Dots: Keishawn Bierria Has Been Waiting

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Football Dots

• Keishawn Bierria won the team’s award for most inspirational player, and has been praying to get the chance the Huskies have in the playoff.

• ESPN says that Washington’s air attack will Alabama’s toughest challenge yet.

• Postseason ranking of Pac-12 defensive lines. Who comes out on top?

• What does the only coach to have played both Alabama and UW think about the Dawgs’ chances against the Tide?

• Football has been a part of Chico McClatcher’s life ever since he could walk. Even his mom played on a women’s team!

• With Alabama looming, Chris Petersen is comfortable playing the role of underdog.

• Here’s the Peach Bowl press conference with Jen Cohen, Chris Petersen, and CEO Gary Stokan. You may also read the transcript here.

• Jake Browning’s 8-touchdown performance against Oregon somehow did not make this top-10 list.

• Another first-round projection for CB Sidney Jones.

Non-Football Dots

• Husky women’s basketball players Kelsey Plum (no surprise) and Aarion McDonald win Pac-12 Player of the Week honors.

• Markelle Fultz can’t solve all of Washington’s problems.