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The Interns Podcast: A Preview of Washington's Defensive Back Groups Aug 27, 2023

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The Dawgman.com interns - Jack McCauley and Intern Emeritus Luke Mounger - finish out their season position preview series by tackling the secondary.

They start out with the newest additions - Oklahoma State transfer CB Jabbar Muhammadand juco cornerback Thaddeus Dixon - and how they slot in to the competition that has been brewing since the end of the 2022 season.

Muhammad and Dixon are competing with existing cornerbacks Elijah Jackson, Jaivion Green, and Davon Banks. Who is standing out? Who do Jack and Luke think will end up standing out from the crowd?

The guys also take a quick look at the future depth at corner, with a nod to Darren Barkins, Caleb Presley, Leroy Bryant, and Curley Reed. And Jack thinks one of that group might make an early jump in 2023 if needed.

Before they move to the safeties, Jack and Luke take a gander at the Husky position, a nickel-style back that the UW defensive coaches like as a hybrid between a safety and a linebacker. Mishael Powell, Tristan Dunn, and Kamren Fabiculanan are the main players talked about here.

Moving to safety, the first names on the team sheet are Asa Turner and Dominique Hampton, and Jack and Luke break down what they think those two players need to do this fall in order to take that next step in their development.

They also break down the safety depth behind the veterans - Makell Esteen and Vincent Nunley - as well as the idea that both Fabiculanan and Dunn can help out at both safety and Husky when needed.

Jack and Luke finish out this preview pod by taking a look at the secondary as a complete group between the three positions and their role within the defense as a whole.

The Interns Podcast: A Preview of Washington's Linebacker Position Groups Aug 26, 2023

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The Dawgman.com interns - Jack McCauley and Intern Emeritus Luke Mounger - roll through the rest of their position group previews by combining two more rooms into one podcast.

After breaking down Washington's defensive line group, the interns got after it with the EDGE and Inside Linebacker rooms.

To start, they analyze the UW EDGE players, starting with their stars - Bralen Trice and Zion Tupuola-Fetui - as well as Sekai Asoau-Afoa, Maurice Heims, Zach Durfee, Lance Holtzclaw, Anthony James, and Jacob Lane, as well as veteran Voi Tunuufi, who made the move from the defensive line room.

Who will the Huskies lean on after Brice and ZTF? And how will their skill sets complement each other? And how will the walk-ons, starting with Milton Hopkins, make their presence known?

After a quick break the guys then move inside to talk about the players responsible for handling the next level of the defense - the inside linebackers. This group has seen a bit of a personnel shift, as Cam Bright, Kristopher Moll, Demario King, Daniel Heimuli, and a handful of walk-ons are all gone; Ralen Goforth was brought in from USC, as well as true freshmen Deven Bryant, Jordan Whitney, and a couple of new walk-ons to help fill in the gaps.

So is it a matter of addition by subtraction? Will having Edefuan Ulofoshio from the beginning of the year show itself in a way it couldn't last season? And will Alphonzo Tuputala continue to develop on the field considering all the physical changes he's made in the weight room?

And will a player like Goforth reach his potential in a new environment after a mixed career with the Trojans? And will a stalwart like Carson Bruener be the perfect foil for Goforth? Will they be the pair behind Ulofoshio and Tuputala the Huskies can count on for quality depth that they couldn't in 2022?

Jack and Luke finish out this preview pod by taking a look at the other scholarship players that make up the linebackers room, as well as the quality walk-ons like Drew Fowler, Austin Harnetiaux, and others.

The Interns Podcast: A Preview of Washington's Defensive Line Aug 25, 2023

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The Dawgman.com interns - Jack McCauley and Intern Emeritus Luke Mounger - begin to roll through the rest of their position group previews by hitting the first of three podcasts highlighting the defensive side of the ball.

Today, they're talking about the defensive line, and specifically the two interior linemen set in UW's standard nickel base scheme. They begin their analysis with a look at Washington's expected DL starters, Tuli Letuligasenoa and Ulumoo Ale, and then move to their expected backups, Faatui Tuitele and Jacob Bandes.

To finish up the podcast, the guys talk about expectations - especially now that everyone returns in a system making a jump from year one to year two. Do they think the Washington defensive line could end up being one of the best in the conference? And could the Huskies get some valuable play from the Michigan twins, Armon and Jayvon Parker to help supplement the experienced players in the two-deeps?

The Interns Podcast: A Preview of Washington's QB, TE, and OL Position Groups Aug 24, 2023

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The Dawgman.com interns - Jack McCauley and Intern Emeritus Luke Mounger - roll through the rest of their offensive position group previews by combining three rooms into one podcast.

First they start with the quarterbacks and obviously spend a bunch of time talking about Heisman Trophy candidate Michael Penix Jr. After a quick break they work their way into the tight ends room, where they focus their time by breaking down what they expect to see from Devin Culp, Jack Westover, Quentin Moore, Ryan Otton, and Josh Cuevas.

After another quick break, Jack and Luke finish the podcast off talking about the offensive line room. Going from left tackle to right tackle, they give their thoughts on each specific position with a focus first on the expected starters: Troy Fautanu, Julius Buelow, Matteo Mele, Nate Kalepo, and Roger Rosengarten.

NOTE: This podcast was recorded before the official news of Gaard Memmelaar's season-ending injury.

DawgmanRadio: More Focus, Less Fire As Fall Camp Winds Down Aug 23, 2023

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The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - were at Husky Stadium today to watch their eighth and final practice of fall camp. And with it being Day 17 overall of fall camp, things are definitely winding down.

With 10 days until UW lines up against Boise State on September 2, it's now all about fine-tuning and winnowing down the options on both sides of the ball and special teams to get to what will give them the best chance to beat the Broncos.

To that end, there were a lot of scout team periods, working on details during individual periods, and thud tempo with no tackling allowed during a practice that saw the Huskies in shoulder pads and shorts.

With the news that Cameron Davis and Gaard Memmelaar are missing 2023 with season-ending injuries, it was good to see a couple of other players who hadn't been at practice for a while - Tybo Rogers and Diesel Gordon - were back and practicing with the team.

The Dawgman guys focused on the nature of practice, how it felt like it was more focus than fire compared to previous practices, and especially what the Huskies are going to do at the running back position.

They also broke down how the reserve offensive line looked with Memmelaar now out, and also what some of the defensive players and coaches said after the practice. Elijah Jackson has landed the other cornerback spot opposite Jabbar Muhammad, and Sekai Asoau-Afoa has been getting looks with the number one EDGE unit along with Bralen Trice and Zion Tupuola-Fetui.

They also spoke with Special Teams Coordinator Eric Schmidt, who gave a full breakdown on the kicking battle between Grady Gross and Addison Shrock, as well as who would line up at punt and kick return now that Giles Jackson has been limited and Cameron Davis is no longer available.

The guys then give their final thoughts and there's also some more talk about Jen Cohen's move to USC and also a frustrating end to Washington's European Hoops trip.

Pac-12 true freshmen primed to make an impact in 2023 Aug 23, 2023

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Which true freshmen are set to make an impact in the Pac-12 in 2023? Andrew and Cooper go team-by-team discussing which newcomers are ready to hit the field!

USC - 2:00

Washington - 8:00

Utah - 13:30

Oregon - 18:45

Oregon State - 24:30

UCLA - 29:45

Washington State - 33:00

Arizona -35:00

California -37:20

Arizona State - 41:45

Colorado - 46:00

Stanford - 51:30

Host: Andrew Ivins & Cooper Petagna

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Kalen DeBoer Shares His Thoughts on Jen Cohen, Cameron Davis, and More Aug 22, 2023

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On Tuesday, the Washington Huskies audibled. Head Coach Kalen DeBoer was initially scheduled to talk Thursday after their 'mock game', but instead DeBoer met with the media today to make a couple of announcements, as well as take questions about the move of UW Athletic Director Jen Cohen to USC.

MERGENCY PODCAST: Jen Cohen is off to USC; What Does It Mean For Washington? Aug 21, 2023

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In some ways it wasn't a matter of if, but when. And we're not talking about Washington Athletic Director Jen Cohen leaving UW for USC, which was announced earlier today; we're talking about the idea of Jen Cohen leaving Washington.

The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Scott Eklund - talk about the news of Cohen's Montlake departure. Was it expected? Was it shocking? And if expected, why now? And what does it mean for Washington moving forward?

They guys start with the timing of the news, as well as the idea that the Huskies already have an heir apparent to Cohen in former Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee already in place to take over, if that's the direction they go. They break down the reasons for why Cohen would leave Washington after 24 years, including the continual tug of war with upper campus for financial support, especially during the pandemic.

After a break, the guys talk about the immediate impacts for Washington's athletic department, as well as what Cohen might try and do if USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley departs for the NFL, as rumored. Would she try and lure Kalen DeBoer from Seattle to Los Angeles?

And what about the idea of former UW Head Coach Chris Petersen? Would he be a good fit as an athletic director?

The guys also talk about fan reaction, as well as how Cohen's UW legacy will be written in the history books, before offering their final thoughts.

Here's Everything Kalen DeBoer Said After Saturday's Second Scrimmage Aug 19, 2023

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Washington Head Coach Kalen DeBoer met with the media immediately after UW's second scrimmage of fall camp, their last major scrimmage as they start to taper down their work heading into their September 2nd opener against Boise State. He announced a second indefinite suspension of another true freshman, as well as his take on the 75-play scrimmage, how quarterback Michael Penix has bounced back from getting held out the previous week, position battles at cornerback and running back, and more.

The Interns Podcast: 2023 Receivers Preview Aug 17, 2023

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The Dawgman interns - Jack McCauley and Intern Emeritus Luke Mounger - are back with their own spin on how the Washington Huskies will do in 2023, and they are going to break down a number of the position groups.

Today they break down the receivers room, arguably the most talented single room in the entire Pac-12. But before they talk about the players in the room, they offer their postscript to those who have left; Lonyatta Alexander, Jabez Tinae, and Taj Davis.

But with Denzel Boston and Germie Bernard on the 'come up' (as the kids would say), the losses should be mitigated as addition through subtraction.

Then Jack and Luke break down the three freshmen that are currently going through fall camp - Keith Reynolds, Taeshaun Lyons, and Rashid Williams - and give their thoughts on whether they'll redshirt or not, and if there is one player that won't be redshirting, who would it be?

And before they take a quick commercial break, Jack and Luke then go back to the two main takers in the room - Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan.

After the break, Luke gives credit to Washington's Recivers Coach JaMarcus Shephard when it comes to managing the personalities in the room, as well as the high level of expectations and accountability.

Going back to the players in the room, Jack and Luke talk about Giles Jackson and Ja'Lynn Polk and how they can add their individual talents to the benefit of the whole.

The guys' final thoughts include their expectations for the room in terms of production for the 2023 season with a revamped roster and the improvement from year one to year two in Shephard's room and Ryan Grubb's offense.

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