husky football
March 1, 2012
Win-win proposition
The renovation of Husky Stadium will attract better players, improve the fan experience and not cost the state a cent.
December 1, 2011
Tradition timeout
The Nov. 5 Washington-Oregon football game was the final game in Husky Stadium before it closed its doors for more than a year.
September 1, 2009
Jim Owens, 1927-2009
One of the most iconic figures in Husky football history, Jim Owens, died June 6 at his home in Bigfork, Mont. He was 82.
June 1, 2009
Marquis Cooper, 1982-2009
Former Husky football standout Marquis Cooper and two other passengers aboard his 21-foot fishing boat were presumed dead March 6 after the vessel capsized in rough seas near Clearwater, Fla., five days earlier. He was 26.
December 1, 2008
David Kopay's homecoming
David Kopay, '64, became the first professional athlete from a major team sport (he retired from the NFL in 1972) to announce publicly that he was gay.
A new era
New Athletic Director Scott Woodward wasted little time in shaking things up. He fired Husky football coach Tyrone Willingham seven games into the season.
March 1, 2005
Playmaker
Reviving the UW football program Is going to be a challenge for new Husky coach Tyrone Willingham, but his life story proves he is ready for the job.
June 1, 2002
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
June 1, 1999
Coaches penalized
The UW penalized Football Coach Rick Neuheisel and five assistant coaches March 4 following an investigation of recruiting violations that occurred in January.
March 1, 1999
Sudden change
Husky football sees surprise coaching turnover as Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel replaces Jim Lambright.
June 1, 1994
UW fights ban
UW officials announced they would challenge an NCAA proposal to impose extra penalties on the Husky football program, including banning a season of TV broadcasts.
June 1, 1993
Football alumni give back
Ten former UW football players, including five from the 1991 national championship team, announced the UW Professional Athlete Academic Scholarship Team.
March 1, 1993
Football probe
Provost Laurel Wilkening appointed Attorney Michael Glazier to investigate allegations of rules infractions in the University of Washington football program and the athletics department.
Dawgs fall in Rose Bowl
The success of pre-game events couldn't overcome the taste of defeat as the Huskies lost to the Wolverines 38-31.
March 1, 1992
Top Dawg speaks
Excerpts from "James," the new autobiography of UW football coach Don James.