Show Washingtoi 10 1:30 0t 0t pn at Saattla Idaho 17 1s05 at logaa fjn By Washington Sports Information By Idaho 8porta Information The term “rebuilding" has not been used around the Husky football program during the ’90s This year it could be an understatement The Huskies lost 11 starters either to the NFL or to graduation from last year’s 4 squad “Not only do we have to replace a lot of experience but we have to have players step into leadership rotes” says sixth year head coach Jim LambrighL Washington will rely on the experience of its offensive line one of the nation's top quarterbacks two veteran inside line- One word more than any other clearly defines the Idaho football team 8-- backers and veterans in the interior defense and defensive backfield to provide the foundation for this year's squad How quickly new players can fill the vacated roles of last year's stellar senior class and avoid the injuries that wreaked havoc on the UW lineup last pear will determine how successful this year’s team can be One given is that Brock Huard will be the quarterback He returns for his senior year alter setting a single season record for touchdowns (23) in '97 and he needs 1875 yards passing this year to surpass brother Damon on the Uw career list “Brock is an exceptional player at quarterback He really takes control of the team” Lambright says of his Heia-ma- n hopeful “As a passer he can put a nice touch on a short route or throw the deep ball accurately" Who Huard will throw to is a big question but Lambright feels confident that some of his younger athletes can make the plays Last year’s receiving duo of Jerome Pathon and Fred Coleman accounted for almost 200 yards and 15 TDs A little swapping of positions among defensive lineman leaves questions there but the linebacker trio is undoubtedly talented Led by Lester Towns' team-hig- h 89 tackles and five sacks Lambright has a secure leader in which to build his young team around fMJa i Conference Btadkan Surfaoa Coiore w stfk ‘i £i!i Seattle ijtftgJtaiy cif WAJMfOflO 4Fao 10 (724001 Artldclnl — J-(M Pan V Hand Coach sTS- Jim L Raoord at UW 'TjftJMM (8 yam) Record va Msadnfl opmnKXBw 1907 Owral Raoord 4 OflbnalmSatp Dafanafre Bet I ettewnan fletiwiilnollriet ijvVj a tariff - VANDALS Youth Chris Tormey will have only eight seniors to work with on a roster dominated by underclassman As voung as his team is Ibrmey likes what he sees “We have some areas where some young players are going to have to come through" lie says “We'll only start three or four seniors” One senior everyone in northern Idaho is glad to see back from last year’s 4--7 crew is running back Joel Thomas whose into the summer The QB fob could M to one of three able signal cailets though Ed Dean was the frontrunner after spring balL Whoever gets the nod win look for the soft hands of Ryan Prestimonico who snared 38 baUs hut year After that there is tilde experience at wideout though Tbrmey EttTi young” Tormey says “We have a lot of bright young prospects but none of diem are players" In the season before that he ran for 1148 yards and 14 TDs He wiU be complimented on defense by seniors Ryan Skinner and Kevin Hill whoae experience not only provides a solid playing tion but an excellent leadership ba Their leadership will be put to the test immediately as they rally the younger players into one or the most difficult whwh'lft In two dreadft “This is the toughest schedule we’ve played since I was a freshman in 1973” Tormey says of a slate that includes Eastern Washington San Jose State Washington State and Louisiana State — all on consecutive weekends The question of who will be handing the ball to Thomas was not settled heading ga qgajg noKi: ' Contsranoa ICoiore' tScrloo Record float s w Jta Waal y&inMm and Cold f fiUSU bade 13-i- U8U (1M7)® MaoNM-mWl- FfKW V IQVIDj iRaooidjAwr fCftoMktfSat Serving CackeValley Since 1905 I Haulmark LeuHstojbState ‘Ban £ TACKLES THE TOUGHEST OF TASKS! We can complete your loan while others are still in the huddle Anytime Access: ed Standard units or custom designs Lewiston UT Phone:258-245- 6 Fax:801-258-534- Steel-structur- Carrying motorcycles and snowmobiles 17 E Center 2190 N Main North Logan Phone: 750700 Toll Free: cargo trailers to meet every need Hauling equipment Custom hitches & wiring 6 See One Today At: (801)258-370- 0 PUT OUR TEAM TO WORE FOR YOUR TEAM icicwU-bankco- m g 2944 N MAIN NORTH LOGAN UT 752-005- 4 |