Additions

by John Berkowitz on Apr 17, 2009 7:20 AM PDT

I would like to announce a couple changes on the site. Purple Reign is going to be handling editing duties. You may have noticed that we needed a little help in that area so I don't come off looking like too much of a moron. Since he is a former English teacher, he is perfect for the job.

Cassino is also going to pick up part of the slack on basketball. He did a nice job with fan posts this past season and basketball isn't my sport. The days when I really knew what I was talking about in that area have faded.

The guys at SBN have urged me from the get-go to bring aboard additional writing staff. The one guy I really wanted was Nathan Ware. While Nathan may come back at some point, for now he remains on sabbatical.

I know I do a good job, but extra perspective and voices are always a good thing. My philosophy on this blog is WE rather that I. I may run the site, but everyone who participates has ownership in what happens here. I believe this philosophy has made the UW Dawg Pound a popular place to hang out.

With the fan post feature anyone can post a subject. You may have noticed that I promote fan posts to the front page whenever they are not duplicative to what is on the front page.

Jack, for example, has been keeping an eye on what has transpired in Olympia; he lives nearby and he has experience dealing with those political scalawags.

Jack is also our official Husky fashion coordinator. Notice the very snazzy purple overalls his wife made for him while tailgating with my wife Kate over in Hawaii!

I urge everyone to contribute when they feel the urge.

The photo above is what it is all about...making new friends!

This is a photo of our new Editor Adam with his daughter Tia doing what they love to do! Adam is a long time reader of the blog and as I mentioned above is trained as an English teacher. He is going to add a lot to what we do behind the scenes and it was very kind of him to volunteer!

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Olyville

not much, if anything, happening with SB 6116, it’s still in committee but our legislators have ways of adding things to bills already working their way through the system with the end result of getting what we want. I’m not hearing anything in regards to this bill though.

I felt after attending the public hearing on 6116 that it would move on….that’s what I get for thinking:-) nada.

I remember that photo…we all still thought Ty was history until the next day…the food and beverage at the tailgate was good.

The wife designed and made the T-shirt also.

Jack

by T9ODawg on Apr 16, 2009 1:08 PM PDT reply actions

addendum

It was great to finally meet you after all the years of chatting at Dawgman

by T9ODawg on Apr 16, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

It really was

It is funny but we were supposed to get together again before the ASU game last year and she scuttled my plans by renting that yacht. I think she is still paing that party off…lol.

by John Berkowitz on Apr 17, 2009 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions

johnb, you do need a proofer

so you are calling yor wife Kate a scalawag as T90 is keeping a watch on her . LOL I am sorry we didn’t get to meet at Hawaii, and yes i wouldn’t have taken a $1 bet on 1000 to one that Ty wasn’t gone after that game.

by prrbrr on Apr 16, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

Next time we go

Next time we go to a game at home or on the road we will get together at one of the events or have one of our own.

by John Berkowitz on Apr 17, 2009 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Tempe

we’ll be in Tempe this October for the ASU game

by T9ODawg on Apr 17, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Good chance we will be there

We will also be at Notre Dame.

by John Berkowitz on Apr 18, 2009 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Skipping South Bend

I like the games in Arizona because we can make a mini vacation out of the trips and drive to places we hadn’t visited when we were working. I’d flown over Grand Canyon many times while I lived in LA but had never been to it, can’t say that anymore. We’re headed to Utah’s Bryce Canyon this year on the way to Tempe. One of my old buds from Intel will be going to the ASU game as well.

by T9ODawg on Apr 18, 2009 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions

John

Would it be possible to set up an interview with Chris Fetter from Dawgman? I have some questions about their ranking and the way that they set these things up that would be really interesting to hear from the source. I understand he is probably really busy and I dont knwo if you know him or not but figured I would toss it out there.

by bigdave967 on Apr 16, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions

Rankings

Scout network does the recruit rankings IIRC, I don’t know how much influence Chris or Scott have in the rankings if any. They watch kids in action and report on the Scout network.

by T9ODawg on Apr 16, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I believe Chris sends in his rankings for the kids in his “Northwest” region (which I believe is Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska & Hawai’i) for consideration, but the guys that do the national rankings can overrule him.

by kirkd on Apr 16, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Fetters

We can do that after spring football…he is always willing.

by John Berkowitz on Apr 16, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Great.

I think he could shine some light on the kids we have and are going after.

Saw a pretty cool article that VJ (LB from Hawaii) grew up watching UW football. He is ranked #7 MLB right now which is a big position of need for this class. Keep your eyes on him.

by bigdave967 on Apr 17, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Cassino....

Since you will be the point person for basketball, is there any new news on recruiting? I know Josh Smith and Wroten are the next two big stars out of WA but who else are we looking at and who do you think will make a difference??

by bigdave967 on Apr 18, 2009 5:56 AM PDT reply actions

Next year is not a big recruiting year for the program

There’s only going to be one scholarship available, so I’m expecting Romar to sign two guys and then “find a way” as coaches say. Josh Smith is priority one, but there are some other high major prospects in the mix, and it seems like Romar is targeting bigger players for the 2010 class.
John Gage is a 6-10 local kid from Vashon who has more of a European skillset – can play the perimeter and pass, but the word is he’s got his mind set on going to Stanford.
Unless Josh Smith is signed, I don’t see this class doing much immediately, there’s too much depth and talent on the roster for someone to come in and contribute immediately unless they’re something special. Remember, the only player who is graduating after next year is Q-Pon. Gaddy can’t go pro, and I don’t think Thomas will be ready to make the jump, so there’s a good chance the 2010-2011 team could rival 2004-2005.

http://www.spartyandfriends.com/

by thecassino on Apr 18, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

The Huskies are also reportedly after Terrence Jones out of Portland, a 6’7", 205 lb forward. He has offers from Georgetown, Marquette, Cal, Baylor, Oregon & Oregon State. His film is pretty impressive. I’m guessing they pursue Jones regardless of whether they land Smith or not.

by kirkd on Apr 18, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Nathan Ware

I know Nathan is taking some time off, but it would be great to see him do a couple of “monday morning longsnapper” articles this season….I have always enjoyed his take on both the game experience and the game itself. For example, his opinions on some of the halftime entertainment last season were hilarious.

by Dawg Tracks on Apr 18, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions