Washington Huskies injury to keep an eye on: Dillon Johnson (Starting RB, #7) right leg/ankle
- “It was unclear what exactly the injury to Johnson involved, but he was in visible pain before being helped off the field. He was clearly favoring his right leg and not putting much weight on it after the injury.”
- “After being tackled from behind on third down, Johnson was seen writhing in pain on the turf. He was only able to put a little weight on his right foot and was ushered by trainers into the medical tent before being carted from the field after the game. At the time of his injury, Johnson posted a team-high 21 carries for 49 yards and two touchdowns. ”
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January 2nd, 2024 at 1:53 AM ^
Their running game wasn’t good with him in the game. UW is pretty much an all pass team. They don’t have a Henderson.
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:08 AM ^
He had 2 TDs tonight.. Last game against Oregon 28 carries for 152 and 2 TDs. First game against Oregon 20 carries for 100 and a TD. 104 and a TD vs Utah. 256 and 4 TDs vs USC.
I'd say he's relevant.
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:54 AM ^
Yeah, saying Washington is an "all pass" team is an incredibly bad take and shows you know nothing about this season's version of Washington football. The Huskies can sling it, but they are also a gritty, tough team that grind out an ugly victory.
January 2nd, 2024 at 3:22 AM ^
Yup. They won the Joe Moore Award. From the Joe Moore website:
Over the season’s last five games, which included four games against ranked opponents (two of them in the top-10), Washington averaged 162.0 rushing yards per game. Among the teams UW beat in that five-game run were Utah (No. 4 in the nation in rushing defense), Oregon (No. 11), and Oregon State (No. 15).
Run game seems very important to me.
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:39 AM ^
Yeah you are way off on this one.
January 2nd, 2024 at 6:22 AM ^
Nah, he’s really good. It would be a tough blow for them to lose him.
January 2nd, 2024 at 7:16 AM ^
Washington averages 4.5 ypc; more than UM has this year. Johnson had 1200 yards rushing, 16 TDs, and 22 receptions. They don't run a ton because they have a hyper-effective passing attack but Johnson is a huge part of their offense and he's a more complete player than Henderson.
January 2nd, 2024 at 10:36 AM ^
Sal, tell us you didnt watch a lick of UW football without telling us you didn’t watch a lick of UW football.
this take is not only 100% incorrect, but asinine as well.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:56 AM ^
He's good player, but this game will be won or lost by how well we defend Penix.
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:16 AM ^
Much like playing OSU, it'll probably come down to forcing FGs or allowing TDs. They'll almost surely rack up yardage. Their bellcow RB who has 14 rushing TDs is probably a big factor in the red area. He has 201 carries, 1,113 yards & 5.5/carry. Next closest ball carriers on the roster have 31/194/6.3 and 38/163/4.3.
January 2nd, 2024 at 1:57 AM ^
Legit feel bad for the guy. Terrible at any time, but on what was essentially the final play to choke out most of the rest of the clock? Harsh.
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:05 AM ^
yeah thats absolutely brutal. hope he gets to play next week - not that i want him to play well
January 2nd, 2024 at 3:24 AM ^
His injury almost cost them the game. It stopped the clock. They could have bled it to like 18 seconds if they weren't forced into an injury timeout. Wild sequence.
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 AM ^
From what I can remember, he averaged 2.3 yards per carry, with 21 carries. I hope he recovers. Michigan D was ferocious tonight. Like a pack of wild dogs. Go Blue!!
January 2nd, 2024 at 2:08 AM ^
The only thing worse than an injured Penix is an injured Johnson.
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:22 AM ^
Winner!
January 2nd, 2024 at 7:12 AM ^
I have watched Washington play several times this season and this guy is a damn good RB and really compliments their finesse passing game with some tough physical running. They need him to be healthy.
January 2nd, 2024 at 7:15 AM ^
Feels like we are playing OSU again without all the douchebag fans from Ohio
January 2nd, 2024 at 7:56 AM ^
.....and with an opposing defense that has worst defending the run stats than half the MAC. We are built to beat a Stroud-led OSU and this will be one with a glaring weakness on defense. Huskies coach has been offensive genius everywhere he has coached but has always overlooked defense.
January 2nd, 2024 at 7:17 AM ^
A big loss for them if he can't recover. Feel awful for him.
January 2nd, 2024 at 7:21 AM ^
I’m sure it was pretty serious, as I’m sure he knew that he was costing his team the ability to run out most of the clock by not limping off the field.
I thought we came out of the game ok except for Benny - did he come back in the game? We never got a replay on that one but obviously it wasn’t like a cart off.
January 2nd, 2024 at 9:26 AM ^
I came here wondering the same. Goode is good but I was wondering if that was Benny up the middle whether he may have gotten Milroe on that scramble. Hopefully guys aren't too banged up for next week. I don't know how they're just gonna do more playoff games. Not like the NFL where you can just sign guys to fill holes.
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:50 PM ^
No he never returned to the game. Wonder if he at least returned to the sideline
January 2nd, 2024 at 8:25 AM ^
Speaking of injuries, anyone have an update on Rayshaun Benny? Left the game and didn’t return. Would certainly hurt our depth.
January 2nd, 2024 at 10:23 AM ^
Hate to see this happen to any kid who has put in the time and work to get this far. Hope he heals up soon.
Injuries are a part of the game, unfortunately. Corum out clearly hurt us last time around. And while the O-line is doing alright, we miss Zinter.
Still going to be a good game. Go Blue!
January 2nd, 2024 at 10:31 AM ^
He’s had a foot injury that he obviously re-injured. Foot injuries tend to linger. If he plays he won’t be 100%
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:35 PM ^
Im pretty sure he is out...hate it for him, feel bad. He's a load to handle
January 2nd, 2024 at 12:45 PM ^
Sorry for that young man, it sucked that this happened in the last minute of the game and he will most likely miss the NC game. Wish him the best and a full recovery.