Washington Huskies

UW Huskies face formidable foes in first half of 2012 season

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The Washington Huskies begin the 2012 football season Saturday night against San Diego State. UW will face four Top 20 teams in the first six weeks of the season.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says a tough schedule is not the only obstacle the Huskies face this year.

Will UW football changes be enough for a challenging 2012?

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

After an embarrassing 67-56 loss to Baylor in the Alamo Bowl, the Washington Huskies have made big changes to their defensive coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Nick Holt was fired, along with the team's linebackers and safeties coaches.

Two coaches with ties to the Northwest were hired from Tennessee. But will it be enough to help the Huskies face what promises to be a very tough schedule in 2012?

Preview: UW starts new year with new defensive staff

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Being part of the highest-scoring bowl game in history was hardly a distinction for University of Washington defensive coordinator Nick Holt.

The 67-56 loss to Baylor in the Alamo Bowl was the last in a series of defensive flops that cost him his job.

Highs and lows in sports for 2011

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

There were some bright spots in the local sports scene in 2011. But not many. Find out what KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel named as the high points and low points of the year.

Thiel: Spread against UW vs. Baylor in Alamo Bowl should be wider

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

The Washington Huskies travel to San Antonio Friday in preparation for the Alamo Bowl next week. They play Baylor on Thursday, Dec. 29.

Baylor is favored by nine points. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel thinks the spread should be much more than that.

Huskies under more pressure than usual to beat Oregon State

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

After a 5-1 start, the Washington Huskies are now 6-4 heading into Saturday's game against Oregon State.

OSU is 2-8. But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says that appears to be little comfort to the Huskies and their fans, who are more apprehensive than normal about this game.

Preview: UW will try to stop losing slide, likely with backup QB

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:54:00 +0000

After a promising start, the Washington Huskies have lost three of their last four games. And now it looks like they've lost their starting quarterback to a sprained knee. Keith Price was injured in last weekend's loss to USC.

It's not official yet, but it looks like freshman backup quarterback Nick Montana will get his first career start on Saturday against Oregon State.

UW needs more than luck to beat Stanford in 'game of the decade'

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

The Washington Huskies play one of the best teams in the country on Saturday – the Stanford Cardinal and their star quarterback Andrew Luck. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says this is one of the most significant games UW has played in a decade.

Preview: 'Biggest Huskies game in years' this weekend

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:20:28 +0000

The Washington Huskies take on Stanford in California this Saturday. They're hoping for a much better showing than last season's embarrassing 41-0 loss at Husky Stadium.

Standing in their way is the best quarterback since John Elway, according to KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel.

Double drag likely this weekend for Hawks and Huskies fans

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0000

This might not be the best weekend to be a Seahawks or Husky fan. Both teams are big underdogs in road games against major football powerhouses.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel can't recall a time when both teams were so heavily favored to lose in the same weekend.

Gonzaga aces first NCAA test; Huskies play tonight

KPLU News Staff — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:12:11 +0000

Gonzaga continued its late season win streak, roaring through its first game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament with a solid win over St. John's last night, 86-71. The Zags dominated in rebounding, and just about every other category, against their favored Big East conference opponent, writes The Seattle Times' Bud Withers:

UW 'excited but serious' about Holiday Bowl

Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:37:02 +0000

The Washington Huskies are working hard to prepare for their first bowl appearance in eight years. They play Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl next Thursday, December 30th, in San Diego.

Sports commentator Art Thiel shared with KPLU’s Kirsten Kendrick the many reasons why this game is such a big deal for Washington and not for Nebraska.

Monday morning's headlines

KPLU News Staff — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:13:15 +0000

Eyes turn to Olympia on eve of budget talks, Bellevue takes a hit, Pierce County plans protections against nature's hits, and the Huskies fight their way to a Holiday.