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1 Overview  





2 Schedule  





3 Roster  





4 Rankings  





5 Game summaries  



5.1  At Stanford  





5.2  At Nebraska  





5.3  Kansas State  





5.4  Arizona  





5.5  Toledo  





5.6  At California  





5.7  Oregon  





5.8  Arizona State  





5.9  At USC  





5.10  At Oregon State  





5.11  Washington State  





5.12  Vs. Michigan (Rose Bowl)  







6 Awards and honors  



6.1  National  





6.2  Conference  







7 NFL draft selections  





8 References  














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1991 Washington Huskies football

Coaches' Poll national champion
FWAA national champion
NFF national champion
Pac-10 champion
Rose Bowl champion

Rose Bowl, W 34–14 vs. Michigan

ConferencePacific-10 Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 1
APNo. 2
Record12–0 (8–0 Pac-10)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKeith Gilbertson (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorJim Lambright (15th season)
MVPMario Bailey (offense)
Steve Emtman (defense)
Captains
Home stadiumHusky Stadium
Seasons
← 1990
1992 →
1991 Pacific-10 Conference football standings
  • t
  • e
  • Conf Overall
    Team   W   L     W   L  
    No.2Washington $   8 0     12 0  
    No.8California   6 2     10 2  
    No.19UCLA   6 2     9 3  
    No.22Stanford   6 2     8 4  
    Arizona State   4 4     6 5  
    Washington State   3 5     4 7  
    Arizona   3 5     4 7  
    USC   2 6     3 8  
    Oregon   1 7     3 8  
    Oregon State   1 7     1 10  
    • $ – Conference champion
    Rankings from AP Poll

    The 1991 Washington Huskies football team represented the University of Washington in the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. Head coach Don James, in his 17th season at Washington, was assisted by coordinators Keith Gilbertson (offense) and Jim Lambright (defense), both head coaches themselves within two years.

    The 1991 team was arguably the finest team in school history and split the national championship with the Miami Hurricanes, who were also 12–0, and won the AP Poll by four votes, while Washington took the coaches' poll by nine.[1] Washington could not have played Miami in a bowl game because the Pac-10 champion was bound by contract to play in the Rose Bowl against the Big Ten champion. The Huskies soundly defeated fourth-ranked Michigan 34–14 in the Rose Bowl; the final score differential was narrowed by a late touchdown by Tyrone Wheatley of Michigan. With a minute remaining in the game, Washington was on the Michigan five-yard line, but opted to stay on the ground and run out the clock with third-string quarterback Damon Huard leading the offense.[2]

    Eleven Huskies were selected in the 1992 NFL draft, led by Steve Emtman, a dominating yet under-recruited defensive tackle from Cheney. Emtman won both the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy, and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting, won by Desmond HowardofMichigan. Defensive back Dana Hall was also selected in the first round.

    A fantasy article in Sports Illustrated titled "The Dream Game" had the Huskies narrowly defeat Miami in a playoff.[3]

    Overview[edit]

    The Huskies were ranked fourth in the 1991 pre-season. They dominated their six home games within the confines of Husky Stadium, which included two lopsided shutouts. The Dawgs' three closest games in 1991 were on the road: against Nebraska, California, and USC.

    Behind 14–6 at halftime in LincolnonABC to no. 9 Nebraska in the second game of the season, UW rallied to outscore NU in Lincoln 30–7 in the second half to win by 15, and were graciously applauded at game-end by the Cornhusker fans.[4] In mid-October, the no. 7 Cal Bears were the next-best team in the Pac-10 in 1991; the Huskies won by a touchdown in Berkeley to go to 6–0. In November in Los Angeles, the Huskies entered the game against USC undefeated at 8–0 and won a 14–3 defensive struggle, a second-straight victory over the previously dominant Trojans.

    Like the rest of the Pac-10 in 1991, the Huskies played just eight Pac-10 conference games, missing one opponent; they did not play UCLA in 1991 or 1992. The 1991 Bruins finished at 9–3 (6–2 in conference), in the top twenty in both polls (no. 18 and no. 19). UCLA lost to Tennessee of the SEC and both Bay Area teams, Cal and Stanford, but won their bowl game.

    Schedule[edit]

    DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
    September 712:30 p.m.atStanfordNo. 4
  • Stanford, CA
  • ABCW 42–745,273
    September 215:00 p.m.at No. 9Nebraska*No. 4
  • Lincoln, NE
  • ABCW 36–2176,304
    September 2812:30 p.m.Kansas State*No. 4
  • Seattle, WA
  • PrimeW 56–371,638
    October 53:30 p.m.ArizonaNo. 3
    • Husky Stadium
  • Seattle, WA
  • PrimeW 54–072,495
    October 1212:30 p.m.Toledo*No. 3
    • Husky Stadium
  • Seattle, WA
  • PrimeW 48–072,266
    October 1912:30 p.m.at No. 7CaliforniaNo. 3
  • Berkeley, CA
  • ABCW 24–1774,500
    October 2612:30 p.m.OregonNo. 3
    • Husky Stadium
  • Seattle, WA (rivalry)
  • PrimeW 29–772,318
    November 212:30 p.m.Arizona StateNo. 3
    • Husky Stadium
  • Seattle, WA
  • PrimeW 44–1672,405
    November 912:30 p.m.atUSCNo. 2
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • ABCW 14–359,320
    November 161:00 p.m.atOregon StateNo. 3
  • Corvallis, OR
  • PrimeW 58–631,588
    November 2312:30 p.m.Washington StateNo. 2
    • Husky Stadium
  • Seattle, WA (Apple Cup)
  • ABCW 56–2172,581
    January 1, 19921:45 p.m.vs. No. 4Michigan*No. 2
  • Pasadena, CA (Rose Bowl)
  • ABCW 34–14103,566
    • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time
  • [5]

    Roster[edit]

    1991 Washington Huskies football team roster
    Players Coaches
    Offense
    Pos. # Name Class
    WR 5 Mario Bailey (C) Jr
    RB 42 Jay Barry Jr
    TE 85 Mark Bruener Fr
    QB 11 Mark Brunell Jr
    RB 29 Beno Bryant Jr
    C 79 Ed Cunningham (C) Sr
    OT 66 Tom Gallagher So
    QB 12 Billy Joe Hobert So
    FB 22 Matt Jones Jr
    G 56 Pete Kaligis Jr
    RB 8 Napoleon Kaufman Fr
    OT 75 Lincoln Kennedy Jr
    OT 70 Siupeli Malamala Sr
    WR 4 Orlando McKay Sr
    G 52 Jim Nevelle So
    OT 71 Pete Pierson So
    TE 84 Aaron Pierce Sr
    G 72 Kris Rongen So
    Defense
    Pos. # Name Class
    CB 23 Walter Bailey So
    LB 46 Brett Collins (C) Sr
    DE 90 Steve Emtman Jr
    DT 75 D'Marco Farr So
    OLB 3 Jaime Fields Jr
    ILB 39 Chico Fraley Sr
    CB 5 Dana Hall Sr
    ILB 54 Dave Hoffman Jr
    OLB 48 Donald Jones (C) Sr
    DE 13 Andy Mason So
    FS 21 Bill Trull Jr
    NG 57 Tyrone Rodgers Sr
    FS 20 Tommie Smith Jr
    SS 8 Paxton Tailele Sr
    Special teams
    Pos. # Name Class
    K 4 Travis Hanson So
    P 98 John Werdel So
    Head coach
    Coordinators/assistant coaches

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured Injured
    • Redshirt Redshirt
    Source:[6]

    Rankings[edit]

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    т = Tied with team above or below ( ) = First-place votes
    Week
    PollPre1234567891011121314Final
    AP4(1)4(2)4(2)4(1)4(3)3(1)3(1)3(2)3(2)3(4)2 т (4)3(4)2(14)2(2212)2(23)2(28)
    Coaches4(3)4(3)3(2)4(1)4(1)3(1)3(1)3(1)3(2)3(2)3(8)3(8)2(15)2(27)1(29)1(3312)

    Game summaries[edit]

    At Stanford[edit]

    #4 Washington at Stanford
    1 234Total
    Washington 0 21021 42
    Stanford 0 700 7

    Washington's forced five turnovers and scored four touchdowns on the ground in a 42–7 season opening victory at Stanford. Cornerback Walter Bailey had an interception and a fumble recovery, while running back Jay Barry ran for two scores. Billy Joe Hobert, making his first career start, completed 21 of 31 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns.

    Source:[7]

    At Nebraska[edit]

    #4 Washington at #9 Nebraska
    1 234Total
    Washington 0 61020 36
    Nebraska 7 770 21

    Source:[8]

    Kansas State[edit]

    Kansas State at #4 Washington
    1 234Total
    Kansas State 0 300 3
    Washington 21 14714 56

    Arizona[edit]

    Arizona at #3 Washington
    1 234Total
    Arizona 0 000 0
    Washington 7 27146 54

    Toledo[edit]

    Toledo at #3 Washington
    1 234Total
    Toledo 0 000 0
    Washington 21 1377 48

    At California[edit]

    #3 Washington at #7 California
    1 234Total
    Washington 7 1007 24
    California 7 370 17

    Oregon[edit]

    Oregon at #3 Washington
    1 234Total
    Oregon 0 007 7
    Washington 7 1237 29

    Arizona State[edit]

    Arizona State at #3 Washington
    1 234Total
    Arizona State 0 088 16
    Washington 14 17103 44

    At USC[edit]

    #2 Washington at USC
    1 234Total
    Washington 7 700 14
    USC 0 030 3

    At Oregon State[edit]

    #2 Washington at Oregon State
    1 234Total
    Washington 16 28140 58
    Oregon State 3 300 6

    Washington State[edit]

    Washington State at #2 Washington
    1 234Total
    Washington State 7 077 21
    Washington 6 22721 56

    Vs. Michigan (Rose Bowl)[edit]

    #2 Washington vs. #4 Michigan
    1 234Total
    Huskies 0 13813 34
    Wolverines 0 707 14

    Awards and honors[edit]

    National[edit]

    Conference[edit]

    NFL draft selections[edit]

    Eleven University of Washington Huskies were selected in the 1992 NFL draft, which lasted twelve rounds with 336 selections.[10]

    = Husky Hall of Fame[11]
    Player Position Round Pick NFL club
    Steve Emtman DT 1 1 Indianapolis Colts
    Dana Hall DB 1 18 San Francisco 49ers
    Ed Cunningham C 3 61 Arizona Cardinals
    Siupeli Malamala T 3 68 New York Jets
    Aaron Pierce TE 3 69 New York Giants
    Orlando McKay WR 5 130 Green Bay Packers
    Mario Bailey WR 6 162 Houston Oilers
    Donald Jones LB 9 245 New Orleans Saints
    Kris Rongen G 11 290 Seattle Seahawks
    Brett Collins LB 12 314 Green Bay Packers
    Chico Fraley LB 12 319 Seattle Seahawks

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Stat sheet: football, final polls". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). January 2, 1992. p. E4.
  • ^ "Huskies crush Michigan 34-14". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. January 2, 1992. p. 1B.
  • ^ Murphy, Austin (January 13, 1992). "The Dream Game". Sports Illustrated. p. 34.
  • ^ Gene Wojciechowski (September 22, 1991). "Washington Wins Husker Fans, Too : Huskies: After Nebraska loses, 36-21, the Lincoln crowd musters an ovation for the stunned visitors". LA Times.
  • ^ 2003 UW Huskies football media guide, p. 209
  • ^ "Oregon outlook". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). October 26, 1991. p. 4B.
  • ^ "COLLEGE FOOTBALL: WEST/SOUTHWEST; Washington's Defense Scuttles Stanford, 42-7". The New York Times. September 7, 1991. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  • ^ "Washington 36 Nebraska 21". Husker Max. September 21, 1991. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  • ^ Hyland, Tim. "AP College Football National Champions". Football.about.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2008. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  • ^ "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2007. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  • ^ "The Husky Hall of Fame". gohuskies.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  • ^ "Billy Joe Hobert NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  • ^ "Mark Brunell NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.

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