It wasn't what we hoped for, but realistically, it's probably how it should have played out. All summer we read about the Husky offense having more potency than a bottle of Viagra. All summer Dawg fans salivated for the season to begin. With Jake returning, nothing could stand in our way. Yet, as the season unfolded the hard truths were revealed and the Huskies were still a work in progress. Behind an inconsistent line and fractured ribs, Jake struggled, and the teams' fortunes followed suit. Prior to the season, he was anointed the consensus overall no.1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, yet now due to the inconsistencies, some say he's no longer even a first rounder! Bashing Jake became the trendy thing to do, I even did it. But through it all, the kid's heart, leadership, and drive has held constant and never wavered. He lives and breathes Husky football. And that's been true from day one when Jake stepped onto campus heaped with more pressure than Jesus Christ. He's no longer the best player on the team, but he is the unquestioned leader of the pack. And so now, when UW faces off against Nebraska in two days at the Holiday Bowl look to Jake to lead them through it. It's exactly what he came back for.
And one other thing, if the Seahawks can, I fully support drafting Jake Locker to be Seattle's QB for the future. He's got the arm, athletic ability, and work ethic to be successful. I believe his accuracy will soon follow. And best of all, he brings no excess baggage. We can't overlook this guy like Tim Lincecum. He's a home-grown star, let's keep him home.
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