Raley: Behind the scenes, some Husky football fans are not happy
Seven weeks into the season, there is concern from within the Husky football program
Despite a solid start to the season, fan support is dwindling
Raley: Behind the scenes, some Husky football fans are not happy. Despite a solid start to the season, fan support is dwindling
Despite a 4-3 record, some fans are concerned about the direction of the program. Those concerns were only amplified after the Huskies' 35-32 loss to UCLA on Saturday.
The loss dropped the Huskies to 1-3 in Pac-12 play, and it was their second straight defeat at home. The Huskies have now lost three of their last four games, and they are in danger of missing out on a bowl game for the second straight year.
There are a number of reasons for the Huskies' struggles this season. The offense has been inconsistent, and the defense has been unable to get enough stops. The Huskies have also been hurt by injuries, and they have been without several key players in recent weeks.
The Huskies have a bye this week, and they will need to use that time to figure out how to fix their problems. They have a tough schedule remaining, and they will need to play much better if they want to salvage their season.
Some fans have been critical of head coach Jimmy Lake
Some fans have been critical of head coach Jimmy Lake, and they believe that he is not the right person to lead the program.
Lake is in his third season as the Huskies' head coach, and he has a record of 17-14. He led the Huskies to a Pac-12 championship in 2020, but they have struggled since then.
Lake's critics believe that he is not a good recruiter, and they point to the fact that the Huskies have not signed a top-25 recruiting class since he took over.
They also believe that Lake is not a good game manager, and they point to the Huskies' struggles in close games.
Lake's supporters believe that he is a good coach, and they point to the fact that he led the Huskies to a Pac-12 championship in 2020.
They also believe that Lake is a good recruiter, and they point to the fact that he has signed several highly-rated recruits since he took over.
It is too early to say whether Lake is the right coach for the Huskies. He has shown some promise, but he has also made some mistakes.
The Huskies need to show improvement in the second half of the season, and if they do, Lake will likely keep his job.
The Huskies have a tough schedule remaining
The Huskies have a tough schedule remaining, and they will need to play much better if they want to salvage their season.
The Huskies' remaining schedule includes games against:
- Oregon
- Utah
- Arizona
- Washington State
- Colorado
The Huskies are favored in their games against Arizona and Colorado, but they will be underdogs in their other three games.
The Huskies need to win at least three of their remaining games to become bowl eligible.
If the Huskies can do that, it will be a successful season.
Conclusion
The Huskies are at a crossroads. They have a talented team, but they need to start playing better if they want to salvage their season.
The Huskies have a tough schedule remaining, but they have the potential to win their remaining games and become bowl eligible.
If the Huskies can do that, it will be a successful season.
