The Huskies have one special package for Baker on offense that debut vs. Rutgers.
Two years ago, star linebacker Shaq Thompson spent a month as Washington’s starting running back en route to being named to the The Associated Press’ All-America first-team as an all-purpose player.
Could Budda Baker be UW’s next two-way star?
Maybe.
Baker, a first-team all-Pac-12 safety last year, has taken a handful of snaps on offense over the past two seasons but has never appeared in a game on offense. The Huskies have one special package designed for Baker, and UW coach Chris Petersen said Monday there’s a “chance” Baker could make his offensive debut in Saturday’s season opener against Rutgers (11 a.