Washington's Defensive Coordinator Reflects on Rivalry Openers

Ryan Walters, now the defensive coordinator at Washington, has personal experience with season-opening rivalry games, having played for Colorado and faced Colorado State three times. He admitted that during last year's Apple Cup against Washington State, he let emotions drive some aggressive play-calling, which he later regretted. Walters has rebuilt his coaching reputation in Seattle and is expected to lead a strong defense this season.