowd.
Oregon not having a true every-down back like they had with Royce Freeman.
Oregon's impressive offensive line, including Penei Sewell and two Washington-based players, Shane Lemieux and Calvin Throckmorton.
Washington trying to get something down down the field against Oregon's youngish, but very talented secondary.
Who is going to win the battle in the red zone?
How is UW going to handle Oregon nose tackle Jordon Scott?
Kickers, and how UW has one and Oregon doesn't.
Recruiting notes, including who we expect to be at the game, and also some thoughts on a 5-star basketball prospect that will be on an official visit to UW this weekend, Cade Cunningham.
Final thoughts on the keys to the game.

DawgmanRadio: An Oregon game preview with Matt Prehm Oct 18, 2019

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Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds checked in with Matt Prehm of Duck Territory to get his thoughts on the Oregon Ducks ahead of their trip north to take on Washington Saturday at Husky Stadium.

They talked about Justin Herbert, as well as their younger group of wide receivers who have been struggling and banged up a bit. And Oregon has some solid running backs, but they aren't quite like the tailbacks that they’ve had in the past.

But they also spoke about the trenches, where Oregon has been really good this year. Sophomore left tackle Penei Sewell might possibly be the best offensive lineman in the country.

But the other side of the ball? This is the best defense Oregon has had in decades, at least on paper. They talked about how well nose tackle Jordon Scott is playing, and also about Troy Dye and Jevon Holland, who are expected to play. The Ducks have been playing on a lot of young guys on defense for the past few years and now it’s finally paying off.

But Prehm also talked about a couple of spots where the Ducks have struggled. First of all, they haven't been that great on the road the last few years. They're 3-7 in their last 10 true road games. And if this game comes down to a last minute field goal for Oregon like it did for Washington last year, he's not sure the Ducks wouldn't suffer the same result.

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