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UW Defense Needs Perfection
Washington Huskies defense must be near perfect until offense scores.
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Washington Huskies defense must be near perfect until offense scores. Washington Huskies defense must be near perfect until offense scores to avoid losing games. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
UW defense must be near perfect
Until Washington’s offense finds its footing, the Huskies’ defense must be close to perfect.
Defense ranks third nationally
Through two games, UW ranks third nationally among FBS teams with a plus-6 in turnover margin while capturing five interceptions, one fumble recovery and not committing a turnover.
Defensive coordinator Ryan Walters
Defensive coordinator Ryan Walters said, 'As a program, we’ve definitely put an emphasis on generating takeaways and taking care of the football.'
“As a program, we’ve definitely put an emphasis on generating takeaways and taking care of the football”
Defense allows 12 points per game
In Year 2 with Walters directing the defense, the Huskies are seemingly better than ever while allowing just 12 points per game, which ranks fifth in the Big Ten.
Alex McLaughlin’s performance
McLaughlin was brilliant for most of the day last Saturday during a 16-14 win against Utah State while racking up nine tackles, two sacks, two pass deflections and an interception.
McLaughlin’s costly mistake
Early in the second quarter, McLaughlin lingered a little too long near the line of scrimmage, which allowed Aggies receiver Javon Robinson to get behind him and haul in a 78-yard touchdown reception.
Team support for offense
Second-year cornerback Dylan Robinson said, 'Everyone on this team has everyone’s back. If the offense is struggling, we’re going to help them.'
“Everyone on this team has everyone’s back. If the offense is struggling, we’re going to help them.”
Here's the gist
Washington Huskies defense must be near perfect until offense scores to avoid losing games.
