Dots: The redshirt

The changing nature of the redshirt rule and checking in with a top UW prospect.

By Jeff Gorman Jun 14, 2018, 8:24am PDT

NCAA Football: Utah at Washington

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What’s that? The NCAA made a decision that actually benefits both players and coaches, while also being universally lauded by fans? The rumors are indeed true. Football players can play in up to 4 games in a season without burning a redshirt. Rejoice!

Ten wins seems right for the over/under for Washington this year. Otis Kirk at 247 makes the case for both scenarios.

Pac-12 stock report from Jon Wilner. He also ranks the South division lines of scrimmage.

More good stuff from Wilner on the Pac-12 network, Heisman race, and more.

Do you like pain? 247 ranked the toughest losses in Washington football history.

Joseph Ngata, one of the top receivers in the country and younger brother to current Husky Ariel Ngata, spoke to 247 about where his recruitment stands.

Gaskin ready for a huge senior year:

College Football's Top Running Backs per @SportsChatPlace

1. Bryce Love, Stanford
2. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
3. Myles Gaskin, Washington
4. Devin Singletary, FAU
5. J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State
15. Zack Moss, Utah
23. Patrick Laird, California pic.twitter.com/O4avqjCMpb
— SportsPac12 (@SportsPac12) June 13, 2018

The Huskies don’t appear elite at every position, however:

Pac-12 in Phil Steele’s Special Teams Rankings

1. Utah
2. Stanford
12. USC
13. Colorado
20. ASU pic.twitter.com/rIWV9k94Ap
— SportsPac12 (@SportsPac12) June 13, 2018

Pac-12 Phil Steele’s Receivers Rankings

6. USC
13. Stanford
14. ASU
15. Cal
40. WSU
45. Washington
47. Oregon
49. Colorado
— SportsPac12 (@SportsPac12) June 13, 2018

The real reason Petersen does it:

More than football.#PurpleReign // #BuiltForLife pic.twitter.com/48UtAaDtGf
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) June 13, 2018

Inching closer...

The @UW_Football Huskies have finished their regular season schedule by playing Apple Cup rival WSU 7️⃣9️⃣ times.

Any guess who the next most frequent season-ender is?

I'll answer later today. 7️⃣9️⃣ days til kickoff against Auburn on the Washington IMG Sports Network!
— Tony Castricone (@Castricone) June 14, 2018

Not football related, but the Huskies begin their College World Series quest this weekend:

Omaha, here we come.#DaWgStrong // #CWS pic.twitter.com/JGRU9azhz9
— Washington Baseball (@UW_Baseball) June 13, 2018