Washington Huskies Coach Wants To Puke After LSU Tigers Loss

University of Washington Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian took the 41-3 smashing at the hands of the LSU Tigers just as hard as his players did.

"It makes me want to puke, honestly," he said. "That's how I felt the last 48 hours."

The Huskies opened the season with high expectations and talk of bowl games. But a lackluster home opener 21-12 win over San Diego State combined with Saturday's thrashing leaves the 1-1 Huskies a bit ego-battered.

Sarkisian said his team is "focusing on the healing process," as the team prepares for a home game against Portland State on Saturday, Sept. 15. Sark's goal for the weekend? Just walk out alive. The Huskies lost tackle Eric Kohler to a knee injury in the LSU game, and he was just one name amongst the walking wounded for the Huskies.

Safety Will Shamburger left the game with a cut above the eye, wide receiver Jaydon Mickens has a case of turf toe, wide receiver Kevin Smith injured his knee and linebacker Travis Feeney injured his shoulder.

"Our goal Saturday is to walk off the field feeling good," Sarkisian said. "This is week is totally about us, no offense to Portland State. I don't like the feeling I've had the last couple of weeks."

After the game against Portland State, the Huskies approach a brutal three game stretch that will test the mettle of the team. The Huskies have a Sept. 27 home matchup against No. 21 Stanford, Oct. 6 vs. No. 4 Oregon and close it out with an Oct. 13 game at home against No. 2 USC.

"I think we're a talented team that hasn't played up to its capabilities," Sarkisian said. "The most disappointing thing is we haven't done better than this right now."

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Washington Vs. LSU 2012: UW Dawg Pound Reaction

The Washington Huskies were not expected to beat LSU. Even the UW Dawg Pound knows that. And the Dawg Pound made sure to let Huskies fans know that they are not to fret about their team moving forward.

What happened on Saturday was supposed to happen on Saturday. They call them upsets because they are the unexpected. What happened Saturday is to be expected. A superior team defeated the Huskies, 41-3. No shame in that. But the Dawg Pound took a few more things from the game as well.

The Dawg Pound sees a need for improvement in the running game, though it recognizes that basing their judgment off a game against an LSU defense that's borderline NFL-ready is a little harsh.

Eleven penalties for 74 yards is not going to work, especially against a team like LSU that feeds off its opponent's mistakes. That is something that can be rectified in house with more discipline.

Shaq Thompson had the look of someone who may be making some big plays on defense in the near future.

To read more reaction to the Huskies' loss, check here.

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Washington Vs. LSU 2012: Instant Postgame Analysis

No one expected a win, but a competitive game from the Huskies was a reasonable expectation from the Washington fan base.

The game could not have begun more perfectly with Washington recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff. Up by a field goal a minute in? I'll take that. Unfortunately, the Husky offense after the opening drive was incompetent at moving down the football field. LSU's physicality and experience on defense, combined with a game-ending injury to offensive lineman Erik Kohler and an ineffective Husky running game, completely stalled UW's offense.

Some quick post-game bullet points:

• Keith Price failed to get in a rhythm the entire first quarter; all four drives ended in a punt. LSU's defensive front just straight up manhandled the Huskies offensive line. Not having a run game made it easier for LSU to expect and defend the pass; zero rushing yards in the first half from the Huskies.
• Credit Washington's defense for holding up and actually keeping the game within two scores for the majority of the first half. The defense did not break and only allowed two field goals in the second quarter, giving them some rest entering the first half as the Huskies deferred the kick at the start of the game.
• If I'm going to nitpick on defense, the Huskies starting safeties played poorly. Sean Parker and Will Shamburger took some bad angles on their tackles. Parker also had some poor miscommunication on defense with cornerback Tre Watson when both of them covered the screen receiver instead of at least one of them covering the receiver running the post route.
• Huskies also can't expect to stay in a game by shooting themselves in the foot. Six penalties for 47 yards in the first half? Not a statistic you want to see against the No. 3 team in the nation on the road.

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Washington Vs. LSU 2012: Huskies Fall, 41-3

The third-ranked LSU Tigers dominated from start to finish on Saturday night, downing the Washington Huskies 41-3 in Baton Rouge.

LSU's defense held Washington to just 183 yards of total offense, including a measly 26 rushing yards. On a sadder note for the Huskies, 13 of those 26 rushing yards came in the final minute of the game. Erich Wilson led Washington in rushing with 25 yards, which were negated by Keith Price's -24 yards due to sacks.

In the passing game, Price was 17-36 for 157 yards and one interception. Austin Seferian-Jenkins was his primary target, who caught six passes for 51 yards.

The Tigers had a decisive advantage on offense, exploiting good field position to the tune of 41 points. Adding in 242 rushing yards, LSU was able to dominate the game physically.

Washington falls to 1-1 on the season, and prepares to host Portland State next week at 1:00 p.m. PT.

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Washington Vs. LSU 2012: LSU Dominating After 3 Quarters, 34-3

The Washington Huskies' defense held on as long as it could, but with the offense still struggling, the LSU Tigers have overpowered Washington. LSU now leads 34-3 after three quarters.

With a 20-3 halftime lead, LSU forced Washington backward eight yards in the Huskies' first possession of the second half. The Tigers then took under three minutes to score on a seven play march. After Alfred Blue rushed for 29 yards on the drive, Kenny Hilliard finished it off with a three-yard touchdown run.

On their next possession, LSU ran the ball eight straight times. Blue and Spencer Ware combined for 41 rushing yards, then Zach Mettenberger hit Kadron Boone for a 32-yard touchdown pass for the 34-3 lead.

Washington finally eclipsed the 100-yard mark of total offense in the quarter. Keith Price is 16-31 for 141 yards, as the quarterback has the Huskies on the move to close the quarter. Price has led the Huskies from their own 25-yard line to LSU's 35 to open the fourth quarter.

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Washington Vs. LSU 2012: Huskies Down At Halftime, 20-3

The Washington Huskies trail the LSU Tigers 20-3 at halftime in their non-conference battle in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

After getting roughed up in the first quarter, the Huskies were able to keep LSU out of the endzone for the entirety of the second quarter. While posting another 117 yards of offense for 231 total, LSU was kept from the endzone even on a 1st and goal effort.

But while Washington's defense tightened up, the offense is being stifled. It's best drive was stopped just past midfield, and the Huskies got just 52 yards in the quarter. That brings their total to just 70 yards. Quarterback Keith Price is 10-23 for 81 yards, while the Huskies' leading rusher is Dezden Petty, who has four yards on two carries.

Fortune seemed to give the Huskies a break early, as LSU returner Odell Beckham fumbled the game's opening kickoff. But on a 20-yard field, Washington moved the ball only four yards and settled for a field goal.

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Washington Vs. LSU 2012: LSU leads Huskies After 1st Quarter, 14-3

The Washington Huskies trail the LSU Tigers 14-3 after the first quarter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU has made it a rough night on Washington, overpowering the Huskies so far.

Fortune gave the Huskies a break early, as LSU returner Odell Beckham fumbled the opening kickoff. But on a 20-yard field, Washington moved the ball only four yards and settled for a field goal. Washington finished the first quarter with just 18 yards of total offense. Keith Price was an inaccurate 5-13 for 21 yards, and the run game was held to -3 yards.

Meanwhile, LSU racked up 114 yards in the quarter. The Tigers struck first after a Korey Durkee punt from Washington's six-yard line traveled only 32 yards. Alfred Blue ran for a 21-yard touchdown just two plays later.

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Pac-12 Networks, DISH Reach Deal Before Saturday Games

The Pac-12 and DISH Network came to an agreement early Saturday morning to carry the league's Pac-12 Networks. The agreement comes just in time for DISH customers to see six games on Saturday, including Washington State's matchup with Eastern Washington.

Mike Leach and the Cougars' home opener against Eastern Washington can be seen on DISH channel 446.

"Now Pac-12 Networks is available through more than 40 television providers, including four of the top five largest distributors in the United States," the network said in a statement.

Talks with the other major sattelite provider, DirecTV, are ongoing.

DISH subscribers are being given a free trial of the Pac-12 Networks this weekend. The other games being shown by the Pac-12 Networks on Saturday are:

• Sacramento State at Colorado, 12:00 p.m. PT, Ch. 445
• Eastern Washington at Washington State, 12:00 p.m. PT, Ch. 446
• Southern Utah at California, 12:00 p.m. PT, Ch. 413
• Fresno State at No. 4 Oregon, 3:30 p.m. PT, Ch. 413
• No. 18 Oklahoma State at Arizona, 7:30 p.m. PT, Ch. 413
• Duke at No. 25 Stanford, 7:30 p.m. PT, Ch. 445

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Washington Vs. LSU: Things To Look For In The Huskies' Week 2 Game

The Washington Huskies have a huge Week 2 matchup with the LSU Tigers, and though they're clearly the underdogs in the contest there's still a lot for Huskies fans to look for. SB Nation's Huskies blog UW Dawg Pound takes a look at some of those things in a pair of posts previewing the game.

In a preview of the game, Randall Floyd points to some questions that need answering:

Defense: Will our D-Line get any pressure on the QB? How well can we stop the run? Will our secondary come through with much needed turnover? Will Josh Shirley be able to continue to lay the lumber?

Offense: Can our O-line compete long enough to allow KP to air the ball out? Will KP be safe? What will the run game look like? Will it even look like a run game? How will Sark use ASJ?

Looking back at last week, they highlight a package play that might give the UW offense some explosiveness:

When you have a transcendent player like ASJ, you have to find creative ways to get him the ball. If you're just having him line up next to tackle and run routes and block you're wasting his potential. By moving him out to wide receiver you create a matchup problem. As a defense, do you put a much smaller corner on him and risk having your player run over on a short route or out-muscled on something deep? Do you send a backer out there, knowing that there's no chance that he has the coverage skills to stay with Seferian-Jenkins? Or do you walk your safety over to cover him, leaving yourself vulnerable to deep attacks from the other receivers?

Check out the full post for images and a detailed breakdown of the play.

The game is set for 4 p.m. PT Saturday at LSU.

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Washington Vs. LSU 2012: Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

Coming off their season opening win over San Diego State, 21-12, the Washington Huskies face a difficult matchup in Week 2 against the No. 3 LSU Tigers. Kickoff for the Pac 12-SEC showdown is set for Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

In Week 1, Washington got off to a solid start, topping the Aztecs, 21-12. The Huskies got out to an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, as quarterback Keith Price threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and safety Will Shamburger returned a fumble recovery 44 yards for a score.

LSU, meanwhile, picked up where it left off last season, beating North Texas 41-14 in dominant fashion. The Tigers bested the Mean Green in nearly every significant statistical category -- time of possession, first downs, total offense, third-down conversions and turnovers -- and coasted to victory led by running back Kenny Hilliard, who rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns.

Here's all the info for Saturday's matchup:

Who: Washington Huskies (1-0) at No. 3 LSU Tigers (1-0).

When: Saturday, Sept. 8. 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

Where: Tiger Stadium, LSU

T.V.: ESPN

Point Spread: LSU by 24.

Specific Team News: For more on Washington, head over to UW Dawg Pound. For all things LSU, check out And The Valley Shook.

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LSU 2012 Football Preview and Schedule (via sbnation)

College Football Picks: LSU Tigers Heavy Favorites Over Washington

Few college football games will be bigger than the showdown between the Washington Huskies and LSU Tigers this weekend. The Huskies are looking to prove they belong in the upper-echelon of the Pac-12 conference, while the Tigers are the nation's No. 3 team and have aspirations of a National Championship this season.

Many of the college football experts around the country have made their picks for the games this weekend. Let's see what they're saying about this matchup.

Here are the picks from ESPN's Pac-12 bloggers, Ted Miller and Kevin Gemmell:

Kevin: LSU 28, Washington 17. I was impressed with the defense against San Diego State, but if the offense struggles against LSU, it could be a long day. Losing Jesse Callier doesn't help.

Ted: LSU 41, Washington 17: LSU will be able to run and stop the run. Washington won't. While Huskies quarterback Keith Price will have his moments, it's too much to ask him to beat -- or even to be competitive with -- the Tigers on the road.

All of CBS Sports' football experts picked LSU to win this weekend. Their computer simulation also likes the Tigers to come out victorious.

Stewart Mandel of Sports Illustrated:

Kudos to Washington coach Steve Sarkisian for making absolutely sure his team is prepared for its trip to Death Valley by importing a live tiger to practice Tuesday. But there's little he could do to prepare the Huskies' defense for the punishing rushing attack LSU has in store. The Tigers' pass rush will also help contain Washington's star quarterback, Keith Price. LSU 36 - UW 17

Here is Dan Rubenstein of SB Nation with his picks this weekend, including the LSU-UW showdown.

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