#24 BEAVERS PUT MORE THEN ONE STREAK ON THE LINE VS WASHINGTON IN SEATTLE

I love this game. Granted I have not been to all the PAC-10 schools for a game but I love going to Husky Stadium for an OSU vs UW game. Beautiful setting for a stadium right on Lake Washington. It also has one of the best ways to get to a game of any school around.

If you go over to the Ballard locks, just behind Chinooks Restaurant. You can take the Husky Rooter Boat from there to the Stadium and back after the game. Buy your tickets in advance online because it fills up for every game.

There is always a fair amount of the visiting teams fans on board this double decker sight seeing boat with bars upstairs and down. Just a great way to get to and from the game and avoid all the traffic. After the game make sure you have reservations at Chinooks for dinner because the food is good.

On the other hand Husky Stadium is kind of a dump and the visitors section in the west end zone is a mile away from the field. Hopefully the UW will come through with their plans to lower the playing field of Husky Stadium and remove the track in order to add more seats. That may put the west end a little bit closer to the field.

The Huskies and Beavers have met 94 times with UW holding a 24 game advantage in the win column. However, since 2003 the Beavers have won 6 straight, including 4 straight in Husky Stadium.

The Beavers will be facing future first round draft pick Jake Locker at quarterback. Locker has never beaten the Beavers as a Husky QB and neither have any of the players on this roster. That alone is enough motivation for any player, especially the seniors who will be facing their final opportunity to beat the Beavers.

The Beavers have had one of the most difficult schedules in the nation facing #3 Boise St, #6 TCU and #9 Arizona all on the road. However the Huskies schedule is daunting as well. Having beaten then #18 USC at home, and losing to #5 Nebraska.

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For the first time this year the numbers are relatively close with Washington holding a 19 to 13 lead in statistical categories. The Beavers hold the lead in several key categories including turnover margin, interceptions and scoring. The rushing game appears to be a key area this week for the Beavers. The Huskies are giving up over 200 yards per game on the ground and both teams are giving up over 400 total offense per game.

The Beavers ability to convert on third down and to stay out of the 3rd and long situations will be a key factor for the Beavers. I am not so worried about James Rodgers being out for the season as the Beavers have proven that they have many targets in the passing game.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Ryan Katz has to continue his strong play at Quarterback by making smart decisions and not turning the ball over. I look for Washington to try and stop the pass by blitzing Katz and forcing them to try and run against them. The Beavers ground game has struggled this year and with Katz now seemingly comfortable in the pocket I think the Huskies will look to shut down the passing game first. This could allow Quizz to finally get off the ball well enough to have a fast start to a game. If this happens Washington will have to adjust and that is when Katz will strike.

FINAL SCORE

BEAVERS 37
HUSKIES 24

GO BEAVERS!