Let coach finish his rebuilding

In response to the letter about Steve Sarkisian and Husky football, well, I think the letter writer should do some fact-checking next time. (Wednesday, “New era requires new coach.”) First of all, they didn’t almost lose to Eastern Washington last year, that game was the opener of the 2011 season. Secondly, they don’t play their first four games of this season at home, the second game of the season is against the University of Illinois in Chicago, which is basically a home game for Illinois. They also have a tough schedule this year and three of the first nine games are on the road, not two.

I agree that Steve Sarkisian has a coaching seat that is getting warmer and warmer after every season of a 7-6 record, but he has resurrected the program nonetheless. Combine that with a new renovated Husky stadium about to debut and this is the year that the program should take off, and contrary to the letter writer’s beliefs, that will bring in recruits. I know that the Washington State Cougars would take 7-6 any year, but this is the University of Washington. Competing for Rose Bowls, conference championships and national championships is what the U-Dub is all about and we are right on the cusp of that again, and that is something I firmly believe. Go Huskies!

Jeff Swanson

Everett

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Opinion

toon
Editorial cartoons for Saturday, May 11

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

Foster parent abstract concept vector illustration. Foster care, father in adoption, happy interracial family, having fun, together at home, childless couple, adopted child abstract metaphor.
Editorial: State must return foster youths’ federal benefits

States, including Washington, have used those benefits, rather than hold them until adulthood.

Comment: State’s ‘ban’ of natural gas sets aside a climate tool

A new state law threatens to drive up power costs, burden the grid and work against its climate goals.

Comment: State providing help to family dementia caregivers

Policy and funding adopted by state lawmakers eases demands for those caring for Alzheimer’s patients.

Forum: A come-backer line drive no match for the Comeback Kid

There’s no scarier moment for a parent than to see your child injured, except for the thoughts that follow.

Forum: You get one shot at ‘first reaction’ to a song; enjoy it

As good as music was in the ’70s, and as much as I listen again and again, it can’t match your first time.

Paul Krugman: Blame bad-news bias for inflation sentiment

Wages, even for lower-income workers, have risen faster than inflation, defying most assumptions.

toon
Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 10

A sketchy look at the newss of the day.… Continue reading

Schwab: The Everett Clinic lost more than name in two sales

The original clinic’s physician-owners had their squabbles but always put patient care first.

Bret Stephens: Why Zionists like me can thank campus protesters

Their stridency may have ‘sharpened the contradictions,’ but it drove more away from their arguments.

Saunders: Voters need to elect fiscal watchdogs to Congress

Few in Washington, D.C., seem serious about the threat posed by the national debt. It’s time for a change.

Charles Blow: Will young voters stick with Biden despite rift?

Campus protests look to peel away young voters for Biden, but time and reality may play in his favor.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.