It's Friday, Husky fans, and we've got a jam-packed edition of Friday Dots to kick off your weekend! The biggest news? It's finally here: Dawgs After Dark, the spring game, kicks off tonight at 6:30 PM on the Big Ten Network. Get ready to see your future stars under the lights!
As the excitement builds, the starting lineups for Team Purple and Team Gold are slowly being unveiled. First up, the quarterbacks and running backs have been revealed, setting the stage for some explosive plays. Keep an eye on the offensive and defensive line matchups too—those battles in the trenches will be key.
Our own Andrew Berg has a deep dive on the special teams unit, so you won't miss a beat on the kicking game. And if you're thinking ahead to the NFL, Gennaro Fillice at NFL.com has released his draft grades and sleeper picks. For the Denver Broncos, he's tabbed Jonah Coleman as a name to watch—a testament to the talent coming out of Montlake.
Head coach Jedd Fisch had high praise for quarterback Demond Williams Jr., saying, "I think he has a chance to do everything and anything you could ever possibly want." That's the kind of confidence that has Husky fans buzzing about the future under center.
In other Washington athletics news, the staff is involved with Urban Kroflic, a 6'7" guard from Slovenia who is exploring a transition to NCAA basketball. Kroflic brings pro experience from Mega Superbet and the Slovenia National Team, so he could be a major addition to the hardwood.
Meanwhile, the Dawgs are jetting to Columbus for their final regular-season road trip—a big test on the diamond. And don't miss the "Greatest Row on Earth" this Saturday, May 2, at 10 AM, as Washington Rowing takes to the water. Go Huskies!
Finally, for this week's throwback game, we're looking back at 2022. For years, Stanford was the Huskies' kryptonite—remember that tough loss in Coach Pete's final season? But by 2022, the tide had turned. Stanford was on a downswing, and the Huskies, led by Kalen Deboer and Michael Penix Jr., were rising fast. This game felt like a barometer for how good they could be. The answer? Pretty darn good. It was a statement win that showed the program was back on track.