Friday Dots: Is Chico McClatcher’s return the biggest boost to the Husky offense?

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Football Dots

• Lauren Smith from The News Tribune talked to Chico McClatcher, who says he is nearing 100% health.

• Deadspin previews the Huskies, and warns that if you don’t like hearing about the purple and gold, too bad. They think McClatcher is a difference maker, though I’m not sure they know how he gets his 18.5 yards per catch.

• Anonymous coaches give their take on each of the Top 25 teams. UW’s rival coach loves Jake Browning, Myles Gaskin, and a defense that makes things difficult without really disguising anything. Auburn’s got a fantastic defense and a QB with some issues.

• 247 Sports ranks the top positional groups in the country. More love for Jimmy Lake’s crew.

Adam Jude —with a voice beautifully suited to newspaper writing—has his latest Husky Headlines podcast up. As always, great content from Adam. If you’ve had enough Ale Kaho, skip to 16:30:

Sweet pick, not sure about the punt:

Picture day tomorrow. Forget Browning and Rapp, the line is short for Sean Vergara & Max Richmond:

• Sidney Jones gave fans a scare last night when he limped off the field, but it looks to just be a minor ankle sprain.

More Pro Dawgs:

Dante Pettis gets behind everyone:

Darrell Daniels dives into the endzone, is and is congratulated by Kasen Williams:

Joe Staley is “mik’d up” and giving it to Coleman Shelton:

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Misc Dots

• The UW track team is reportedly getting an infusion of four All-American distance runners who are following their old coaches to Montlake. Oh, side note: They are leaving the University of Oregon.

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Volleyball and Men’s soccer gearing up for the season:

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Retro Dot

Joel McHale admits that Ernie Conwell is stronger than him: