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Football Dots

• The Alabama defeat was humbling, for sure. But what matters most is what you do after the loss.

• Chantel Jennings similarly notes that Washington’s takeaway from the Peach Bowl is that it has work to do.

• Not breaking news anymore, but Budda Baker, Sidney Jones, John Ross, and Elijah Qualls have decided to turn pro and forego their senior years.

• This was written before the Peach Bowl, but a nice article about Taylor Rapp and how he is key to the Husky D.

• Pro Football Focus grades the Peach Bowl. As you would expect, the defense grades out pretty well. The offense...

• Here are your final Pac-12 standings, with Washington on top and Oregon at the bottom.

• Despite the season ending with a loss, Washington should contend again in 2017.

• Army All American Bowl practices are underway, and Husky commit Salvon Ahmed is recruiting hard for UW.

• Here are the top 5 best players in the West from day 1 of practice.

• John Ross should receive plenty of pre-draft buzz:

Basketball Dots

• After Washington’s last second loss to Washington State, they must regroup and get ready for a red hot Oregon team.

• Here’s Lorenzo Romar talking about the match up with the Ducks.

• Noah Dickerson knows the Huskies must figure out their defensive issues.

• In case you’d like to relive the nightmare: