Quote Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve View Post
The problem he faced at WSU was that Washington recruits at around a top 30 level most years and WSU even on their best years are barely able to crack the top 50. That big of a recruiting disadvantage on top of Leach not being in an area that's especially fertile recruiting grounds is not a recipe for success no matter how much scheming you're able to do. Another problem when he faced Washington was that Chris Peterson was always able to strike on 1-2 Samoans every couple of years that turned into top 15 D line picks. I think Leach had one first OL taken his entire time at WSU. That's a big talent gap in the trenches. The other answer is that the weather for that game is ALWAYS crap. It's either raining, sleeting, or snowing every year.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't four of those front seven for Washington get taken in the that years' draft? That may have a lot to do with it.