If you'd like to watch the Jake Locker press conference in its entirety, here's a link:

http://all-access.cstv.com/cstv/player/player.html?code=wash&sport=m-footbl&category=Press%20Conference%20%28MediaType%29&media=51157

Bob, I wonder how similar this injury is to "whiplash"? Or perhaps better said, something less than whiplash, but potentially could have been. I was rear-ended on the freeway in 1988, and while I did not have whiplash I was very stiff and sore for about 3-4 days and had trouble turning my head. The doctor said that if the collision had been at a higher speed, I probably would have had that injury. I wonder if the training staff could comment on that. In any event, I can certainly relate to Jake's situation and after the first few days it does clear up pretty fast.

There is absolutely no reason for Jake to play Saturday. Let him rest.

"There is absolutely no reason for Jake to play Saturday. Let him rest."

My thoughts exactly. Even if we win out we're not going to a bowl game. Would winning out help recruiting? It's all anecdotal, but probably not a heck of a lot. Sadly, once again, our season will be considered a success based on the outcome of the Apple Cup.

GO DAWGS!!

1. Let Locker recuperate.
2. I just read the Fresno/Hawaii link - as a result, I'd never attend a game there, and I hope many others will save their money as well.
3. If the crowd is as depicted, and I have no reason to doubt it, could someone get the TV crew to pan the crowd from time to time, and catch any violence on record, so that criminal/civil charges could be brought and substantiated as needed?

Locker please for your future and health, let Bonnell finish the season out.

just read the Hawaii article - WOW, totally nuts. UH is just begging to get sued over this. How can there be police officers there, but not anywhere near the visitor's section? Clearly negligence on the part of UH.

No way Locker sits for the rest of the year. I think he should take this week off, get healthy, and finish the season with a surge.
I'm actually excited to see what Bonnell can do with a week to prepare for his start. Cal is ripe for another loss.

Plenty of sense in saying he might play. This will make it tougher for Cal to prepare.

My guess is that they are putting Locker in the depth chart to give Cal some doubt that he might be able to start. Game planning for Locker and Bonnell are two mostly different things.

Where is this Hawaii link?

Back one post dawgfan......

Posted by ALL PURPLE.

Hawaii link:

http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/700719.html

It reminds me of sitting in the LA Coliseum as a Seahawks fan during the AFC Championship game against the Raiders. Only time I have felt in danger at a game. Fortunately my buddy that went to the game with me was a competitive weightlifter.

As to Jake, I think he should make his own decision (with the doctors of course). One thing about school sports, whether it is high school or college, is that one's time there is very short and very perishable. Obviously Jake loves his school, his team, and his teammates; and their time together is over in the blink of an eye (as any crying senior on senior day who will tell you as such). Every game is precious as there are so few of them. I have always hoped each player would treasure every moment of their career and never take a game off. They're gone way too soon.

Of course, health is the biggest factor here.

Again Willingham pretends that his not answering the question about Jake starting will make a difference.

I can imagine what's going through Tedford's mind right now: "Oh no, they might start Bonnell...or if they start Jake and he has an all-world game...we'll still win because their defense sucks."

Whatever...who cares what Willingham has to say...focus more on Jake since he's the one that will be here next year.

Thank you for posting the Hawaii Article. I've noticed watching games on TV there that the stadium there may be in a rough neighborhood. I feel real bad for the Fresno fans, they have been very nice and respectful to us on their last two trips to Husky stadium. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have started anything out of the ordinary.

We are still making the trip, over there. Hopefully, the Dawgs win and ruin their unbeaten season. I know that could make things crazy as a fan of UW, but I have to believe that we will travel better than Fresno did, and strength comes in numbers. Most of the Hawaii packages were purchased before the season began.

P.S. Get well soon Jake! We are all praying for you!

Hope my 85 year old mother who will be attending the Hawaii game doesn't have to bitch slap anyone.

Chris Miller I travel to a lot of games. Traveling Huskies could out number them 10 to 1 and we would still be in trouble. Not to demean the fans but we are OLD. I can't imagine my 87 pound mother taking on a 350 somoan. Even with help. Be safe and hope for a win.

Chris Miller-- Be sure to take your raingear . . . and a hard hat . . . to the Hawai'i game. They'll come in handy when it starts raining beer and beer bottles containing an amber liquid that is not beer (at least not unrecycled beer).

Someone remind me-- what's the translation of "aloha"?

I am "Pro" Locker playing this next week - As long as he is cleared and feels ok. You are right that there is nothing left of this season to salvage, however with the redshirt year gone by and 10 games into this one the experience factor needs to be built upon while there are games available. Granted most of his growth will come in the off-season, the seeds of that growth can be planted in experiences he gathers from each game - and the more games he get gets in, the most growth can be realized. If he sits the next three weeks, by next Autumn he has essentially 10 games over about a three year period - he needs more time to mature in real-game situations. If there is real potential for serious injury then he should definetly sit - even if he feels he cant play at 100%. But if he is ready to go I say let him in.

Chris Miller-- Be sure to take your raingear . . . and a hard hat . . . to the Hawai'i game. They'll come in handy when it starts raining beer and beer bottles containing an amber liquid that is not beer (at least not unrecycled beer).
Posted by Reduxdawg at 03:52 PM, Nov 13, 2007

Sounds like something the coogs would do.

Regarding the link to that Fresno St article about the Hawaii Fans being out of control, I can confirm that to be true. I was born and raised in Hawaii but went to school at UW, was a walk-on at UW, lived in Washington for 9 years before moving back to Hawaii.

Hawaii Fans are the absolute worse fans especially compared to UW fans. Unfortunately a SMALL HANDFUL of nasty fans make the rest look bad, not all fans are bad. UH tried to ban alcohol consumption at games since there were so many drunk fans and fights. They threatened to ban alcohol and were threatened with a loss of attendance to games. You see UH has been historically bad and the turn out is usually in the 15,000 range. Ever since June Jones arrived about 8 years ago and the teams have become better, attendance has increased to about 30,000 to 35,0000. If they banned alcohol UH risked losing ticket holders. I have been a season ticket holder since I returned to Hawaii and over the last 7 years I have been to maybe 4 games in total. I can't stand the atmosphere and the
classless fans, it is embarrassing.

The UW game will be a little different as there are over 3000 UW alumni and much more family that will attend. Unlike Fresno St, there will be much more support for UW then Fresno. But I still predict there will be fights and nasty remarks at the UW fans that traveled to Hawaii. Main thing to remember is to ignore the comments and cussing. If you look or acknowledge, you will be greeted with much harsher treatment each time.

I am finally going to go to the UW/UH game, the first of the season for me even though I have season tickets on the 50 yard line and I pay over $350 a seat but still refuse to go. I will be cheering on the UW team.

Also for all the UW fans that travel, please do not let the game night ruin Hawaii for you. Come early in the week and do some sightseeing, it is a beautiful place and the weather should be nice. Even in December the temperature should be in the 80's and sunny. Visit the beaches, go shopping, take in a hike on Diamond Head and eat at the fabulous restaurants in Hawaii.

Frustration is never a good reason for precipitous change. It is tempting to see a change of coaches as the solution, but that will not magically produce better results. We don't need a cheerleader. Don James was a very aloof and cerebral personality who valued discipline, organization and preparation above all else. Willingham may yet prove himself to be a great coach in the mold of Don James. The next two years will tell, as the current crop of underclassmen matures. Recruiting will be aided by Locker's persence now and by his exceptional play next year. The UW is properly committed to giving Willlingham every chance to succeed. A great institution should keep its word. In the long view, there is cause for optimism.