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Andy Yamashita

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University of Washington Football Reporter at Seattle Times

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  • 1 week ago | seattletimes.com | Andy Yamashita

    Derek Colman-Brusa has seen the inner workings of some of the country’s top college football programs. The consensus No. 1 prospect in Washington during the 2026 recruiting cycle, Colman-Brusa was offered his first scholarship by former UW coach Kalen DeBoer before he’d even stepped foot on a high-school football field. He held offers from schools in each of the country’s Power Four conferences. He saw world-class facilities. Historic stadiums.

  • 1 week ago | seattletimes.com | Andy Yamashita

    Jedd Fisch had simple goals for this spring. The University of Washington coach wanted the Huskies to stay healthy. He wanted to see some of his younger players take advantage of their opportunities. He wanted to see improvement. “We’re going to try to be fast, physical, smart, explosive, tough,” Fisch said. The Huskies concluded spring practices Friday with their spring game.

  • 1 week ago | tdn.com | Andy Yamashita

    Back in February, Brandon Huffman, the 247Sports national recruiting editor, was asked which five high-school football prospects Washington had to land in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Huffman immediately named one local recruit without hesitation. “Easily Derek Colman-Brusa,” Huffman told The Seattle Times Feb. 24. “They absolutely have to get him.”Less than two months later, the Huskies have their man.

  • 1 week ago | seattletimes.com | Andy Yamashita

    Derek Colman-Brusa, a 6-foot-5, 267-pound edge rusher from Kennedy Catholic High in the 2026 recruiting cycle, committed to Washington Sunday evening. A four-star prospect according to the 247Sports composite ratings, Colman-Brusa is considered the No. 18 edge rusher in the country and the No. 161 player nationally. The Burien native is also the top player in the state.

  • 1 week ago | tdn.com | Andy Yamashita

    A new trend has swept through college football during the past several months. Football programs across the country are declining to host a spring football game. Texas and Ohio State cited their increased playing schedules during recent seasons. Missouri and Florida State announced construction at their home stadiums will prevent them from welcoming fans for a spring game in 2025.

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Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸 @ANYamashita
13 May 25

RT @SeaTimesSports: Dion Brown, one of the most electrifying players in Washington men’s basketball history, died at 57. Via @PercyAllen20…

Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸
Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸 @ANYamashita
10 May 25

RT @DrePollard1: After a great conversation with @CoachJRich & @Coach_Walters, I am blessed to receive an offer from @UW_Football ☔️!!! htt…

Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸
Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸 @ANYamashita
10 May 25

RT @gavinday26: ALL GLORY TO THE MAN ABOVE !! After a great workout & conversation W/ @Coach_Walters & @CoachJRich I am beyond BLESSED & HO…