It was a rough day for Washington’s offensive line. In other words, it was more or less a normal day for Washington’s offensive line.
First, just before the start of Monday morning’s practice, the school announced the retirement of senior left guard Dexter Charles, the Huskies’ only full-time returning starter on the line.
Then on the last play of practice, Charles’ replacement, Jake Eldrenkamp, rolled an ankle and hobbled off the field. It didn’t necessarily appear to be a serious injury, but it was nonetheless symbolic of the state of the program’s shaky recent history on the line.