Nick Lemkau

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Nick Lemkau

The Spring practice season marches along as Washington nears the end of its second week on the field. Jedd Fisch commented on the progress his team has made thus far, discussing a couple of players who’ve stood out. He also broke down some of the challenges that his offense has dealt with in regard to calling plays against Ryan Walters’ defense. Spring Stand Outs at WashingtonAt nickelback, Rahshawn Clark is starting to emerge as a serious contender to earn a starting role.

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nick Lemkau

Washington suited up in full pads for the first time this Spring during Saturday’s practice inside Husky Stadium. The defense continued to showcase well, recording a few takeaways and tackles for loss on the day. “We’re on pace for where we need to be right now,” Washington defensive coordinator Ryan Walters said after practice. After one week, the defense is not fully installed, but Walters is optimistic that his side of the ball is progressing well.

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nick Lemkau

Kai Horton wanted an opportunity to compete at the highest level, and he found it at Washington. After evaluating his options in the transfer portal, the former Tulane quarterback committed to play for Jedd Fisch. Through two practices in purple and gold, Horton has already begun using his four years of college football experience to benefit the quarterback room. He’s assisting the younger players and playing the role of a veteran, all while delivering some quality throws.

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nick Lemkau

“Spring ball is about technique,” Washington offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty said after Thursday’s practice. “It’s about stripping down things to the most basic things.” The Huskies’ second practice of the Spring took place on the East practice field. But after it ended, Dougherty led his quarterbacks, receivers, and running backs through some additional fundamental drills on the turf inside Husky Stadium.

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Nick Lemkau

The Husky defense played with energy on its first day of Spring. New defensive coordinator Ryan Walters was vocal in his coaching, commanded the defense from behind the formation during scrimmage sessions, and actively bounced between defensive drills all evening. Washington also debuted several new faces on defense and we began to see glimpses of Walters’ defensive installation. “Obviously, they give you some problems schematically,” Jedd Fisch said of Walters’ defense after practice.