Dots: The Playoff Madness Begins (But Focus on Oregon)

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Football Dots

• Jon Wilner examines what needs to happen for the Huskies to make the Playoff now that we know they’re starting out 12th as well as has his Pac-12 Power Ratings.
• Adam Jude of the Seattle Times lays out the case that UW has the best defense in college football.
• Ryan Clark at the Tacoma News Tribune profiles Ben Burr-Kirven who has gone from backup to a potential All-American to passing him on the depth chart.
• The Dawgman guys were on KJR last night and the podcast is available discussing the upcoming Oregon game and the start of the Husky hoops season.
• For those who missed seeing this on the big board at the game on Saturday, enjoy:

Basketball Dots

• Mike Hopkins spoke with the local media to discuss the upcoming season. The season opening exhibition against St. Martin’s is already this Thursday!!! Here’s a transcript of the interview.
• PF Noah Dickerson also spoke to the media and talks about his relationship with new coach Cameron Dollar.

Misc Dots