Pac-10 Position Breakdown: Running Back – Washington Huskies
Comments (1) New Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian inherits an offense that ranked 106th nationally in rushing yards in 2008. The former USC offensive coordinator will have to hit the ground running in his first season at U-Dub, and so will his team. Washington tailbacks have been plagued by injuries over the last year, and most of the depth chart is full of underclassmen. Still, there is potential in this year’s Huskies rushing unit, with a total of 13 players returning that had carries in 2008.
The off-season started with some bad news in Seattle. Sophomore Terrance Dailey led UW with 338 rushing yards last season, but after shoulder surgery in January he is no longer with the program.
The best news for Washington’s running game is that QB Jake Locker returns. Locker could conceivably lead the team in rushing yards this season, and if he can stay healthy, his presence should keep the ground game from a repeat of 2008’s miserable performance.
Washington’s feature back could be redshirt freshman Chris Polk. Polk was the starting running back for the first two games of 2008 before injuries forced him to miss the remainder of the season. Although Polk played as a true freshman, his injuries allowed him to qualify for a medical redshirt.
Chris Polk with the stiff arm
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