The Monday Aftermath

I read in the Seattle Times that Keith Price was only available for a limited number of snaps in Saturday's loss at Oregon State.  It answered the question I think a lot of Husky fans had: Why wasn't  Price in there from the get go?  Nothing against Nick Montana, but it's quite evident that Price gives this team the best chance to win.  I'd like to see Steve Sarkisian use some of the same play calling he used this past Saturday with Price.  Namely, utilizing Austin Seferian-Jenkins and using high percentage roll out passes.  No one outside of the Price family expected the success the Sophomore quarterback enjoyed early in the season.  However, over the past few weeks he has come down to earth a little as defenses have adjusted.  I think some early softening of Wazzu's defense will pay big benefits for Price and the Huskies.  There is the question if Price's injured legs will allow him to roll out effectively.

Colin Tanigawa's status for the Apple Cup seems to be in question.  The Husky guard suffered a knee injury against the Beavers and did not return.  Nick Wood replaced Tanigawa and may continue to fill in this weekend.  Price will have James Johnson back as an offensive weapon.  Johnson has bounced back nicely this season and his size and physical play is an asset to the wide receiver corp.  On the defensive side, linebacker Garrett Gilliland will hopefully be back from a neck stinger he suffered a couple of weeks ago.  The Dawgs are going to need all hands on deck this Saturday to end this losing streak and keep the Apple Cup in Seattle.