Washington Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is Special
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is special and his Huskies will play the Michigan Wolverines Monday night for college football’s national championship. What do we know about the Huskies? Well, we will find out in a moment with a Huskies Quiz from Craig Shemon and Company on ESPN Southwest Florida.
MICHAEL PENIX JR. IS SPECIAL
Penix is a special player. He began his career with Tom Allen and the Indiana Hoosiers. When he was healthy he was amazing. His most famous play included a stretch for the end zone pylon in 2020 (which he may or may not have reached but replay allowed the play to stand and the Hoosiers upset a ranked Penn State team in Bloomington). But he never played more than six games in a season due to multiple ACL injuries. But he kept coming back. The kid does not quit. However, he did feel a change of scenery would do him good and he transferred to Washington where he has remained healthy and played two spectacular seasons. In 2023 Penix was the Heisman runner-up and now he will play on the national stage with a chance to win a national championship vs Michigan Monday night.
WASHINGTON HUSKIES FOOTBALL TRIVIA
- Who is the quarterback of the Washington Huskies? Michael Penix Jr.
- Who is the head coach of the Huskies? Kalen DeBoer
- What city do the Washington Huskies call home? Seattle
- What is the name of the Huskies football stadium? Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium
- The Huskies stadium is next to Union Bay. What is the name of that lake? Lake Washington
- In 1978 Warren Moon led the Huskies to a 27-20 Rose Bowl victory over who? Michigan
- Who did Washington defeat in the Pac 12 championship? Oregon
- What is the name of the annual Washington vs Washington State game? Apple Cup
- Who is the Huskies all time leading passer? Jake Browning (Cody Pickett #2)
- Who did Washington share a national title with in 1991? Miami
Best Names in College Football
Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB, Alabama)
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Not just a fun name. He is considered to be a top cornerback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Storm Duck (CB, Louisville)
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Originally he transferred to Penn State, but after Spring Ball he then transferred to Louisville.
Shitta Sillah (DE, Boston College)
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Played one game last year, then had season ending surgery.
Boobie Curry (WR, Buffalo)
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Made Sauce Gardener’s list for Sauciest names in college football. The Thai Curry sauce.
Major Burns (S, LSU)
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Third season with LSU. Major is majoring in Sports Administration.
Squirrel White (WR, Tennessee)
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Not his ‘real’ name. Nickname originated from his great grandmother, who called him “Squirrel” as an infant after he moved simultaneously with a squirrel in her garden.
Kavosiey Smoke (RB, Colorado)
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Since everyone pronounces his first name wrong, he’d rather people just call him ‘smoke’.
Tiger Shanks (OL, UNLV)
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Tiger Shanks is Canadian. Has a sister named Maria.
Power Echols (LB, UNC)
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Living up to that name. Honorable Mention All-ACC (2022)
