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What Jedd Fisch said after Washington lost to No. 1 Oregon football

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December 1, 2024

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What Jedd Fisch said after Washington lost to No. 1 Oregon football

EUGENE — No. 1 Oregon beat Washington 49-21 Saturday night at Autzen Stadium.

Jedd Fisch recapped the loss for the Huskies (6-6, 4-5 Big Ten), who await their bowl game destination and matchup.

Below is a transcript of Fisch’s postgame press conference.

No. 1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) vs. No. 4 Penn State (11-1, 8-1)

When: Saturday, Nov. 30
Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene
TV channel: NBC
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JEDD FISCH

Opening Statement…

“A tough night, obviously. We did not play our best and we ran into a really, really good football team, the No. 1 in the country and they certainly reflected that today. I think that they don’t really have many weaknesses. I thought we had some moments that I was proud of our guys and how we played at certain times in the game. (The score) was 7-6 in the middle of the second quarter or so, but it got away from us a little bit. I liked how we responded at the end of the half to make it 28-14. I thought we came out and did a decent job in that first drive but in the end, we just didn’t make enough plays. We had too many negative plays. Demond Williams had a lot of good plays, 85% completion for the night. But obviously, we can’t take as many sacks as we took. We got a lot to work on and we have 15 practices to do it. We have Signing Day on Wednesday, we have a portal window opening on Monday. The new calendar is certainly interesting, so we’re going to have to get after it. We’re going to come in tomorrow, grade the film and start scheduling practices for next week and be ready for a bowl game. As I said to our team in there, you have a chance to play in the postseason and you earn the right through 12 games, not through one. When you win six, you get to play in the bowl game and that’s what we’re looking forward to doing.”

On Will Rogers’ response to not starting vs Oregon…

“Will [Rogers] was fantastic, as he has been all year long. I let Will know very early, two weeks ago, that this was the direction we were going and he was an A-plus as he has been all year long. I can’t say enough good things about Will Rogers the person. I am so proud to have had the opportunity to coach him this year. I am going to miss him, and if he ever comes back, he will have a coaching job here.”

On Will Rogers’ availability for a bowl game…

“I expect Will (Rogers) to be around all the time. He is fantastic. He is going to prepare the same way he would as a starter. We talk a lot about being able to help Demond (Williams) if Demond is going to start, which he will. Also for Will to be able to continue on his journey and reach his dreams.”

On the decision to start Demond Williams vs Oregon…

“At this time in the season, after the way we moved the ball in the second half against Penn State when Demond was in…we had three drives where we got inside the 20, two of which were field goals. And then the three drives he had in the second half against UCLA, which led to 17 points. It was time and it is nice to have a full game of film to coach him off of. We are in a situation where now I can sit down with him and go through each play. We had 57 plays that we can now go through. There’s a lot of situations there and he has three years left so we can get him going. We also have 15 practices to get him those starting reps.”

On Demond Williams taking accountability for Oregon’s 10 sacks…

“We trained him well to say that. I would hope he would say that. I would hope that our line would take the same accountability, our running backs would take the same accountability. I think all of it is a learning curve. I’ve always said that all 11 score touchdowns and all 11 take sacks. There’s so much to it. It’s getting open, it’s getting rid of the ball, it’s holding up in protection. There is a lot to learn from that. I think he’s going to learn when to get rid of the ball. But on the same token, there’s probably times where I yelled ‘Get rid of the ball’ and he scrambled around and got a first down on third down. This is what we’re going to have to learn and this is what we’re going to live with and continue to see Demond’s growth throughout this process.”

On defensive performance vs Oregon…

“We would always like to be better and bigger up front and make more plays to push the line of scrimmage. They had way too many yards after contact. Rushing the ball, they were able to do it at their disclosure. They were able to pick and choose the run game. They were getting too many yards from it. We need to be able to get bigger. We need to be able to really handle an offensive line that is built for the Big Ten.”

On reviewing the film vs just moving forward…

“There is too much to learn. We are such a young team and there is so much to learn in many places. For no other reason, we are playing with a true freshman quarterback. We will look at the tape and teach him off of it. There are so many other reasons to learn. For our receivers, when you’re correcting Denzel Boston, he has two more years. When you correct Jeremiah Hunter, Rashid Williams has to learn from that. When you correct Keleki Latu, Decker DeGraaf has to learn from that. Obviously on defense Khmori House has to learn from every correction we make to Alphonzo Tuputala and Carson Bruener. As does Isaiah Ward, continuing to get better, but he gets corrected on every play. As does Ephesians (Prysock), as does Makell Esteen, as does Vince Holmes, Peyton Waters. There’s so many young players on this team, we have to keep learning.”

On Russell Davis’ status…

“We lost him in Tuesday’s practice. He will not be back for the bowl game. He will have to get operated on and we will see him back in about three months.”

On the future of the program…

“There’s part of coming to an end in a regular season where you have emotions. Where you’re giving hugs to guys like (Carson) Bruener and (Alphonzo) Tuputala and you’re building these strong relationships with players who have been here a lot longer than I have. On the same token, there is energy and excitement about what is in the future. We have talked about sending this team out with a winning record, sending the team out with a bowl game championship. Send this team out in a place where they can say ‘we won seven with a team that nobody expected us to do much.’ And then let’s see what it looks like next year with all these young guys and the youth movement that has occurred. I’m really looking forward to what this team can do now and in the future.”

On who will start the bowl game…

“Demond (Williams) will start the bowl game.

— James Crepea covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.

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Utah Starts Road Trip with Win in Washington | Utah Mammoth

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March 4, 2026

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Utah Starts Road Trip with Win in Washington | Utah Mammoth

Both of Utah’s power play units scored in the win. Sergachev scored his 10^th goal of the season on the power play 13 and a half minutes into the first period. Peterka scored his 21^st of the season, on the man-advantage, in the final two minutes of the middle frame.

Peterka has three power play goals in the 2025-26 campaign while Sergachev has matched a career-high with five power play goals this season. Overall, Utah’s power play has scored six goals in the last six games. That output matches the Mammoth’s total from their previous 18 games (per Mammoth PR). Tourigny discussed what’s changed with the team’s performance in recent games.

“(The) puck gets in,” Tourigny laughed. “But, no, I think there’s a number of things. The most important thing is we’re aggressive. We’re attacking.

“…If you look at our goal, the first one, it’s a direct play to the net and then on the loose puck recovery we take a shot with traffic and we score,” Tourigny continued. “On the second one, it’s a slot pass, a great shot by (Peterka). I think we had that attack mindset.”

Guenther, who is on the Mammoth’s top power play unit, agreed with Tourigny’s assessment of attacking more.

“I think just attacking, less predictable,” Guenther explained. “Shooting it more, I think (it is) just work really. Trying to play like a 5-on-5 mindset but on the (power play).”

The Mammoth made several line changes for tonight’s game and the new lines started to find chemistry, despite it being the first game with these changes.

“I like them,” Tourigny said of the changes. “Obviously (Guenther) got a goal, but Cooley’s line was really good. I was looking at the expected goals at the end, I think they were above 90%. So that’s pretty, pretty awesome. Then I think (Barrett Hayton’s) line worked really hard. They’re heavy on pucks and they play well defensively. I did like (Michael Carcone’s) line in (the) previous three games, and I did like them again tonight.”

When Washington pushed back with a power play goal and multiple close chances in the third period, Utah fought hard against the momentum swing to secure the win.

“I thought we did a pretty good job,” Keller explained. “Weathering the storm as much as we could. They’re a great veteran team. They made it hard on us. They pressured us all over the ice, but I was proud of the way we fought there towards the end.”

Utah’s bench was positive and calm throughout the game, especially late in the third. This helped the Mammoth through the momentum swings. Keller, who had two assists in the win, was one of the key voices for the Mammoth.

“He’s one of the guys who was really positive on the bench,” Tourigny explained. “(All the players) were but (Keller) was really vocal. He was really good energy on the bench. So that was really good.”

Additional Notes from Tonight (per Mammoth PR)

Guenther had two points in the win (1G, 1A) and the forward has earned a team-high nine points (5G, 4A) through six road games in 2026. He has become the third Mammoth skater to reach the 50-point mark this season (28G, 23A) and established a new career-high in goals.

Sergachev has 18 power play points this season (5G, 13A) and is tied with Keller for the team lead this season.

Keller has recorded multiple primary assists in a game for the seventh time this season and the 27^th time in his NHL career. He has now tallied multiple points in four of his last six contests (2G, 8A), with three multi-assist outings over that span.

The Mammoth continue their five-game road trip in Philadelphia on Thursday night. Game time is 5 p.m. MT and available to watch on Mammoth+ and Utah16.

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Commanders 2026 Mock Draft Madness 5.0

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March 3, 2026

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The views and opinions expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of the team.

In anticipation of the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held April 23 – 25 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, here’s a compilation of various league experts’ predictions about what the Washington Commanders will do with the No. 7 overall pick. Check back weekly until the draft for more updates.

Expert: Nate Davis, USA Today

Selection: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (March 2)

Analysis: Is he the best defender in this draft? Arguably. Can he play exceptionally in the slot, box or center field? Yep. And Washington could need a leader who can make plays behind the line given the potential departure of LB Bobby Wagner, who will be 36 next season, in free agency.

Expert: Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report

Selection: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (March 2)

Analysis: At Miami last season, he was easily one of the top two or three players in all of college football. He has explosive power and quickness to work up and down the line of scrimmage. His play is everything a team wants in a high first-round selection.

Expert: Jordan Reid, ESPN

Selection: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State (March 3)

Analysis: Downs is one of the smartest football players I’ve ever studied. His football IQ, versatility on the back end and sure tackling ability make him a worthy selection at this spot even though a safety hasn’t been drafted in the top 10 since 2017 (Jamal Adams). Washington gave up a lot of explosive passing plays last season, with opponents averaging 8.1 yards per attempt (third worst in the NFL). The Commanders also had a mere eight interceptions in 2025, which was the fourth worst in the league. Downs could help them improve in both areas.

Expert: Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

Selection: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami (March 2)

Analysis: This pick would fade the historical norm for edge defenders with shorter arms, but Bain can rush the passer and is a block destructor against the run. Just a damn-good football player.

Expert: Jaime Eisner, The Draft Network

Selection: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (March 2)

Analysis: Sonny Styles is the kind of dynamic player the Commanders desperately need on the second level. He offers a rare combination of energy, versatility, and pass-rush ability. The fact that he’s already excelled as the green dot for Ohio State proves he has the leadership and high football IQ to be an instant starter and the commander of the Washington defense. Styles wowed with his measurables and athleticism at the NFL Combine.

Expert: Nate Tice and Charles McDonald

Selection: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (March 2)

Analysis: As tempting as it will be to add an offensive player of some kind here, with tasty options at offensive line, wide receiver, tight end and running back, the Commanders instead add firepower to a defense that has to get faster, younger and just straight up better. Bailey is an explosive pass rusher who is constantly attacking offensive tackles. He will never be a strong run defender, but he has long arms (measured at 33 ¾ inches at the combine) and has improved in that area. Bailey is the exact type of talent injection this defense needs.

Expert: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports

Selection: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State (March 2)

Analysis: Could Reese fall to No. 7? It seems like a long shot, but if the Bills trade up for a WR, things can get interesting quickly. This is a best-case scenario for the Commanders, who have to upgrade their pass rush.

Expert: Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus

Selection: Rueben Bain, EDGE, Miami (March 2)

Analysis: Bain measured in with short arms (sub-31 inches), but we already knew that would happen. That doesn’t change his tape or the fact that he is one of the top three-down defensive linemen in the class. He would immediately be the biggest difference maker on the Commanders’ defensive line after racking up the most pressures (83) in college football this past season.

Expert: Henry McKenna, FOX Sports

Selection: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State (Feb. 26)

Analysis: Dan Quinn was in Dallas when the Cowboys had the inspired idea to convert Micah Parsons into a pass-rusher. Can Quinn do it again with Reese?

Expert: Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News

Selection: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (March 2)

Analysis: The Commanders should be prepared to jump on Bailey should he fall here after his freakish athletic profile was on display at the Combine. Dan Quinn needs this level of dynamic pass rusher who also has rare dropback coverage skills outside.

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Tulip Day Washington draws buzz as sign-up site goes down

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March 2, 2026

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WASHINGTON – Coming up this month, spring’s most colorful new event: Tulip Day Washington.

What we know:

On March 15, 2026, Tulip Day Washington will transform DC’s National Mall into a vibrant tulip-picking garden beautiful views of U.S. Capitol

This one-day event will take place from 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM, offering a floral showcase of approximately 150,000 tulips; visitors are invited to pick their choice of 10 tulips for free upon arrival.

Dig deeper:

The registration site for Tulip Day is currently down, showing users “This site is currently unavailable. If you’re the owner of this website, please contact your hosting provider to get this resolved.”

Users on social media say the event may be sold out.

Check tulipday.eu for updates.

The backstory:

The event is organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands and Royal Anthos, a Dutch trade association, in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The display of tulips will be in the shape of the number 250.

The bulbs come from the Netherlands, but are being grown in Virginia and New Jersey.

These won’t be the first tulips on the National Mall, however. The Floral Library, also known as the Tulip Library, features 93 beds of flowers near the Tidal Basin. The Floral Library was established in 1969, and is maintained by the National Park Services. These flowers, though, are to be enjoyed only – not to be picked.

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