Washington’s 13th practice of camp looked a lot like a day built for maintenance, not fireworks.
That was the expectation going in, and Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters of Dawgman.com found exactly that during Friday’s shortened workout: plenty of cleanup work, long stretches devoted strictly to special teams, and a practice that felt tailored for what comes next.
That next step is the Mock Game, set for 6:30 pm inside Husky Stadium. It will be the final chance for fans to watch Washington in person before the season opener against Washington State on Sunday, Sept.
- Fan Fest begins at 4:30, and the recommendation is simple: get there early and bring the family.
The schedule around the event is a little uncertain, too, since there have been mixed messages about whether players and coaches will be available for autographs and photos before the game or after it.
Getting there may take some patience as well, with 405 closures and a Mariners game adding to the traffic headache.
On the field, the biggest talking point from practice centered on the NCAA’s successful appeal and what it means for Grady Gross and Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei. Their situation is still very much unresolved, and the story is not finished yet.
There was also a late-practice sequence involving Defensive Line Quality Control Coach Korey Rush, Darin Conley, and a reward from Jedd Fisch that stood out enough to deserve its own retelling. The full details are better heard than summarized, but it was one of the more memorable moments of the day.
For the full Day 13 recap, the audio link has the rest.
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