Mike Vorel
The Seattle Times
South Bend, IN, United States
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Report: Former UW Huskies coach Jimmy Lake hired by Los Angeles Rams
Former UW coach and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake has been hired by the Los Angeles Rams, according to a report by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Lake's role is yet to be determined. → Read More
UW Huskies face another daunting November as 2023 football schedule announced
The 2023 Pac-12 football schedule, which was announced Wednesday, includes another daunting November slate for Washington — featuring dates with conference contenders USC, Utah and Oregon State. → Read More
Huskies star WR Rome Odunze follows recent wave in announcing return to UW in 2023
UW standout wide receiver Rome Odunze will return for a fourth season in 2023, he announced Thursday. → Read More
FCS Freshman All-American tight end Josh Cuevas announces UW commitment
Cal Poly tight end and FCS Freshman All-American Josh Cuevas announced a commitment to Washington on Monday. → Read More
Standout QB Michael Penix Jr. announces he’ll return to Washington for 2023 season
Standout quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced Sunday night that he'll return to Washington for the 2023 season. → Read More
After Kalen DeBoer delivered a program-defining win at Oregon, what will Washington do next?
Kalen DeBoer delivered a program-defining win at Oregon on Saturday night. Now, where does Washington go from here? → Read More
Michael Penix Jr. and resilient Huskies outlast No. 6 Oregon in stunning rivalry upset
Michael Penix Jr. and the resilient Huskies put together the win of the year taking down the No. 6 Ducks 37-34 in Eugene. → Read More
Inside UW’s 18-play, 92-yard drive that extinguished Oregon State
UW buried the Beavers, brick by brick. Here's how. Let's dive into Washington's 18-play, 92-yard drive that sealed a 24-21 win over No. 23 Oregon State. → Read More
How UW won perhaps the loudest college football game ever played
At the 1992 UW-Nebraska game, an ESPN sound-level meter recorded the Husky Stadium crowd noise at 133.6 decibels, the highest number ever for college football. → Read More
Venus Williams makes surprise cameo at UW tennis courts
Venus Williams was seen practicing at UW’s outdoor tennis courts on Tuesday afternoon. We were there to watch her play. → Read More
Analysis: Five key factors for a UW turnaround in 2022
A football season is defined by a thousand different factors, some more impactful than others. For the Huskies to win big in Kalen DeBoer’s debut campaign, these five factors must swing their way. → Read More
Analysis: Where will Washington land? Here are all of the Huskies’ conference realignment options.
Will Washington follow UCLA and USC to the Big Ten? What about the Big 12 or Pac-12? As UW’s athletic future stalls at a conference crossroads, let’s examine each conceivable landing spot. → Read More
UW receives dual commitments from highly coveted 2023 DL Anthony James and OT Zachary Henning
UW received a pair of verbal commitments Friday, as highly coveted defensive lineman Anthony James and offensive tackle Zachary Henning both pledged to be Huskies. → Read More
How NIL deals have ‘completely changed the college experience’ for women’s athletics
Kelley Lynch’s freshman year feels like a lifetime ago. → Read More
As the ‘Spring Preview’ looms, let’s reassess UW’s defensive depth chart
Before the "Spring Preview" kicks off inside Husky Stadium on Saturday, let's reassess UW's defensive depth chart. → Read More
Five-star 2022 OT Josh Conerly Jr. spurns hometown Huskies in favor of Oregon
After extending his recruitment more than two months past national signing day, Josh Conerly Jr. — a five-star offensive tackle from Rainier Beach High School — announced he’ll play his college football at Oregon. → Read More
How UW coach Kalen DeBoer forged a championship blueprint in Sioux Falls, SD
“You can coach out of fear, but you can coach out of love, too," said Bob Young, new UW coach Kalen DeBoer's mentor. In Sioux Falls, SD, DeBoer built a dynasty by embracing blizzards and coaching out of love. → Read More
UW’s assistant coach salary pool is modestly growing. Have the Huskies put themselves in a position to succeed?
UW's 2022 assistant coach salary information was made available to The Times on Thursday. Though the search for a wide receivers coach continues, have the Huskies put themselves in a position to succeed? → Read More
Five 2022 recruits sign with UW Huskies on early signing day
UW expects five prospects in the 2022 class to sign national letters of intent on Wednesday's early national signing day. → Read More
Here’s what you need to know about UW’s new head football coach: Kalen DeBoer
Here's what you need to know about Washington's next head football coach, Kalen DeBoer. → Read More