Tagged: Washington Huskies

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9:00pm

Thu October 20, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

UW needs more than luck to beat Stanford in 'game of the decade'

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The Washington Huskies play one of the best teams in the country on Saturday – the Stanford Cardinal and their star quarterback Andrew Luck. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says this is one of the most significant games UW has played in a decade.

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12:20pm

Thu October 20, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: 'Biggest Huskies game in years' this weekend

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The Washington Huskies take on Stanford in California this Saturday. They're hoping for a much better showing than last season's embarrassing 41-0 loss at Husky Stadium.

Standing in their way is the best quarterback since John Elway, according to KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel.

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9:00pm

Thu September 15, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Double drag likely this weekend for Hawks and Huskies fans

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This might not be the best weekend to be a Seahawks or Husky fan. Both teams are big underdogs in road games against major football powerhouses.

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel can't recall a time when both teams were so heavily favored to lose in the same weekend.

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9:12am

Fri March 18, 2011
College Basketball Championships

Gonzaga aces first NCAA test; Huskies play tonight

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Gonzaga continued its late season win streak, roaring through its first game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament with a solid win over St. John's last night, 86-71. The Zags dominated in rebounding, and just about every other category, against their favored Big East conference opponent, writes The Seattle Times' Bud Withers:

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2:37am

Fri December 24, 2010
Sports with Art Thiel

UW 'excited but serious' about Holiday Bowl

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The Washington Huskies are working hard to prepare for their first bowl appearance in eight years.  They play Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl next Thursday, December 30th, in San Diego. 

Sports commentator Art Thiel shared with KPLU’s Kirsten Kendrick the many reasons why this game is such a big deal for Washington and not for Nebraska. 

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6:13am

Mon December 6, 2010
News Roundup

Monday morning's headlines

Eyes turn to Olympia on eve of budget talks, Bellevue takes a hit, Pierce County plans protections against nature's hits,  and the Huskies fight their way to a Holiday. 

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