Dan Raley

Dan Raley

Dan Raley has worked for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, as well as for MSN.com and Boeing, the latter as a global aerospace writer. His sportswriting career spans four decades and he's covered University of Washington football and basketball during much of that time. In a working capacity, he's been to the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the MLB playoffs, the Masters, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and countless Final Fours and bowl games.

Jonah Coleman runs for a touchdown against USC after escaping the tackle of USC's Braylan Shelby.
Football

Jonah Coleman's Place in UW's 1,000-Yard Rushing Club

With two games left, the Husky running back could move halfway up the chart.

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Huskies edge rusher Russell Davis II (99) celebrates after sacking UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers a third time.
Football

What a Future Husky Defense Might Look Like, Injured Playmakers and All

The UW has had to go without three difference-makers for much of the season.

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Danny Sprinkle might make some UW lineup changes after 4 games.
Basketball

Sprinkle Ready to Change Things Up for More Husky Basketball Production

Two of his veteran transfer guards have really struggled so far in Montlake.

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Redshirt freshman tackle Elishah Jackett (76) still needs to put significant weight on his 6-foot-7 frame.
Football

Here's the UW Offensive Line That Stayed Put and How It's Doing

Four of the five have made good progress this season, with each of them drawing at least one starting assignment.

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UW coach Jedd Fisch does an NBC TV interview after beating Michigan.
Football

6 Postseason Possibilities for Bowl-Eligible Huskies

The Huskies could use a California game after going without one during the regular season.

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Quaid Carr. UW commit, breaks into the open for Servite High in the Los Angeles area.
Recruiting

Huskies Flip San Diego State Running-Back Commit Late in the Process

Quaid Carr changes direction on college choice after attending UW-UCLA football game.

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Russell Davis II picks one of his three sacks of UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers, a performance that earned him Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
Football

Russell Davis Rewarded by Big Ten for Big Night Against UCLA

Playing in his third Husky game, he collected 3 sacks in the 31-19 victory over the Bruins.

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Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. takes off against UCLA and has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Football

Fisch Won't Reveal His Starting QB Before UW-Oregon Game

Demond Williams Jr. is a strong candidate after being named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

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The Huskies and Ducks mascot interact during the 2022 game in Eugene, won by the UW 37-34.
Football

UW-Oregon Football Game Kickoff, TV Network on Hold for a Week

Three options have been offered for the start time for the Nov. 30 game.

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Hayden Moore heads for the field with his then Michigan teammates for the CFP title game against Washington.
Football

Search for Khmori House's 2025 Husky LB Running Mate Steps Up

The UW has used redshirt freshmen Deven Bryant and Hayden Moore in recent games.

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Great Osobor slips inside UMass Lowell defenders for two of his 8 first-half points for the UW on Sunday.
Basketball

Huskies Overcome Another Slow Start, Do Just Enough to Win

The UW tops UMass Lowell by 5, a team Gonzaga dismantled by 59

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Former Husky quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is shown in his NFL debut against the Seahawks and he played again against Denver.
Husky Legends

Penix Makes Second NFL Appearance, Facing Nix in Mop-up Role

The former UW quarterback completed 2 of 4 passes in brief outing.

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