The runs were special, sure. Lavon Coleman scored two touchdowns in Washington’s 45-17 Apple Cup victory Friday, on runs of 15 and 22 yards, to help the Huskies win their first Pac-12 North title.
Just as notable, and certainly just as valuable, were the two touchdown-saving tackles Coleman made on special teams.
Washington’s backup running back, Coleman is one the Huskies’ most committed— and one of their best — special-teams players, contributing on all four of the Huskies’ kickoff and punt teams.
“We’ve always really valued Lavon,” UW coach Chris Petersen said. “He plays on all the special teams, and that how you like your running backs to be.