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Washington Husky Recruiting Distinguishes Good Class From Good Show

By Bret Stuter

Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen during the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen during the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching (28) hoists the championship trophy after the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Psalm Wooching (28) hoists the championship trophy after the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi /

A Team Is Cohesive, A Group Is Individuals, A Show is Selling A Group As A Team

I also spend some of my spare time covering professional sports teams. Invariably, I find myself in a discussion over a free agent, or a “star” on another team that must be sought in trade or free agency.

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    • I seldom endorse such “mortgage the farm” beliefs in one player. You see, the top stars are the “playmakers”. Those are the stars of the team in terms of tackles, touchdowns, receptions, and yards carried.  If the game was a non-contact sport, it would simply be a matter of choosing the top stat-getters and run with them.

    Team Play

    But quarterbacks and running backs know the importance of solid blocking.  As you know, receivers know the value of an accurate quarterback.  Along the same lines, pass rushers and linebackers know the value of guys who can take on multiple blockers and clog the line.

    Much of what scouts and coaches see from a player is relative to the play of those around them.  A defensive line who makes significant numbers of quarterback sacks may get extra help from a defensive backfield that quarterback no passing options.  A running back who scored the winning TD needed the offensive line to block and open the hole.

    It is a team sport after all.

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