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DawgmanRadio: Wrapping Up Jedd Fisch's Signing Day Press Conference Feb 07, 2024

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Washington head coach Jedd Fisch met with the media on Wednesday to go through the past five weeks since he arrived and what has been on the agenda since he and the rest of the staff arrived.

He went through the process of re-recruiting the Husky roster, talked about the hiring of a couple of new coaches as well as their philsophy on what we set Washington apart on the recruiting trail moving forward.

Lastly, Fisch discussed spring football. When it starts and when it ends and what practices fans can attend in the month of April.

DawgmanRadio: Sunday Recruiting Update Feb 04, 2024

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It was a busy Saturday for the Washington Huskies on the recruiting trail. Not only did they host some top 2025 recruits on their board, they also received commitments from two big linemen (one for the 2024 class and one for 2025) that are integral in their attempts to rebuild their roster. Dawgman.com's Scott Eklund sat down and went through everything that happened.

DawgmanRadio: Recruiting Update Feb 03, 2024

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This weekend, most expected the Washington Huskies to host a good-sized group of underclassmen for their Junior Day. However, due to the coaching change several prospects have rescheduled their visits. Dawgman.com's Scott Eklund walked through the prospects who were actually going to make it to campus today and also updated things on which ones are rescheduling to visit at a later date.

He also discussed what to look forward to over the next five days as we approach National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 7th. Washington is in line for three commitments from players who have visited over the past couple of weeks.

Lastly, he went through what the coaches were up to the past couple of weeks as they visited with prospects and extended some offers.

The Washington players talk to the media ahead of Saturday's Apple Cup Hoops Showdown Feb 01, 2024

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Guard Anthony Holland, guard Paul Mulcahy, and F/C Wilhelm Breidenbach Anthony Holland, Paul Mulcahy, and Wilhelm Breidenbach spoke to Dawgman.com ahead of a sold out Apple Cup game Saturday evening at Alaska Airlines Arena.

DawgmanRadio: A Conversation With 247's Greg Biggins Jan 27, 2024

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247's Greg Biggins stops by to chat with the Dawgman's Scott Eklund to discuss recruiting. With the 2024 recruiting cycle winding down on February 7th, National Signing Day, and Washington still looking to fill out their roster with high school and portal players, there is a lot to talk about.

Biggins starts things off by going in depth on his impressions of new Husky head coach Jedd Fisch and his staff's abilities as recruiters and why Washington fans need to give them some time to work their magic with talent acquisition.

They discuss two 2024 signees and early enrollees -- Dermaricus Davis and Khmori House -- who entered the portal, but have since recommitted to the Huskies as well as three others -- OL Paki Finau, DL Ratumana Bulabalavu and DB Peyton Waters -- who are still mulling over their options and wideout Justice Williams who hasn't made any public statements since the new coaching staff was named.

Finally, after a break, Biggins gives his thoughts on Washington's newest commitment, 2025 Chapparal (Temecula, Ca.) QB Dash Beierly, and what he brings to the table after watching him throw the past couple of years.

DawgmanRadio: Wrapping Up New Husky Head Coach Jedd Fisch's Introductory Press Conference Jan 16, 2024

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The guys from Dawgman -- Kim Grinolds and Scott Eklund -- were on hand to meet with Jedd Fisch as he was introduced as Washington's 31st head football coach on Tuesday.

There were a lot of former players and alumni on hand as well as some former coaches.

The guys talked about what they heard, gave their thoughts on what was emphasized during the media session and talked about some of the staff that Fisch will likely bring with him, including some familiar names to Husky fans.

DawgmanRadio: Jedd Fisch is in Seattle; now what happens? Jan 15, 2024

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The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - got off their phones long enough to record a podcast outlining next steps for new Washington Head Coach Jedd Fisch now that he's in Seattle.

To start, the guys talk about the coaching staff shakeups at both Washington and Arizona, as well as the coaches that are expected to be with Fisch Tuesday morning when he is introduced as UW's next Head Coach.

Then the guys talk about the portal comings and goings, and there is a lot to talk about there, as there have been over a dozen current UW players enter the transfer portal since Kalen DeBoer announced Friday he would be leaving Washington for Alabama.

What are the chances UW can get those players back in the fold? Who might be thinking about joining DeBoer and some of the old UW coaches in Tuscaloosa? And what are the chances some of Arizona's players will want to join Fisch and his assistants on Montlake?

After a quick break, the guys talk about what Fisch plans to do on the defensive side of the ball in terms of coaching. Will he try and retain some of the current UW defensive staff? Will he supplement that group with some coaches from Arizona? Will he start from scratch and use his vast rolodex of contacts at both the college and NFL levels to find Washington's next defensive coordinator?

And before they finish things up, Chris asks Scott and Kim - if Jedd Fisch can only get two quarterbacks to UW from the group that includes Will Rogers, Austin M, and Noah Fifita, which two would they choose heading into the 2024 season?

EMERGENCY POD: Everything points to Washington getting their next head coach Jan 14, 2024

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The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - cranked up the podcast machine for a quick emergency podcast with thing going a mile a minute on Montlake at the moment.

Jason Scheer from Wildcat Authority is reporting that Jedd Fisch has accepted UW's offer to become their next head coach, just days after losing Kalen DeBoer to Alabama. So what does that mean for UW now? Did new UW AD Troy Dannen get the hire right?

Kim, Chris, and Scott give their initial thoughts on the hire and then talks about staff. Arizona already has a few connections to Seattle and UW on their staff. What current staff at UW could be retained? Which staff members at Arizona are likely to join Fisch in Seattle?

After a quick break the guys come back and talk about the players in the portal that have left UW in the past few days, the possibility of their return, who UW could lure from Arizona, as well as others.

And they finish out the 30-minute pod talking about what this means for UW in the short term. Is Fisch a short-term coach? Is he a short-term fix? Is he the best fit for what Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb were doing on offense? What is he going to do on defense?

DawgmanRadio: Kalen DeBoer is gone; what does it mean for UW going forward? Jan 12, 2024

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The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - give their gut reactions to the news of Washington Head Coach Kalen DeBoer going to Alabama to replace Nick Saban and initial thoughts on who UW should target as his replacement.

How big of a shock was this news? Did they see it coming? Was all the news surrounding the other coaches reportedly involved in the coaching search just a smokescreen? And just how much was super agent Jimmy Sexton's fingerprints all over this deal, considering a handful of his other clients all ended up with big extensions and raises?

After a quick break the guys give their initial thoughts on who new UW AD Troy Dannen might target, starting with current Washington Offensive Coordinator Ryan Grubb. Might he even take a look at Receivers Coach JaMarcus Shephard? And there's other names out there that certainly have connections to Dannen, and also coaches that have plenty of connections to Washington and to the city of Seattle.

EMERGENCY PODCAST: Will Nick Saban's retirement create chaos at UW? Jan 11, 2024

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Who knew news in Tuscaloosa, Ala would cause two guys in Seattle to react with an emergency podcast? But that's exactly what happened today, as news of Nick Saban's retirement created earthquakes that reverberated from coast to coast.

Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters of Dawgman.com just had to get on the horn and talk about how Saban's retirement could affect Washington and the situation they currently find themselves with their head coach, Kalen DeBoer. The Huskies and DeBoer have been locked in extension talks that have continued to persist while the Huskies went through their championship run.

Now that the 2023 season is over, new Washington Athletic Director Troy Dannen is working beyond overtime to keep DeBoer and his staff satisfied and on Montlake. It's job number one, two, and three at the moment.

But Saban's retirement may have thrown a huge monkey wrench into those negotiations. Would DeBoer leave Seattle for Tuscaloosa after just two season? Kim and Chris hash it out, as well as give their thoughts on the other names that have been thrown out there as initial candidates: Dan Lanning, Dabo Swinney, Lane Kiffin, James Franklin, Mike Norvell, and Marcus Freeman. What about Steve Sarkisian and his ties to Saban and Alabama?

Near the end of the discussion, Jalen McMillan broke the news that he is turning pro. When you add the fact that it was also announced today Pete Carroll will no longer be the Seattle Head Coach, it has been one of the most eventful day in football in a very long time.

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