2026 Mid Summer

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Mountvol said:
If my memory is correct Penix might have been the leading rusher on those Washington teams which has been a pattern in his offense is it really needs a qb who can run. OL has not been nasty since he’s been at bama and the scuttle this spring was they still have OL issues. If Russell wins the qb job they can probably hide some of the problems but it didn’t seem like they are just going to start having a traditional running game all the sudden this year.
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Asked Grok to share:

Penix Rushing Context​

Washington relied on dedicated running backs as their primary rushers:
  • 2022: Wayne Taulapapa led the team with 887 rushing yards (140 carries, 11 TDs). Penix had 35 carries for 92 yards (2.6 yards per carry) and 4 rushing touchdowns.
  • 2023: Dillon Johnson led the team with 1,195 rushing yards (233 carries, 16 TDs). Penix had 35 carries for just 8 net yards (0.2 yards per carry) and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Penix’s low or negative net yardage in 2023 likely reflects designed runs mixed with some sack yardage or negative plays (common for QBs in stats). He still contributed occasional big plays and short-yardage/goal-line TDs, but he was never close to leading the team in rushing volume or production.

Penix’s Real Impact​

Penix’s value was in passing and total offense:
  • He threw for 4,641 yards in 2022 and a school-record 4,903 in 2023.
  • He led the Huskies to an 11-2 record in 2022 and a 14-1 record (Pac-12 champs + College Football Playoff appearance) in 2023.
  • He finished as the Heisman runner-up in 2023.
In short: Penix was an elite passer and game-changer through the air with occasional designed runs or scrambles, but the Huskies’ leading rushers were always their running backs (Taulapapa in 2022, Johnson in 2023). He was never the team’s top rusher in either season.
 
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* I think Theodore surprises at CB.
* The Tulane transfers will be huge for this team. Jordan Norman at edge and the back RB has a nice blend of power and quickness.

DeJaun Lane stepping up as a starting safety is key. His range and skill are something we haven't had in a while. Farooq is a dog.

Robinson, Gilliam, Campbell, Carter and Farooq are the heart of that defense.

The running of Brandon is a natural fit for what the offense needs. We have two good WRs and a bunch of talent behind them but we need to keep it on the ground this year.
 
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Farmdogvol:
A lot of misses on your take.
Sanders LT
Moe LG
Perry RG
Williams RT
Gilliam DT
Norman Edge
Weathersbee DL
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That is awesome, thank-you. I am going to keep it like this and compare with the fall practice news slash finger reports to see where it all lands. And then one more Furman game day of. Maybe learn something for next year. :)
 
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