What about the Tight End?

by John Berkowitz on Jul 28, 2010 2:10 PM PDT Comment 13 comments

Up to a week or so ago Washington looked like they were in pretty good shape at TE in comparison to other teams in the conference but with the loss of Kavario Middleton the Huskies will have some shoring up to do as far as the position is concerned.

Jr (6'3 232) Chris Izbicki is the starter and he got some good experience last season backing up or playing in tandem with Middleton. A lot was expected out of Chris when he was recruited but he has yet to blossom. He hasn't shown a set of great hands yet but he hasn't had a lot of chances either. This year he is going to get his shot to show what he can do on a consistent basis.

RS (6'2 220) Marlion Barnett is smallish for a TE and will likely be used in an H-Back type of role. Sr (6'2 231) Dorson Boyce was moved to FB this spring because he didn't have good size for the position either.

True Frosh (6'6 250) Michael Hartvigson is the ideal size and the coaches like him a lot. Even before Middleton left the coaches were mulling over whether to play him right away or season him for one year.Hartvigson was a good basketball player in HS and those skills transfer well to this position.

Walk On Fr (6'3 230) Evan Hudson who went to HS with Hartvigson and Colin Porter will also get a long look if they don't start him out at DE. RS 6'2 248) Kimo Makaula started out his career as a FB but UW has plenty of depth at the position so a move to TE this season could make some sense.

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Makula

I recall a number of people wondering why Makula was still at FB this Spring instead of DE (a position lacking numbers), myself included.

Well, maybe the coaches suspected that Middleton might wash out. Moving Makula from FB to TE is likely a lot easier than from DE to TE. I’d be pretty surprised if we don’t see him tried out at TE during Fall camp…

by kirkd on Jul 28, 2010 2:36 PM PDT reply actions

If that was the case, why not just move him to tight end?

Even before Middleton was booted, the depth at the position wasn’t great, especially for a coach that wants to use two tight ends as much as Sarkisian does.

It’s an interesting thought, but with moving Boyce there, working Bronson there, and even talking about Fogerson getting some snaps, it seems more likely that Sarkisian really wants somebody to step up at fullback.

That said, I don’t disagree that Makula might get a shot. From what I’ve seen, Barnett simply isn’t going to be big enough to block, and it’s dangerous to count too much on true freshmen.

by Sundodger on Jul 28, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

So Hartvigson is gonna see a ton of action then?

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by RolloTomasi on Jul 28, 2010 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

ASJ on the way!

Sorry … nothing to report on ASJ’s decision yet. But if we do land ASJ all is good. To simply allow Middleton to walk sort of tells me Sark has other plans. Could ASJ be on the way? I don’t know. One way or the other I think we’ll be okay.

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by crazidawg on Jul 28, 2010 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

Let's Hope So...

bro! Now that would be something that ALL DAWG fans could get excited about! GO DAWGS!!

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by dawgfan22 on Jul 28, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Evan Hudson

is definitely taller than 6’3". He’s 6’5" or 6’6".

by JEidem on Jul 28, 2010 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

Just going by what he is currently listed on the roster.

by John Berkowitz on Jul 28, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Fair enough.

I meant no disrespect. I’m a big fan of the blog and usually come through at least once a day. But he’s listed as 6’5" or 6’6" on the Seattle Times East-West All-Star roster, Rivals and Scout.

by JEidem on Jul 29, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions