Rutgers: 'Prepare to meet your doom!'

[RUinPinehurst]

No idea ... I live in Alaska which is about a 3 1/2 hour flight from Seattle. Weed is legal here also but I don't smoke it myself.

Ganja Goddess. See: http://www.ganjagoddessseattle.com/home

As for Pioneer Square, lots and lots of "street peoples" thereabouts, and many are kids. Couple of shootings when I was there in April. Drug related. Meth and H. Look past that, and the city is aces. The U district is neat.

 

[SkilletHead2]

The kid shot his dog?

 

[RUinPinehurst]

'Yotes are over abundant here in NC. Open season. ARs are a popular critter getter. Don't judge. Just the way it is. Woof.

 

[Purple_Dawg]

That's an east coast coyote. Huskies are tough.

 

[RU#1fan]

For those of you making the trip to Seattle for the game I suggest you take a quick ferry ride to the islands. There's always the chance of spotting killer whale (orca). I you don't have time for that at least try to make it down the the waterfront.

Hear you. Spending a couple of days in the San Juan Islands before the game.

 

[Purple_Dawg]

The Seahawks have their 'Legion of Boom' and the Huskies have these guys.

 

[Purple_Dawg]

Purple Dawg- can you recommend a company to rent a yacht for the weekend? How far are the docks from nightlife?

Thanks.

A few people replied to my question on the Washington board and both of them said just to call around to find the best deal. I don't think anyone on that board has ever rented a yacht. Most of them have their own boats or ride with friends or relatives. There's waterside bars within a 15 minute boat ride of Husky Stadium on the Lake Union side. The bars on Lake Washington (where Husky Stadium is located) are across the lake for the most part and that lake is big ...like really big.

Lake Union is your best bet. There's a canal that connects Lake Union with Lake Washington .. the UW campus is on that canal. Lake Union is in the heart of Seattle and again it takes just a few minutes to drive your boat from that lake over to Lake Washington.

You can see Husky Stadium on this map down below.

 

[jonS]

This will be a very good and I predict closer game than people predict. Chris Peterson is a great hire for Washington but Ash is too for Rutgers . Seattle is a great city with lots of great restaurants ; Univ of Washington is a fine school ( although Washington Univ in St Louis is even better) and this road trip is definitely worth the effort and money if people are thinking of going.

 

[vkj91]

Not going but appreciate when opposing fans help with game day experience.
To the OP, I lived on Whidbey Island for a bit back in the day. I'm not earthy enough to ever relocate there but it was beautiful and a great experience.

 

[Purple_Dawg]

This will be a very good and I predict closer game than people predict. Chris Peterson is a great hire for Washington but Ash is too for Rutgers . Seattle is a great city with lots of great restaurants ; Univ of Washington is a fine school ( although Washington Univ in St Louis is even better) and this road trip is definitely worth the effort and money if people are thinking of going.

I think the game will be a close one mainly for the fact both offenses will be still trying to adjust. First game of the season is always a tough one for offenses.


As far as academics ... Washington University in St. Louis has a great law school but other than that the University of Washington has the edge for sure.

http://www.washington.edu/news/2014...-rank-in-medicine-other-areas-get-high-marks/
UW regains top U.S. News rank in medicine; other areas get high marks


http://www.washington.edu/news/2015/10/06/uw-climbs-to-no-11-in-u-s-news-global-university-rankings/
UW climbs to No. 11 in U.S. News Global University Rankings

The University of Washington moved up three spots to No. 11 overall in the second edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Global University Rankings. The UW is also the third-ranked public university on the global list, behind University of California, Berkeley (third) and UCLA (eighth).

The following UW areas of study ranked in the top 25 of the U.S. News & World Report Global University Rankings by subject:

• Biology and biochemistry (13th, tied)
• Clinical medicine (eighth)
• Environment/ecology (14th)
• Geosciences (sixth)
• Immunology (sixth)
• Mathematics (16th)
• Microbiology (second)
• Molecular biology and genetics (sixth)
• Neuroscience and behavior (23rd)
• Pharmacology and toxicology (sixth)
• Social sciences and public health (eighth, tied)
• Space science (24th, tied)

http://www.washington.edu/news/2015/08/17/uw-holds-steady-at-no-15-in-world-university-ranking/
UW holds steady at No. 15 in world university ranking

The University of Washington remained No. 15 on the 2015 Academic Ranking of World Universities, conducted by researchers at the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which was released Monday.

The UW again ranked 13th among U.S. universities and fourth among public institutions worldwide. The ranking considers several indicators of academic or research performance, including alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, highly cited researchers, papers published in the journals Nature and Science, papers indexed in major citation indices, and the per capita academic performance of an institution, according to the organization.

 

[Purple_Dawg]

Not going but appreciate when opposing fans help with game day experience.
To the OP, I lived on Whidbey Island for a bit back in the day. I'm not earthy enough to ever relocate there but it was beautiful and a great experience.

I like Whidbey Island. :sunglasses:

 

[shields]

Planning to go to game because my brother-in-law lives near Seattle. Want to go also into Oregon and try some wine and see Willamette Valley.

 

[RutgersMO]

http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-football-2016-team-rankings-1-128
Athlon Sports College Football 2016 Team Rankings 1-128

11. Washington
The Huskies are poised for a breakthrough year in Chris Petersen’s third season. Talented sophomores Jake Browning and Myles Gaskin are two of the Pac-12’s top players on offense, while the defense returns eight starters from a unit that allowed only 18.8 points a game last year.


http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/...ed-the-pac-12-i-cant-believe-were-doing-this/
How the Washington Huskies’ defense stunned the Pac-12


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...rugby-style-tackling-chris-petersen/83251200/
The philosophy that transformed Washington's defense


https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-top-true-freshmen-by-position/
TOP TRUE FRESHMEN BY POSITION

Quarterback
Jake Browning, Washington, +16.5

While Josh Rosen got off to the better start, Browning had a strong finish and posted positive grades in five of his last six games. His accuracy percentage of 74.6 percent ranked second among the nation’s true freshmen.

Runner up: Josh Rosen, UCLA

Running back
First Team: Myles Gaskin, Washington, +24.4

Similar to the quarterback competition, Gaskin battled Penn State’s Saquon Barkley all season before finishing with a flurry. He ranked second among the true freshmen in missed tackles forced (51) and third in elusive rating (95.9), all while averaging 3.65 yards after contact per rush.

Second Team: Saquon Barkley, Penn State, +12.1

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Bend over...insert Space Needle : Purple Haze bleeds Scarlet!

MO

 

[cRURah]

Purple Dawg - Rutgers is going to kick your butt. Get the Prep-H ready because you're going to need it.

 

[srru86]

 

[Purple_Dawg]

Planning to go to game because my brother-in-law lives near Seattle. Want to go also into Oregon and try some wine and see Willamette Valley.

Washington makes some decent wine also.

https://www.ste-michelle.com/

 

[c_husk]

I like Whidbey Island. :sunglasses:

Is the stadium on campus? It looks awesome.

 

[shields]

Planning to go to Chateau St.michelle, been to a lot of wineries and Chateau may be the most beautiful winery I have seen.

 

[REDRICH65]

So you shot yourneighbor's. dog ?

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/phil-steeles-preseason-no-1-for-2016-is-an-absolute-shocker/
Phil Steele's Top 10
1. Florida State
2. Alabama
3. Oklahoma
4. LSU
5. Clemson
6. Ohio State
7. Tennessee
8. Washington
9. Notre Dame
10. Stanford


http://da.radio.cbssports.com/2016/...on-huskies-can-win-the-national-championship/
Phil Steele: Washington Huskies Can Win The National Championship


https://mcillecesports.com/season-predictions/

http://www.sbnation.com/college-foo...-playoff-predictions-lsu-clemson-michigan-tcu
Full 2016 Bowl Projections

Rose Bowl: Washington vs Ohio St.


http://washington.247sports.com/Bolt/Athlon-Sports-Forecasts-the-Pac-12--45944451
Athlon Sports magazine ranks Washington 11th in their preseason poll. They have Washington finishing 10-3 and playing Michigan in the 2017 Rose Bowl.

Pac-12 Athlon's Projections:

North:

1. Washington(11) 10-3, 6-3

2. Stanford(12) 9-3, 6-3

3. Oregon(24) 8-4, 5-4

4. Washington State(30) 8-4, 5-4

5. California(49) 6-6, 3-6

6. Oregon State(90) 2-10, 1-8

South:

1. UCLA(15) 9-4, 7-2

2. USC(23) 8-4, 6-3

3. Utah(32) 8-4, 5-4

4. Arizona State(45) 6-6, 4-5

5. Arizona(50) 6-6, 4-5

6. Colorado(61) 4-8, 2-7

http://athlonsports.com/college-football/expert-poll-ranking-best-college-football-quarterbacks-2016
Expert Poll: Ranking the Best College Football Quarterbacks in 2016

14. Jake Browning, Washington
Another true sophomore makes the list due to a remarkable freshman season. He started 12 of 13 games as a true freshman, becoming the first such player to start a season opener for the Huskies. Browning got better as the year went along and he has a phenomenal supporting cast back around him as the Pac-12 frontrunner.

http://www.uwdawgpound.com/2016/7/5...ball-stars-included-in-2016-award-watch-lists
Washington Husky Football Stars Included in 2016 Award Watch Lists

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

Is the stadium on campus? It looks awesome.

Yep, it's on campus.

 

[The Original Rah]

Purple_Dawg,
Why'd you change your name to Alaska_Dawg?

I couldn't be happier that the Huskies are ranked so high. When we kick your ass then the world will know right away that Rutgers is for real and the Ash Era has arrived.

By the way, what message board do most Husky fans converse on? I found a small one but all they were talking about was the fourth game of the season, the Stanford game. I like that we'll come flying in under the radar.

 

[RUfromNJ]

Took in a Washington vs. Arizona game in a driving rainstorm there back in 2013. Very impressed by that building and crowd.

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

Purple_Dawg,
Why'd you change your name to Alaska_Dawg?

I couldn't be happier that the Huskies are ranked so high. When we kick your ass then the world will know right away that Rutgers is for real and the Ash Era has arrived.

By the way, what message board do most Husky fans converse on? I found a small one but all they were talking about was the fourth game of the season, the Stanford game. I like that we'll come flying in under the radar.

Name change was due to a bad moderator and global bans. Not sure about the Washington boards these days, I stick to a Washington Huskies Facebook group and a PAC-12 Facebook group.

Some illiterate fans might be overlooking the Rutgers game, but coach Petersen won't be for sure. I'm thinking Washington wins it by 10.

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

Took in a Washington vs. Arizona game in a driving rainstorm there back in 2013. Very impressed by that building and crowd.

It's going to be a packed house for the Rutgers game.

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

http://www.sbnation.com/college-foo...huskies-football-2016-preview-schedule-roster
Here's why there's so much 2016 Washington Huskies hype

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/100915/better-know-a-nonconference-opponent-rutgers
Better know a nonconference opponent: Rutgers

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/134158/know-your-nonconference-opponent-washington
Know your nonconference opponent: Washington

 

[RU#1fan]

It's going to be a packed house for the Rutgers game.

Are you sure about that ?
Have seen thousands of tickets for sale on various sites.

 

[cubuffsdoug]

http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/100915/better-know-a-nonconference-opponent-rutgers
Better know a nonconference opponent: Rutgers

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/134158/know-your-nonconference-opponent-washington
Know your nonconference opponent: Washington

Take ESPiN Big Ten Blog with a grain of salt. The author of the article Brian Bennett goes back a long way with Rutgers since the Big East days. Bennett was the Big East Blogger for ESPiN and took cheap shots at Rutgers on a regular. Now that Rutgers is in the Big Ten he has started doing it all over again.

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

Are you sure about that ?
Have seen thousands of tickets for sale on various sites.

It's still a few months away from kickoff.

 

[newwavedave1]

My move to Washington will be complete if we can beat the Huskies. Possible but not probable is my opinion. I'll be sitting in the upper deck on the 40 yd line, but will visit the Ru section before the start of the game. Anyone, did I purchase good seats?

 

[Abro1975]

They have a heck of a coach.

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

What Husky stadium does have ... and most of us want it gone, is 'The Zone'. It's nothing more than a giant bar between the water and the stadium. People go there at halftime to load up on booze & food and end up staying there watching the game on big screen TV's. The ones sober enough to walk make it back to their seats somewhere in the middle of the 3rd qtr.

 

[RU#1fan]

It's still a few months away from kickoff.

Few Months ?
The opening game is only 8 weeks away.

Your Husky Athletic Dept. better start their mass donations of tickets to get fans in the Stadium for Sept. 3rd.

 

[beaced]

http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/100657/college-football-roundtable-best-stadium
College football roundtable: Best stadium
Pac-12: Husky Stadium, Washington

https://restoredhearing.com/2015/08/19/6-loudest-sports-stadiums/
6 Loudest Sports Stadiums

Props to you for a great post and superb pics.It will be most gratifying to ALL RUTGERS PEOPLE when the TEAM returns to NEW JERSEY with a Puppy Pelt.Coach Ash's FIRST WIN!!

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

Few Months ?
The opening game is only 8 weeks away.

Your Husky Athletic Dept. better start their mass donations of tickets to get fans in the Stadium for Sept. 3rd.

8 weeks = two months

two months = a few months.

There's plenty of time to sell those tickets. :)

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/insider/post?id=101256
Future Power Rankings: Washington, Pac-12's sleeping giant, has awoken


http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/101319/ranking-pac-12s-defensive-triplets-no-1-washington
Ranking Pac-12's defensive triplets: No. 1 Washington


http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/101222/ranking-pac-12s-offensive-triplets-no-2-washington
Ranking Pac-12's offensive triplets: No. 2 Washington

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

http://espn.go.com/college-football...per-teams-crash-college-football-playoff-2016
Georgia, Nebraska top list of 2016 CFP super sleepers


http://espn.go.com/college-football...sleeper-team-contend-college-football-playoff
Experience on defense and in the backfield makes Washington a sleeper

 

[RU#1fan]

8 weeks = two months

two months = a few months.

There's plenty of time to sell those tickets. :)

Not so fast my friend.
Two months never equals a few months.
Few = 3 or more
A Couple = 2.
Fact is the Opening game is 8 weeks away ( 2 months ....not a few months)
2nd Fact = As of this morning on One Ticket Site alone - Monster Ticket has thousands of Washington Husky game tickets for sale for September 3rd. These tickets were just a representative of tickets on one lower side of the Stadium-101 to 110.

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

Not so fast my friend.
Two months never equals a few months.
Few = 3 or more
A Couple = 2.
Fact is the Opening game is 8 weeks away ( 2 months ....not a few months)
2nd Fact = As of this morning on One Ticket Site alone - Monster Ticket has thousands of Washington Husky game tickets for sale for September 3rd. These tickets were just a representative of tickets on one lower side of the Stadium-101 to 110.

Ticket sales should pick up once school begins. That and people getting back from vacation / trips, etc...

On the flip side the UW AD has done a horrible job of marketing Washington football. She sucks.