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An appreciation of the UW Huskies’ ‘silent assassin’ — kicker Peyton Henry

Let’s talk about Peyton Henry.

Someone has to, because Washington’s sophomore placekicker isn’t overwhelmingly willing to talk about himself. This time last year, Henry hooked a 37-yard field goal at the end of regulation in an eventual 30-27 overtime loss at rival Oregon. He blew the biggest kick of his life in the biggest moment of the biggest game of the season.

But that’s not the remarkable part.

Let’s talk about his response.

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After connecting on 16 of 22 field goal attempts last season, Henry surprised many by beating out scholarship freshman Tim Horn for the starting job in fall camp.