Sports
December 1, 2002
Life in the fast lane
As a UW freshman back in 1970, Jan Harville, ’74, saw a notice for women’s rowing that said, “No experience necessary.” With no experience as a rower, she decided to go for it. Little did she know her decision would lead her to a 25-year career.
Neuheisel punished
UW Football Coach Rick Neuheisel has been prohibited from off-campus recruiting activities until May 31, 2003, and his former employer, the University of Colorado, was placed on two years probation.
September 1, 2002
Football outlook
Armed with an experienced offense, the Washington Huskies figure to fight it out with Oregon and Washington State in the 2002 Pac-10 football race for the prized berth in the Rose Bowl.
On the ball
They called him a classic underdog, but Lorenzo Romar's career as a basketball player—and coach—proves that nice guys finish first.
June 1, 2002
Coach comes home
Former Husky basketball star Lorenzo Romar was hired April 4 as the new men’s basketball coach at the University of Washington.
Curtis Williams, 1978-2002
Former Husky football player Curtis Williams, who was paralyzed below the neck after an injury in the 2000 UW-Stanford game, died of natural causes May 6 at the home of his brother in Fresno, Calif.
March 1, 2002
Rolling forward
He was a top defender on the field, but now Curtis Williams is tackling his greatest challenge: life after a devastating football injury.
Athlete and actor
Herman Brix’s storybook account of growing up in the lumber camps of Washington to become an Olympic athlete and major movie star is the subject of Mike Chapman’s 2001 book "Please Don’t Call Me Tarzan."
Dream season
Of the myriad highlights in the long history of the storied University of Washington football program, one of the sweetest just turned 10 years old.
December 1, 2001
Bowl bound
After a 26-14 victory over Washington State in the Apple Cup, the Huskies are headed for the Holiday Bowl.
September 1, 2001
Dick Erickson, 1935-2001
Dick Erickson, ’58, was a Husky Hall of Fame rower who coached the Husky varsity crew for 20 years and spent nearly four decades serving the UW athletic department.
Aid for Williams
Former Husky safety Curtis Williams is being weaned from a ventilator, which has assisted his breathing since his spinal injury during a football game last October.
Young Dawgs
Fresh off an impressive 11-1 season capped by their 2001 Rose Bowl victory over Purdue, a young group of Dawgs will strive to stay on top.
March 1, 2001
Howie Odell, 1910-2000
Howie Odell who coached the Husky football program from 1948-1952.
30 years in athletics
After joining the UW athletic department in the early 1970s, Tony Softli became a trusted adviser to many of the University’s African-American athletes.
Heartfelt victory
The Year 2000 Husky football team had the most memorable season in the last quarter century—or perhaps over the team’s entire 111-year history.
December 1, 2000
Swimming is back
One month after announcing she would drop the UW men's and women's varsity swimming program, UW Athletics Director Barbara Hedges declared the program would continue after all.
September 1, 2000
High hopes for Dawgs
Tabbed the early favorites to capture the Y2K Pac-10 crown, football coach Rick Neuheisel warns Husky players and fans not to get caught up in the preseason hype.
December 1, 1999
A season at the Key
Both the UW men's and women's basketball teams will play at the Seattle Center this season as Hec Edmundson Pavilion undergoes a $38 million renovation.
September 1, 1999
Chandler doing super
Last season, the former UW quarterback led the Atlanta Falcons to their dream season, a 14-2 record and berth in the Super Bowl.