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Pac-10 preview: No. 7 Washington Huskies

DEAN RUTZ / THE TIMES Charles Frederick was second on the team with 59 receptions last season.

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2003: 6-6 (4-4 in Pac-10).

Coach: Keith Gilbertson (second year, 6-6).

What's to like: Young RBs Kenny James and Shelton Sampson look like players, WR-KR Charles Frederick is a difference-maker, DE Manase Hopoi had 10-1/2 tackles for loss last year, and Derrick Johnson is one of top returning corners in Pac-10.

Up in the air: QB is still a guess, the OL allowed 35 sacks last year, and the DL will be very young at tackle.

Impact newcomer: S Dashon Goldson, a JC transfer, has been one of the most impressive Huskies.

 
Key performer: LB Joe Lobendahn, whose potential the Huskies once prized, returns after missing most of 2003 with a knee injury.

Stud student: DE Ty Eriks has a 3.7 GPA in biology.

Bottom line: The Huskies are still making the transition to Gilbertson, but they aren't without talent. The emergence of a workable QB is vital, and the opening two games against Fresno State and UCLA at Husky Stadium probably will keynote season.

Offense
Pos.	Player	Yr.	Comment
FL	Charles Frederick	Sr.	Will need to do more this year
LT	Khalif Barnes	Sr.	Hoping for breakout season
LG	Clay Walker	So.	Started six games last year
C	Brad Vanneman	Jr.	Two starts last season
RG	Stanley Daniels	So.	Former D-lineman played sparingly last year
RT	Ryan Brooks	Sr.	Has played sparingly so far
TE	Joe Toledo	Jr.	Back injury still a concern
QB	Casey Paus	Jr.	Has thrown just 23 passes
TB	Kenny James	So.	Leading returning rusher (530 yards)
FB	Zach Tuiasosopo	Sr.	Could have bigger role this season
SE	Corey Williams	So.	Steps in for Reggie Williams
PK	Evan Knudson	Jr.	Mike Braunstein also in picture
Defense
Pos.	Player	Yr.	Comment
DE	Mike Mapuolesega	Jr.	JC transfer finally sees field
DT	Manase Hopoi	Sr.	Started all games last year
DT	Dan Milsten	So.	Donny Mateaki also in mix here
DE	Brandon Ala	So.	One start last season
SLB	Evan Benjamin	Jr.	Moves up from safety
MLB	Joe Lobendahn	Jr.	Recovered from knee injury
WLB	Scott White	So.	Heady player gets his chance
FS	Dashon Goldson	Jr.	JC transfer has turned heads early
SS	Jimmy Newell	Sr.	Moves from FS so Goldson can play
CB	Derrick Johnson	Sr.	May be best player on team
CB	Sam Cunningham	Sr.	May be most improved player
P	Sean Douglas	So.	Has big leg, needs consistency