If he doesn’t start in the fall, Kevin Smith will be toward the top of Washington’s wide receiver rotation. To get there, he’s spending this spring cleaning up small mistakes.
Author: Todd Dybas
Todd Dybas
Todd Dybas has been in sports journalism for more than a decade, working as a writer, designer and editor. He has covered a wide range of beats, from high school field hockey, to horse racing, to the NBA. During his time at newspapers on the east and west coasts, Dybas worked in four sports departments that won Associated Press Sports Editors national awards. He is a four-time winner of Awards of Excellence from the Society for News Design in addition to working at newspapers that received 15 APSE awards during his time with them. He has managed a Seattle-based sports magazine and developed and launched his own Web site. His freelance work has appeared in a number of newspapers, websites and magazines. After more than three years at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Dybas moved into freelance writing full-time covering myriad Seattle sports including the Sounders FC, Washington Huskies mens basketball and football and the Mariners. Dybas graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in journalism and mass communication.
Thomas’ departure leaves a massive leadership void.
UW nose tackle Alameda Ta’amu began filling well the middle of the defensive line at the end of last season; no coincidence that opponent rush yardage dwindled. Now, expectations have gone up.
Isaiah Thomas’ college coach knows what he received from Thomas in three years, plus what is important for the guard to do next.
After a ferocious introduction to the game last season when inserted as an emergency starter against Nebraska, Garret Gilliland has a shot at being one of the full-time linebackers this year.
Junior’s declaration for draft influenced by rules, timing and resolution.
UPDATE: Thomas says he is not coming back to Washington no matter what happens.
SPNW’s Todd Dybas and Doug Farrar discuss UW pro day and beyond
Former Washington quarterback and linebacker perform well in the next step during the long journey to the NFL Draft.
Washington running back Johri Fogerson was thought to be on a suspension that kept him away from the team. That’s not the case.