Steve Sarkisian reacts to Huskies' blowout loss to Arizona Saturday

Washington Huskies head coach Steve Sarkisian said that he feels QB Keith Price needs to trust him more after the team's 52-17 loss to the Arizona Wildcats this past weekend.

Washington vs. Arizona 2012 reaction: Huskies struggle with protection, deep passes against Wildcats

Despite a promising start to their meeting with the Arizona Wildcats, the Washington Huskies again fell victim to a spread offense and the offense could not get on the same page — a result that had the Huskies faithful upset with a lackluster performance in a key Pac-12 game.

Over at UW Dawg Pound, the guys focused on the offensive attack, whose protection had trouble containing blitzes, while quarterback Keith Price was unable to connect with receivers on shorter routes.

Washington's offensive line seemed to block the front three of Arizona's 3-3-5 stack defense well enough. That defense relies on pressure from the back eight, and they got it. The line had trouble picking up on blitzes and blocking who was coming hot and who was dropping back on pass plays.

Price did lead the Huskies to an early scoring drive, which was encouraging. But with the Wildcats pressuring receivers short, Washington was forced into deeper looks, which Price was unable to complete.

The receivers struggled to get separation in the short game. Washington's offense obviously relies on short passing and screens to get most of the yards through the air, which helps to hide deficiencies among the offensive line. Price took a number of three and five-step dropbacks only to have nobody to thrown to.

Success was found in the ground game for the Huskies, as both Kendyl Taylor and Bishop Sankey drew praise. They were seen to be underutilized down the stretch, however, as the game plan seemed to call for more passing from Price and less rushing.

Taylor and Sankey both looked good running the ball, showing decisiveness and burst through the hole. Sankey showed some power as well. It was obvious that the gameplan was to have Price throw quite a bit in order to keep up with the Arizona offense, but with the obvious success on the ground Steve Sarkisian should have looked to run the ball more often.

Washington vs. Arizona results: Huskies overpowered by Wildcats, 52-17

After losing a close game to Stanford the previous week, the high scoring Arizona Wildcats were still looking for their first win in the Pac-12. They got the first victory at the expense of the Washington Huskies. 'Zona dominates Washington, 52-17.

The only time Washington held a lead was 10 minutes into the first quarter. After the field goal, Arizona took over for the rest of the game. 'Zona quarterback Matt Scott completed 14-of-22 passes for 256 yards and 4 touchdowns; this is in addition to his 8 carries for 43 yards and 1 touchdown. Running back Ka'Deem Carey carried the ball 29 times for 172 yards and 1 touchdown.

Washington quarterback Keith Price managed to match his opposing quarterback's yard total of 256. The only difference is that it took 29-of-52 tries to get to that point. Price threw 2 interceptions and was sacked 4 times. Of the 2 touchdowns scored by the Huskies, one went to running back Bishop Sankey and the other to tight-end Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

Washington is now on a 3 game losing streak, taking their record to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in conference.

Washington vs. Arizona Update: Wildcats running over Huskies, 45-17 After 3rd

It's looking like a long night for the Washington Huskies. The team's only lead came at 10:00 in the first quarter with a field goal. From that point, it's been all Arizona and a little bit of Washington. The defense continues to have no answer for the offensive-heavy Arizona Wildcats. After three quarters of play, Washington falls further behind Arizona, 45-17.

At 13:06, Arizona quarterback Matt Scott completed a 17 yard pass to wideout Austin Hill for the touchdown. Just minutes later, Zona punt returner Richard Morrison ran a Travis Coons' punt back 63 yards and into the endzone. Washington tried, but failed to score in the quarter.

Quarterback Keith Price has completed a shade over 50% of his passes so far for a total of 191 yards. Washington has scored only 2 touchdowns to this point in the game. One by running back Bishop Sankey and the other by tight-end Austin Serferian-Jenkins. Sankey has run the ball 15 times for 59 yards. Seferian-Jenkins has 6 receptions for 86 yards.

Washington vs. Arizona score update: Huskies trail Wildcats 31-17 at half

The Washington Huskies head into the half trailing the Arizona Wildcats 31-17.

After combining to score 13 points in the first quarter, the Huskies and Wildcats put up 35 in the second. It was all Arizona quarterback Matt Scott, as he threw for two more touchdown passes and ran for another. Both TD passes were long completions, as he hit Garic Wharton for a 33-yard strike and followed it up with a 53-yard score to Austin Hill.

Huskies quarterback Keith Price threw his first touchdown pass of the game, a six-yard score to tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, capping a 75-yard drive.

Washington’s other score of the quarter came on a one-yard touchdown run by Bishop Sankey. It was set up by an interception by Scott that was returned to the Arizona three-yard-line by Travis Freeney.

Both quarterbacks enter the half with an interception, while Scott has three touchdown passes to Price’s one.

Washington vs. Arizona update: Huskies trail 10-3 after 1st quarter

The Washington Huskies trail the Arizona Wildcats 10-3 after one quarter of play in Tucson on Saturday night.

Arizona completed a seven-play, 75-yard drive on its first possession to take a 7-3 lead when Matt Scott hit David Richards for a 27-yard touchdown pass. Washington's defense kept it a one-score game as the quarter closed, however. Scott completed passes of 20 and 43 yards to Dan Buckner to set the Wildcats up at the Washington seven-yard line. But the Huskies batted down a couple passes and held Arizona to a field goal.

Washington opened the game with a long, deliberate drive that saw quarterback Keith Price throw the ball ten times, completing six. The 14-play drive stalled when Price threw two incompletions at Arizona's 25-yard line, and Travis Coons put through a 43-yard field goal.

Price is 10-17 passing for 78 yards through one quarter, and Bishop Sankey leads all Huskies in rushing with 23 yards on six carries.

Washington vs. Arizona 2012: Game time, TV schedule, odds and more

The Huskies will try to snap a two-game losing streak when they travel to Arizona to face the Wildcats on Saturday.

ESPN offers their Huskies midseason report card

The Washington Huskies entered the 2012 season with high hopes. The team returned most of its starters from a year ago, including quarterback Keith Price who broke onto the scene as a sophomore. Despite the expectations in the preseason, UW has begun the year 3-3 after facing a tough schedule.

ESPN reflected on the first half of the Huskies season and weighed in on the team MVPs thus far. Here is a little bit of what Pac-12 blogger Ted Miller had to say.

The Huskies have been hit hard by injuries on the offensive line, and QB Keith Price has been under constant pressure. But Price hasn't been the same guy as he was last fall. Coach Steve Sarkisian has said he's been pressing, but it's still shocking that he is 10th in the Pac-12 passing efficiency. For the Huskies to turn things around, Price must regain his mojo.

The Huskies face a critical game at Arizona on Saturday. The Wildcats defense will be far more forgiving than LSU, Stanford, Oregon and USC. It would be a great time for Price to revert to form, which could foretell a season-half surge.

Miller named running back Bishop Sankey the offensive MVP for UW. The sophomore is averaging 4.7 yards per carry, has surpassed the 100 yard mark three times and has rushed for six touchdowns.

Desmond Trufant was named the Huskies defensive MVP. As Miller explained, Trufant has 18 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, an interception and has knocked away five passes through six games. He has been Washington's most reliable player this season and will need to have a big game against Arizona's high-flying pass attack.

Huskies quarterback Keith Price: 'I haven't lost any confidence at all'

Despite recent struggles, Washington quarterback Keith Price said he is still confident and working hard.