Sophomore Eric Folk has yet to play for Washington while battling injuries the past two seasons—a bad back in 2007 and hip in 2008. But the Huskies’ only scholarship kicker on the roster says the time is right to finally get on the field. “Oh, yeah, I’ll be ready,” says Folk, who prepares himself by “imagining kicking that game-winner against LSU and just focusing on that first game.” Folk’s older brother, Nick, is the kicker for the Dallas Cowboys. To read the Seattle Times story, click here.
Meanwhile, Washington will hold its first major scrimmage of the preseason at 5 p.m. today at Husky Stadium. The Huskies open the season at home against LSU on Sept. 5 in a game that will be televised by ESPN.
