On stage ... Washington

July, 24, 2012

7/24/12

4:02

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By Ted Miller | ESPN.com

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. -- Some notes from Washington coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback Keith Price and cornerback Desmond Trufant.

Sarkisian notes that this is the first time he's brought two players to media day whom he recruited.
Sarkisian is projected to start four seniors.
Sarkisian: "We think we're on the brink of something special at the University of Washington."
Sarkisian: "Embracing opportunity to play at CenturyLink Stadium."
Sarkisian: "I think we'd be remiss to put all our eggs in one basket" for early season schedule, which includes LSU, Oregon, Stanford and USC.
Sarkisian on USC: "The defense is underrated."
Price on playing against Robert Griffin III: "Before the game, coach Sark said we were going to break records ... you show up or go home ... the offense showed up to play."
Sarkisian on former Cal assistant Tosh Lupoi recruiting for the Bears one day and then recruiting for the Huskies the next when hired at UW: "It's the business ... it was not the intent in making that hire to steal another school's recruits."
Sarkisian on offensive line: "I think we have enough depth at the position that we have some versatility there ... obviously that is one of our question marks."
Sarkisian on injured defensive end Hau'oli Jamora, who's coming back from a knee injury: "Jamora looks great."
Sarkisian said the defense will be a hybrid 3-4 and 4-3, with the defense being flexible based on the game.
Sarkisian: "We're progressing incrementally ... the challenge for us now is to put it all together."
Sarkisian said incoming freshman safety Shaq Thompson could see some action on offense, too.
Sarkisian on how much Huskies can improve on defense: "I think it can be dramatic ... I don't think this will be a long and drawn out process. This thing can get turned around and turned around quickly."

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