Willingham out at Washington

by John Berkowitz on Oct 27, 2008 12:56 PM PDT

Tyrone Lionel Willingham addressed the media this afternoon and announced his resignation / dismissal at Washington. He expressed his desire to remain coach till the end of the season.

AD Scott Woodward said that Willingham would continue to coach till the end of the season. Woodward said he didn't want to orphan the team. He wanted to make sure that kids still went to school and had some consistency.

Tyrone hopes it will help dispel some of the negativity surrounding the program. Willingham hopes he can still lead the team in the correct way for the rest of the season. The announcement was made without a team meeting so the players are hearing this for the first time. Willingham said it was just a matter of timing.

Woodward said he and Willingham have been talking about this for a week. Willingham says he can lead better with the uncertainty eliminated and I think that makes a lot of sense.

Woodward won't rule out naming a new coach before the season ends, He says one advantage it gives them is head start in the process.

Willingham says it is a good strong program for someone to jump in and take over. He feels two more strong classes will get the program back to where it needs to be. It will take at least two strong classes in my humble opinion.

As far as the upcoming game Willingham says Senio Kelemente has some possible knee damage and they are still not sure of the extent of the injury. David Freeman is a continuing problem and they are not sure what he can do. Aieywa is in the same boat after injuring his groin in a different spot.

Quote of the Day

"It is my desire to complete and finish the football season and do that in the manner that I have done it unwavering in my approach and commitment to my young men," Willingham said today.

Softy show

I was listening to Scott Woodward on the Softy show and he affirmed what we all knew and that is due dilligence regarding a coaching hire has been going on for awhile. What that means is Washington has it's list and they want to publically start the hunt.

Softy asked him about Jim Mora Jr and Woodward sidestepped it nicely by accusing him of trying to get Jim in trouble again. Woodward showed Mora a lot of respect but didn't bite.

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YEA

PARTY TIME!!!!!!!!!

by bigdave967 on Oct 27, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions

I think I see the sun starting to peak through some dark clouds!

"Bow Down to Washington"
"Kick the tires and light the fires!"

by Lear Pilot on Oct 27, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD (almost)

Thanks 4 “doing the right thing” big W…dont let the door hit u in the a$$ on the way out//

obtw the sooner the better,,,,,we need start building yesterday!!!!!!!

by robof4 on Oct 27, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe...

the team can now relax and play some FB instead being tighter than Lionel’s sphincter

by T9ODawg on Oct 27, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions

Now that the conclusion is reached

… let’s see how much collective class our fan base has. I hope it is more than less.

"Greed is Good."
So is Rudy.

by Gekko Mojo on Oct 27, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks, Coach

Thanks for disinfecting the program and good luck, Coach Willingham. Now it’s time to start winning games again.

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on Oct 27, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

Tyspeak

The “Quote of the Day” is classic Tyspeak. It’s obvious grammer isn’t one of Ty’’s strong suits.

I hope the next guy doesn’t overuse and abuse the language as Ty does.

Give me straight answers not gobbleygook.

“my young men” how about doing something for the team once?

by T9ODawg on Oct 27, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions

The next coach can’t respond to himself in the third person or I will have to shoot myself.

by John Berkowitz on Oct 27, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions

So, I guess we have nothing left to talk about.

"Greed is Good."
So is Rudy.

by Gekko Mojo on Oct 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

Pretty much

by John Berkowitz on Oct 27, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

For the first time in my life...

…I rooted for Udub against ND. Partly because I like Ty, partly because I don’t like ND, and partly because I really was hoping Ty would survive for another season at least (I think you know why).

Best of luck in the future. *

*Just kidding.

by Old Ducker on Oct 27, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Ducker

I was with you for two out of three.

by John Berkowitz on Oct 27, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

I saw Wilner cited Les Miles as a potential candidate

That is probably nuts, but is it out of the realm of possibility? Hard to say … coaches love attention and money. Les may have a god complex and what better way to show it than backing up his words from a year ago about wanting to have the same kind of conference schedule that Pete Carroll enjoys (remember that?). Now’s his chance!

And pigs will fly.

"Greed is Good."
So is Rudy.

by Gekko Mojo on Oct 27, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Miles?

No way is tha going to happen.

by John Berkowitz on Oct 27, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

recievers

which recievers should we redshirt next year to balance the classes?

by mynameisdavid on Oct 28, 2008 7:47 AM PDT reply actions

I am a fan of Notre Dame. I have a blog at http://www.domersportsreport.blogspot.com. John has been gracious enougfh to link us and we have linked this site.

I just want you guys to know that the best is yet to come for Washington Huskies’ football. You will get a good coach and your tradition will be restored. I know there are actually a lot of Notre Dame fans rooting for you. You guys deserve to get back to winning way.

Go Irish and Go Huskies!

Afflict the comfortable; comfort the afflicted; and, please have a mind of your own and don't follow the crowd.

by Granger Irish on Oct 28, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions