The Huskies will no doubt miss the massive defensive lineman, but the draft experts say he has the measurables that will have NFL teams throwing money his way.
In the midst of his brief acceptance speech Thursday for winning the Morris Trophy, Vita Vea addressed retired announcer Bob Rondeau, sitting in the audience at the Washington Athletic Club.
“Bob, I know Husky Nation is going to miss ‘Touchdown, Washington’ at Montlake,’’ Vea said.
To which Rondeau shot back, to laughter and applause, “Not as much as they’re going to miss you.”
The giant chasm that Vea’s departure to the NFL leaves the Huskies — about 340 pounds worth on their front line, for starters — was driven home at the ceremony, filled with glowing accolades sent his direction.