As I so boldly predicted last week, (gotta point out the occasional prediction that is right) the Huskies won their opener at Duke. Here is my week one report card.

Quarterback: A-

Tyler Lorenzen made two bad throws. He overthrew Steve Brouse for a would be first half touchdown and he threw a second half pick. Other than that, I thought he looked very poised and sharp for his first game. The numbers certainly back that up....22-30 passing for 298 yards and two scores.

Running Backs: B+

Donald Brown will have more dominant games starting with Maine this Saturday night. But 98 yards when Duke was keying on him all day was solid. His strength and stamina paid huge dividends in the second half when he broke a few runs.

Offensive Line: B-

The pass protection was pretty good. The run blocking lacked the kind of push you'd like to see. But for a first game of the season on the road, not bad. This group will only get better.

Receivers/Tight End: A

I saw more improvement from this group than any other position on the field. Terrence Jeffers and Steve Brouse have both made big strides. It is great to see Larry Taylor utilized more. Brad Kanuch made a "did you see that" over the shoulder catch to set up a score. And DJ Hernandez will be one of the league's most dangerous open field threats...just ask Duke. One of their players is still looking for their jock supporter after DJ's second half 57 yard score.

D-Line: A

They stopped the run and made big plays against the pass all day long. Cody Brown could end up being a great one at D-end. And for the first time the Huskies have depth at the end which should allow them to keep these guys fresh.

Linebackers: B

Solid effort, especially considering two starters (Scott Lutrus and Lawrence Wilson) are redshirt freshman. Both could end up being special players. Senior Danny Lansanah may already be a special one.

Secondary: B

Good overall day capped by the Darius Butler interception return for a touchdown. They would like to have the first drive of the game back when Duke marched down the field for a score on just 6 plays.

Special Teams: C

You can't let Duke or anyone else score on a kickoff return. It negates any other positives from the afternoon.

Overall: B+

The Huskies played well and got a much needed road win. But it is Duke, now losers of 21 straight games.
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One final grade, okay? Call it extra credit.

Clay Buchholz: A++

A no-hitter in the Red Sox rookie's second career start...are you kidding me? And now they are moving him to the bullpen. Mistake? Maybe. I'd like to see another start or two out of him. They guy has just nasty stuff and the way Dice-K has looked lately, who is to say that Buchholz is not a guy you might need in October?