Christian Caple
@christiancaple.bsky.social
Writing about University of Washington football at OnMontlake.com. Co-host of Say Who, Say Pod.
Here's what's in Washington's new multimedia rights deal with Learfield — and what it pays.
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Inside Washington's new multimedia rights deal with Learfield
What's in it ... and what it pays.
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May 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Here's what's in Washington's new multimedia rights deal with Learfield — and what it pays.
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Why Derek Colman-Brusa says: "I would have been foolish to pass up on this opportunity to play for Washington."
Plus, a bunch of post-spring thoughts on observations on the 2025 Huskies.
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Plus, a bunch of post-spring thoughts on observations on the 2025 Huskies.
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Montlake Musings: Why Derek Colman-Brusa didn't want to wait
Plus a bunch of post-spring thoughts and observations.
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May 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Why Derek Colman-Brusa says: "I would have been foolish to pass up on this opportunity to play for Washington."
Plus, a bunch of post-spring thoughts on observations on the 2025 Huskies.
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Plus, a bunch of post-spring thoughts on observations on the 2025 Huskies.
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Washington wraps up its second spring under Jedd Fisch with Friday's spring game.
Here are 10 players whose stock I'm buying after their performance this spring.
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Here are 10 players whose stock I'm buying after their performance this spring.
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Ten Huskies whose stock I'm buying after spring practices
Which players helped themselves most?
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April 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Washington wraps up its second spring under Jedd Fisch with Friday's spring game.
Here are 10 players whose stock I'm buying after their performance this spring.
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Here are 10 players whose stock I'm buying after their performance this spring.
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It's no secret: Washington wants a bigger defensive line in 2025. Also: one of the Huskies' d-linemen spent the past couple months trying to get (a bit) smaller.
12 things to know from the Huskies' fifth practice of spring, with a D-line focus:
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12 things to know from the Huskies' fifth practice of spring, with a D-line focus:
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Washington spring practice, Day 5: A bigger d-line, and 12 other things to know
One defensive lineman actually slimmed down a bit.
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April 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
It's no secret: Washington wants a bigger defensive line in 2025. Also: one of the Huskies' d-linemen spent the past couple months trying to get (a bit) smaller.
12 things to know from the Huskies' fifth practice of spring, with a D-line focus:
www.onmontlake.com/p/washington...
12 things to know from the Huskies' fifth practice of spring, with a D-line focus:
www.onmontlake.com/p/washington...
Tulane transfer Kai Horton wasn't deterred knowing Washington already had its starting QB for 2025.
Why he chose the Huskies, and lots more from Day 2 of UW spring practices.
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Why he chose the Huskies, and lots more from Day 2 of UW spring practices.
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Washington spring practice: Why Tulane transfer QB Kai Horton chose UW
He's competing for the backup job behind Demond Williams Jr.
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April 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Tulane transfer Kai Horton wasn't deterred knowing Washington already had its starting QB for 2025.
Why he chose the Huskies, and lots more from Day 2 of UW spring practices.
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Why he chose the Huskies, and lots more from Day 2 of UW spring practices.
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Some might have stopped at 12 things. Some might have tried to force a 14th thing.
Not me. Here are 13 things to know about Washington's first spring practice of 2025.
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Not me. Here are 13 things to know about Washington's first spring practice of 2025.
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13 things to know about Washington's first spring practice of 2025
Omari Evans had a nice day at Dempsey.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Some might have stopped at 12 things. Some might have tried to force a 14th thing.
Not me. Here are 13 things to know about Washington's first spring practice of 2025.
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Not me. Here are 13 things to know about Washington's first spring practice of 2025.
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One last pre-spring position review before Washington begins spring practices this afternoon: the defensive backs.
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Washington pre-spring position review: Defensive backs
Veteran starters, inexperienced depth.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
One last pre-spring position review before Washington begins spring practices this afternoon: the defensive backs.
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Lots of names in today's story for various reasons: Denzel Boston, Ephesians Prysock, Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, Quentin Moore, Decker DeGraaf, Rashid Williams, Leroy Bryant, Caleb Presley, others.
Read them again here, plus all the words in between:
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Read them again here, plus all the words in between:
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Jedd Fisch shares injury news — and other updates — ahead of Washington spring practices
A couple starters are out after "cleanup" procedures, and a star recruit is recovering from a high-school knee injury.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Lots of names in today's story for various reasons: Denzel Boston, Ephesians Prysock, Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, Quentin Moore, Decker DeGraaf, Rashid Williams, Leroy Bryant, Caleb Presley, others.
Read them again here, plus all the words in between:
www.onmontlake.com/p/jedd-fisch...
Read them again here, plus all the words in between:
www.onmontlake.com/p/jedd-fisch...
Our Washington pre-spring position review continues with a look at the inside linebackers.
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Washington pre-spring position review: Linebackers
Experienced transfers headline a new-look group.
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March 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Our Washington pre-spring position review continues with a look at the inside linebackers.
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Continuing our pre-spring look at each of Washington's position groups with the running backs.
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Washington pre-spring position review: Running back
Jonah Coleman and Adam Mohammed should be a solid duo. Will others use the spring to prove they deserve carries, too?
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March 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Continuing our pre-spring look at each of Washington's position groups with the running backs.
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Washington pre-spring position review: Quarterback.
The Huskies' starter is a guy who made Jeremiah Hunter say this: "I’ve never seen nothin’ like that, like, with my own eyes."
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The Huskies' starter is a guy who made Jeremiah Hunter say this: "I’ve never seen nothin’ like that, like, with my own eyes."
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Washington pre-spring position review: Quarterback
It's Demond Williams Jr.'s team now.
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March 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Washington pre-spring position review: Quarterback.
The Huskies' starter is a guy who made Jeremiah Hunter say this: "I’ve never seen nothin’ like that, like, with my own eyes."
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The Huskies' starter is a guy who made Jeremiah Hunter say this: "I’ve never seen nothin’ like that, like, with my own eyes."
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Here’s to two years of On Montlake — and to you, too. Reflections on the best job I’ve ever had:
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Here's to 2 years of On Montlake — and to you
Two years in, we're still thriving. Your support is as critical as ever.
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March 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Here’s to two years of On Montlake — and to you, too. Reflections on the best job I’ve ever had:
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What will a rev-share agreement look like between Washington and its athletes in a post-House world? I obtained a copy of the MOU template via public records request.
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How will Washington pay athletes in a post-House world? A look at the contract template
Via public records request, we examine the NIL contract terms UW is presenting to its athletes.
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February 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What will a rev-share agreement look like between Washington and its athletes in a post-House world? I obtained a copy of the MOU template via public records request.
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Zach Durfee just wants to get healthy, Jonah Coleman wants to get faster, and Washington is reportedly hiring a bunch of new assistants — and a salary cap guy.
Huskies notes, here:
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Huskies notes, here:
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Huskies notes: Zach Durfee, Jonah Coleman and a bunch of new assistants
Plus, Washington hired a salary cap guy.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Zach Durfee just wants to get healthy, Jonah Coleman wants to get faster, and Washington is reportedly hiring a bunch of new assistants — and a salary cap guy.
Huskies notes, here:
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Huskies notes, here:
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Nate Robinson needed a kidney.
Shane Cleveland knew he could help.
"I just want to make the kind of world that I want to live in. I’d want somebody to do this for me, too, if I was in this position."
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Shane Cleveland knew he could help.
"I just want to make the kind of world that I want to live in. I’d want somebody to do this for me, too, if I was in this position."
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Nate Robinson needed a kidney. Shane Cleveland knew he could help
'It was just one of those moments where there was great clarity on what I needed to do.'
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February 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Nate Robinson needed a kidney.
Shane Cleveland knew he could help.
"I just want to make the kind of world that I want to live in. I’d want somebody to do this for me, too, if I was in this position."
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Shane Cleveland knew he could help.
"I just want to make the kind of world that I want to live in. I’d want somebody to do this for me, too, if I was in this position."
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Had been meaning to experiment with Substack's chat feature for a while. Opened it up to paid subscribers this week and it's been a cool place to ask questions and interact. Check it out here:
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Join Christian Caple’s subscriber chat
Subscribe to On Montlake and join the conversation.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Had been meaning to experiment with Substack's chat feature for a while. Opened it up to paid subscribers this week and it's been a cool place to ask questions and interact. Check it out here:
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Lots of news and notes from Jedd Fisch, UW coaches and a few players today.
— Fisch on coaching changes
— Carver Willis on portal craziness
— Jacob Manu on injury timeline
— First impressions of Ryan Walters/Michael Switzer
More:
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— Fisch on coaching changes
— Carver Willis on portal craziness
— Jacob Manu on injury timeline
— First impressions of Ryan Walters/Michael Switzer
More:
www.onmontlake.com/p/jedd-fisch...
Jedd Fisch on coaching changes ... and lots more
News and notes from a big ol' UW football media event.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Lots of news and notes from Jedd Fisch, UW coaches and a few players today.
— Fisch on coaching changes
— Carver Willis on portal craziness
— Jacob Manu on injury timeline
— First impressions of Ryan Walters/Michael Switzer
More:
www.onmontlake.com/p/jedd-fisch...
— Fisch on coaching changes
— Carver Willis on portal craziness
— Jacob Manu on injury timeline
— First impressions of Ryan Walters/Michael Switzer
More:
www.onmontlake.com/p/jedd-fisch...
Andrew Minear, executive director of Montlake Futures, joined
@dannyoneil.bsky.social and me on Say Who, Say Pod for a lengthy conversation about all things NIL.
We asked Andrew a few of the most frequent Qs I hear from UW fans. Give it a listen.
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@dannyoneil.bsky.social and me on Say Who, Say Pod for a lengthy conversation about all things NIL.
We asked Andrew a few of the most frequent Qs I hear from UW fans. Give it a listen.
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Say Who, Say Pod, Ep. 135
Listen now | Andrew Minear, executive director of Montlake Futures, joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion of NIL in college football.
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January 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Andrew Minear, executive director of Montlake Futures, joined
@dannyoneil.bsky.social and me on Say Who, Say Pod for a lengthy conversation about all things NIL.
We asked Andrew a few of the most frequent Qs I hear from UW fans. Give it a listen.
www.onmontlake.com/p/say-who-sa...
@dannyoneil.bsky.social and me on Say Who, Say Pod for a lengthy conversation about all things NIL.
We asked Andrew a few of the most frequent Qs I hear from UW fans. Give it a listen.
www.onmontlake.com/p/say-who-sa...
Drew Fowler is #OpenToWork. Also, he'd love to some day take over a high-school program with several of his UW teammates. And he's grateful for what he learned from four head coaches.
That and lots more in Fowler's exit interview here:
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That and lots more in Fowler's exit interview here:
t.co/yF4R5APMih
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January 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Drew Fowler is #OpenToWork. Also, he'd love to some day take over a high-school program with several of his UW teammates. And he's grateful for what he learned from four head coaches.
That and lots more in Fowler's exit interview here:
t.co/yF4R5APMih
That and lots more in Fowler's exit interview here:
t.co/yF4R5APMih
Washington's unsung heroes of 2024
Which Huskies deserve more recognition than they're getting?
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January 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
How the NCAA's JUCO waiver could impact Washington's roster now ... and what future changes could mean.
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What the NCAA's JUCO waiver means for Washington
Anyone interested in another year for Thaddeus Dixon?
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December 24, 2024 at 12:42 AM
How the NCAA's JUCO waiver could impact Washington's roster now ... and what future changes could mean.
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The On Montlake transfer portal tracker: for tracking the transfer portal, On Montlake.
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Washington transfer portal tracker 2024/2025
Follow along through another offseason of roster movement.
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December 20, 2024 at 11:58 PM
The On Montlake transfer portal tracker: for tracking the transfer portal, On Montlake.
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