The Huskies pulled out a workmanlike, sometimes dreary victory over a solid Colorado squad on Saturday. While questioning a 14-point conference victory would be akin to a dental exam on a complimentary equine, the result leaves open lingering questions about whether this Husky team has the upside of a conference champion. Who made the outcome possible? Let’s look at the game awards.
One disappointing characteristic of this year’s UW team has been a lack of game-breaking ability on offense. A lot has to go right for a team to string together a 15-play, 80-yard scoring drive, which is precisely why successful offenses cannot live on that diet alone.