Contrary to popular belief, the competition to be the next Husky quarterback is not predetermined, not a charade, and not mere window dressing.
At least, that has been the steadfast declaration of Washington coach Chris Petersen. The sentiment was seconded on Saturday by offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan after the Huskies’ second preseason practice.
I asked Hamdan flat out if the competition was truly open.
“Absolutely. It really is. It absolutely is,’’ he said. “We’re trying to cut these guys loose. Give them enough information, but not bog them down. Let them go play with some freedom and see who can kind of just feel this thing.