The Huskies Road Back To A Bowl

Why Jake Locker Wins The Heisman

Jake, I began to think about you and the Heisman trophy. I remember when you first came to Washington, you had so many choices, so many places that offered you so much. You wouldn't have any of it, You made your decision to be Husky, and you stuck with it. Jake, for being a man of integrity, you win The Heisman.

When an opportunity to visit and befriend a sick child arose, you didn't just do what was expected. You made young child dying of cancer a friend and an inspiration not only to yourself, but for everybody who got to know him through you. After he passed away, you continually honored his memory,and promoted childhood cancer awareness through The Run of Hope. Jake, for being a man of character and going the extra mile, for that Jake you win The Heisman.

When times were tough for the Huskies, and people were constantly looking for somebody to point the blame at, you never once hinted that your teammates weren't up to par, you never disparaged your coaches, and you always took the burden of responsibility upon yourself. Jake that is what true leaders always do. For being a leader in the truest sense of the word, Jake you win the Heisman.

Jake, when you ended your junior year on such a high note, and every NFL scout and draft analyst was arguing about whether you or Sam Bradford would be the first QB taken, I was convinced you were gone. I apologize for underestimating the strength of your commitment to our beloved Huskies. When you eschewed 45-50 million dollars to carry through on your pledge to lead the Huskies to a bowl game, I was blown away. I shouldn't have been, because you made a promise. It is a rare thing in this day and age for people to make promises, and then do all that they can to fulfill those promises. For that Jake, you win the Heisman.

Finally Jake, when this season began to spiral out of control, and you were injured, you imposed your will to win on your teammates and against your opponents. Anybody watching could tell you were in pain, but you never let it stop you, and you never blamed it for your performances. Watching you lead our Huskies to 3 straight must-win games to go to a bowl for the first time in 8 years was an example of true grit and sheer determination. Thank you for letting us be a part of this magical season with you. For that Jake, you win The Heisman.

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Down Goes Cal!

So as the season is winding down, what started out as 3 straight that the Jake Locker and Huskies needed to win in order to go "Bowling" Now it is down to one! It could hardly be called a "pretty" game to watch as Washington had many blown opportunities. Jake throws an interception in the Husky End Zone. Play calling that was in my opinion way to conservative before halftime that allows Cal to kick a field goal that ends up to be pretty crucial when it is all said and done. A fumble by Locker as he is sacked that gets returned for 6 points. And a few other not so memorable moments that kept Cal in a game that they had no business even being in.

But in the end. Even after his ribs were clearly injured again. Jake Locker put the team on his shoulders and marched down the field, down by 3.

It got started with a beautiful pass and a great catch by Kearse on a 46 yard diving reception.
That catch was followed up with time running out with two gutsy runs. On the first run, Locker ran for 8 yards to the Cal 7 yard line. On the next play, Jake runs again on a designed play up the middle for 6 yards to the Cal 1 yard line, with time winding down. After a missed opportunity on a Jake Locker sneak call. Sark makes a "crazy" but gutsy call that pays off and instead of kicking a chip shot field goal to tie and put the game into overtime, he goes for the win with 3 seconds left of the clock on 4th down. The Cal defense keyed on Locker while Chris Polk streaked through for the winning touchdown.

Although the game was not pretty, the final drive was one of the best you will ever see. Two down and one to go. Apple Cup for a Holiday Bowl berth? Sounds good to me.
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