| 17 August 2006
Some other highlights - Darrell Hutsona made his first big impact play, returning a kickoff all the way to the house. A lot of people have compared him to J-Smooth (Smith), for the 2003 team, but I've heard some say he has even more speed. Doba mentioned that right now, Hutsona is set to get some PT not only running back kicks, but also from the RB spot. Hutsona had a lot of success in high school, the San Diego Tribune athlete of the year in 02-03, so he's got the pedigree. Maybe it'll take him half the season to adjust to Pac-10 play, but he might be a real nice asset later this year.
Jordan had a nice night too, 6 catches for 74 and a TD. While he won't get the headlines Hill or even Bumpus get this year, I have a feeling if that knee can hold up he'll be a big cog in the passing machine this year. Very encouraging to hear about that.
Sadly, the kicking game sounds like it's even worse. Langley and Romeen missed their first four kicks before making their last four. No matter who wins the job, 50% isn't going to cut it!
Doba mentioned that young Andy Mattingly continues to impress, with a 57-yd INT last night, that he said per Cougfan: "If he continues to improve, we probably won't redshirt him," Doba said of Mattingly. "We'll go ahead and put him on special teams, and get him some playing time." I'm not wild about burning his redshirt for special teams play, but in this day and age, freshman are somewhat important. Gone are the days of redshirting entire classes, especially at a place like WSU where, as we know, depth is always going to be an issue.
Cougfan:
http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/558047.html
Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003204439_coug17.html
I'm out the rest of the week, so Brinkhater, Rooster, go ahead and post to keep things alive around here!
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