Christian Caple

Tacoma

Reporter and Writer at On Montlake

Writing about University of Washington football at On Montlake, a Substack subscription site and newsletter. Co-host of Say Who, Say Pod.

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Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 148

2 days ago | bvmsports.com | Christian Caple

By Christian Caple via www.onmontlake.com, Christian and Danny talk recruiting, Chris Petersen and the Hall of Fame and best UW players since 2000. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and ensure access to what I write, consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribeRead more at www.onmontlake.com
Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 148

2 days ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -1:10:03Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Christian and Danny talk recruiting, Chris Petersen and the Hall of Fame and best UW players since 2000. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and ensure access to what I write, consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. Discussion about this episodeA podcast about all things University of Washington football.
Taking a closer look at Washington's 2025 roster

3 days ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

This has become one of my favorite exercises each year: turning Washington’s scholarship roster inside and out and over, analyzing it from various angles to better understand how it all came together. Typically, I wait until July, if only because roster construction in college football is such a day-to-day proposition.
Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 147

1 week ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -57:13Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Christian and Danny return after a brief hiatus to talk kickoff times and debate claimed national championships. Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To support the show and ensure access to what I write, consider a paid subscription to On Montlake. Discussion about this episodeA podcast about all things University of Washington football.
5 recruits visiting this week who could elevate Washington's 2026 class

1 week ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

Washington signed a 27-player recruiting class in 2025, coach Jedd Fisch’s first cycle at the school. That group ranked No. 23 nationally, per the 247Sports Composite — a good start, all things considered, following the tumult of the 12 months that preceded December’s signing day. The Huskies addressed major needs on the offensive line, in particular, while bolstering talent and depth across the board.
My thoughts on Washington's early-season kickoff times

1 week ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

We now know kickoff times for four of Washington’s football games in 2025.
Is there a historical UW comparison for Demond Williams Jr.'s skill set?

1 week ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

My favorite thing about Say Who, Say Pod inquirer Ian McFarland — besides our shared devotion to the Marriott brand — is that every now and then, he asks a question on the podcast worthy of further exploration.
Inside Washington's nutrition overhaul

2 weeks ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

SEATTLE — I prepared for Washington’s first spring football practice last month by eating like a football player. Or, rather, I sampled a variety of foods made available to football players — and the rest of Washington’s athletes — even if my own nutritional choices were not guided by professional counsel. Sirloin steak? Sure. Chicken tenders? Of course. Mashed potatoes were a no-brainer, and I had to try the char-broiled “smokin’” tempah.
Revisiting Washington's 2021 recruiting class

2 weeks ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

Dyson McCutcheon is unique among his 2021 classmates. (Photo courtesy of UW Football)It occurred to me two years ago, after Washington already had lost more than half of its 2021 recruiting class, to study that same trend across the Pac-12. I wasn’t surprised by what I found: after only two seasons, more than half of the league’s 2021 signees had left the programs they signed with.
Montlake Mailbag: Recruiting, NIL, collective bargaining and more

4 weeks ago | onmontlake.com | Christian Caple

On Monday morning, I’ll drive to the oral surgeon’s office, sit in a chair, have a needle stuck in my arm and fall asleep. When I wake up, I’ll have four fewer teeth. I don’t need them, of course. And if you think it’s a little weird that I’m having my wisdom teeth removed at the advanced age of 37, I won’t argue. The teeth aren’t bothering me, so it became easy to keep putting it off. My dentist has long recommended I get it done, though, mostly to avoid problems in the future.