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It was a mix of sun and clouds today as Washington wrapped up their spring practices with a Fan Fest and Spring Preview practice session. While the crowd size was modest - especially by SEC or Big Ten standards - it was a nice mix of fan-friendly events and some football that should encourage greater attendance in coming years.
For those that couldn't make it in person (including yours truly - young kids in the house = illness that can happen at a moment's notice) the scrimmage portion was televised on the Pac-12 Networks. If you didn't watch or record it, check your listings for a replay. In the meanwhile, all the usual beat reporters were there tweeting up a storm. Here's a sampling of the best tweets from the day:
Sunshine and football on tap this morning at Husky Stadium. Join us for the #UWSpringPreview at 9 am. Free admission. pic.twitter.com/tD490FtvGU
— Washington Huskies (@UWAthletics) April 25, 2015
The #UWSpringPreview is off and running - and throwing and leaping. pic.twitter.com/e7GuHE76R3
— UW Football (@UW_Football) April 25, 2015
Before taking the field for practice, the players took some time to hang out with the young Dawgs. #UWSpringPreview pic.twitter.com/7xdOMPkqyR
— UW Football (@UW_Football) April 25, 2015
There are three fan-interaction competitions on the field during UW's spring finale: a 40-yard dash, a longest throw and fielding a punt.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Three offensive linemen out today -- Coleman Shelton, Dexter Charles and Cory Fuavai.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
.@UW_Football players greet fans as they come out of the Husky Stadium tunnel for the Spring Preview. pic.twitter.com/2GVdpF1l8w
— Mason Kelley (@masonkelley12) April 25, 2015
.@Seahawks receiver and former @UW_Football standout Jermaine Kearse talks to young fans before the Spring Preview. pic.twitter.com/hjLNv1hwvD
— Mason Kelley (@masonkelley12) April 25, 2015
Others not fully suited -- WR John Ross, CB Jermaine Kelly, DB Trevor Walker, LB Keishawn Bierria, LB Travis Feeney, DB Kevin King.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
Warming up pic.twitter.com/yYMYQuwCYB
— Erik Erickson (@Erik_Erickson) April 25, 2015
John Ross III, recovering from January knee surgery, tweaked knee during a running drill last week. Had MRI this week and checked out OK.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Dawg Pack members about to race each other in a 40-yard dash.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
Day made, courtesy of Mason Foster. #UWSpringPreview #ProDawgs pic.twitter.com/LUTYcu6mv1
— UW Football (@UW_Football) April 25, 2015
Defensive tackle Elijah Qualls, Danny Shelton's heir apparent, just annihilated Kaleb McGary in this one-on-one drill.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
K.J. Carta-Samuels hits Brayden Lenius in stride for a 55-yard TD. KJCS showing off his big arm.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Jake Browning 4-of-4 in 7-on-7 drill, including nice throws to David Ajamu and Jaydon Mickens.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
Sidney Jones with a great defensive play knocking a sure TD down for Dante Pettis from Jeff Lindquist. Draws oohs and aaaahs.
— UW Football (@UW_Football) April 25, 2015
Make it 8-for-8 for Browning in the 7-on-7 drill. Carta-Samuels was 3-for-4, and Lindquist was 1-for-4.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
After a nice breakup by Sidney Jones on third down. Browning is picked off by JoJo McIntosh on a deep ball on 4th and 15.
— Erik Erickson (@Erik_Erickson) April 25, 2015
Another interception for the defense, this by LB Sean Constantine off Lindquist, to end this 2-minute drive.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Carta-Samuels has the first-team offense at the defense's 14-yard line after a 23-yard pass to Mickens and a 14-yarder to Dotson
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
Trick play: Carta-Samuels to WR Marvin Hall to TE Darrell Daniels for a 28-yard touchdown.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Jaylen Johnson with a pair of "sacks" on consecutive plays. Sets up 4th-and-17.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
Jake is back on Montlake. #UWSpringPreview pic.twitter.com/KbbQcdNaTO
— Washington Huskies (@UWAthletics) April 25, 2015
Play of the day so far as David Ajamu leaps to make a one-handed snag for a first down.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
First UW fan taking part in a throwing contest says he's from Eugene, Oregon. Gets some hearty boos at Husky Stadium.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Lindquist shows off his cannon with a 60-yard throw. I think he wins.
— Erik Erickson (@Erik_Erickson) April 25, 2015
Second round of scrimmages and Jeff Lindquist hits Dante Pettis for 71 yards and a TD on the first play.
— UW Football (@UW_Football) April 25, 2015
Matt James hobbles off after going down. Kaleb McGary in for him at right tackle.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
That's a linebacker crew! @Mason_Foster @ShaqThompson_7 and Donald Butler. Some of #UW finest. pic.twitter.com/SSlmcffF8K
— Elise Woodward (@EliseMWoodward) April 25, 2015
Jaydon Mickens with a really tough catch for a 37-yard TD on 3rd-and-9. Thought McIntosh batted that one away at first.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
A couple impressive open-field tackles from Budda Baker. Ho-hum.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Browning throws an interception to Sidney Jones on 3rd-and-14. Returns it to the 5.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
Of all the walk-ons, I could see WR Drew Before contributing some for UW this fall. Makes all the tough catches.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Darren Gardenhire with a 100-yard pick six. Crowd loved the effort. He's been my player of the spring. #UWSpringPreview
— Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) April 25, 2015
Do the Huskies have their answer at QB? Jeff Lindquist leads another long TD drive to wrap up spring finale.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
Darrell Daniels limps off the field. Looks like an ankle.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
That's a wrap for the #UWSpringPreview. Thanks for joining us at Husky Stadium today. See you in September. pic.twitter.com/uxX9JODOIp
— UW Football (@UW_Football) April 25, 2015
UW Spring Game stats. Lindquist, 237 yd, 13 of 16, 1 INT, 2 TD. KCS: 123 yd, 11 of 12, 1 INT, 0 TD. Browning: 59 yd, 11 of 18, 2 INT, 0 TD.
— Percy Allen (@percyallen) April 25, 2015
Chris Petersen was very non-committal when asked about John Ross, said he's going to talk after he gets final word from doctors.
— Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) April 25, 2015
Pete Kwiatkowski said Darren Gardenhire had 9 picks this spring including today's pick-six. #UWSpringPreview
— Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) April 25, 2015
You can never have enough photos with the Dawgs. #UWSpringPreview pic.twitter.com/REEZrkz9ur
— Washington Huskies (@UWAthletics) April 25, 2015
Chris Petersen singled out backup LB Sean Constantine as one who had an strong spring for UW. Constantine intercepted Lindquist today.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
A few images from the @UW_Football Spring Preview. #UWSpringPreview pic.twitter.com/8OAwNvjdWI
— Mason Kelley (@masonkelley12) April 25, 2015
Big day for Will Dissly, who was officially credited with four tackles, two sacks, and three total tackles for loss.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) April 25, 2015
Smith on Browning: "His approach, if it sustains like he’s been doing, he’s going to be a really good player here."
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) April 25, 2015
And here are your scrimmage related links:
- Christian Caple has the full transcript from Coach Petersen's post-game presser, some post-game interview videos with Budda Baker and Jeff Lindquist as well as coach interview videos with DC Pete Kwiatkowski and OC Jonathan Smith, the final game stats from the scrimmage and
- Adam Jude has some selected quotes as well from Coach Petersen
- The Dawgman.com crew has their wrap-up of the Spring Preview with a lot of good notes and observations