Apple Cup: Jake Locker Leaves Cougs In His Wake.

The University of Washington won the annual Apple Cup this year by defeating arch-rival Washington State in a 30-0 shutout at Husky Stadium. Washington’s standout junior quarterback Jake Locker led the Huskies by passing for 196 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 94 more and another touchdown.

When Locker bulled his way to a 15-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, it was a signature moment as he left two Washington State players in his wake and on their butts.

I gave a copy of the photo to Washington Athletic Director Scott Woodward, who recently referred to the image during an interview with SeattlePI.com’s Jim Moore, and unabashed Cougar lover and Husky hater.

From Moore’s story:

“I needed some ammunition for Scott Woodward when I stopped by his office Tuesday morning. The UW athletic director thought he was being funny when he asked if I wanted copies of two photos that were lying on his assistant Nina Keaney’s desk.

One of the photos showed the celebrating Huskies surrounding Sarkisian in his hoodie and visor as he hoisted the Apple Cup trophy. In the background, the scoreboard shows: Huskies 30, Cougars 0. (Hey Coach Sark! The fashion police say the hoodie’s gotta go.)

The other photo shows Jake Locker scampering into the end zone between two Cougars, both of whom are flat on their backs.

“That’s the best thing about it,” Woodward joked, referring to the fallen Cougs.

Ha ha, you’re quite the riot, Scotty.”

I’ve gotten inquiries about the photo from interested Husky fans who wanted to see the photo:

The photo of Sark raising the Apple Cup trophy in front of the scoreboard was also a memorable moment, as the new Husky coach won his battle against the in-state rivals.