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Football
- Christian Caple from The Althletic talks recruiting and more in his latest mailbag.
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Kalen Deboer’s Huskies listed as a “Definitely Maybe” to make a bowl game in 2022:
College football: 10 teams most likely to bounce back and make a bowl game in 2022 https://t.co/raTGNQSK6y via @247sports @UW_Football
— Kim Grinolds (@KimGrinolds) June 24, 2022
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“Hurryin’ Hugh” would eventually be known in the NFL as simply “The King”
“The King.” UW mourns the loss of Hugh McElhenny.
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) June 23, 2022
“We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Husky legend Hugh McElhenny. He was one of the all-time great Huskies and our thoughts are with Hugh’s family, friends and former teammates.” - Jen Cohenhttps://t.co/s0xceNCDEl pic.twitter.com/sfncTQUwmy
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He left UW as a first-team, Associated Press All-American. McElhenny finished as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 2,499 yards. He still holds the single-game rushing record of 296 yards against WSU.
Hugh McElhenny, possibly the greatest UW football player ever, has died. He was the best compensated, too.https://t.co/FjdidlHrBb
— Washington Huskies on SI (@HuskyMaven) June 23, 2022
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The San Francisco 49ers offered McElhenny a contract to bypass college football. Instead, he spent a year at Compton Junior College, then transferred to the University of Washington:
Hugh McElhenny — who died June 17 at 93 — amassed 296 rushing yards (still a program record), 14.8 YPC & 5 TD in a 52-21 win over WSU in 1950. He totaled 578 rushing yards, 10.1 YPC & 7 TD in 3 career games against the Cougs.
— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) June 24, 2022
Long live the Apple Cup King: https://t.co/uEq25qWVGv
McElhenny was a 6-1, 200-pound running back who ran the 100-yard dash in 9.7 seconds as a high-schooler — in 1947. Could have starred in any era.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) June 23, 2022
It is with deep sadness the Pro Football Hall of Fame shares the passing of Hugh McElhenny. He died at the age of 93.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 23, 2022
We pass along our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and to the many whose lives he touched.
More Info: https://t.co/ur3OgXx2eC pic.twitter.com/5vWHZn4y4s
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Basketball
Kelsey Plum averaging 20.3 PPG and 6.0 assists during her 5th season in the WNBA, and everyone is noticing:
Fascinated by WNBA All-Star vote disparity b/w fans, players and media. Players don't love Skylar Diggins-Smith, Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker nearly much as fans. Arike Ogunbowale and Kelsey Mitchell aren't connecting with fans. The media is sleeping on Jewell Loyd. pic.twitter.com/dgKQnqWmkH
— Percy Allen (@PercyAllen206) June 23, 2022
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Can you name all ten?
There are 10 programs who have 10 or more active NBA players. We are one of them.#ProDawgs x #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/l1jdjxohbJ
— Washington Men's Basketball (@UW_MBB) June 23, 2022
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