The Huskies had been known as a running team until, in the spring of 1970, Sixkiller stepped in, Washington went to the air, and Washington began to win. Not Killers It is the lot of the Vietnam veteran to be guilty by association with a war that was particularly unpopular in an academic atmosphere like that of the University of Washington. Someone has to help them see for themselves that there can be hope on the other side of the alienation and depression. At the UW I don't feel that in order to run an equitable and good program for women it's necessary to have the same or even half the funding that men's sports get. It really doesn't cost the same amount to run good women's programs.
Football is a very expensive sport.
Costigan a Campus Cause Celebre Legendary History Professor Giovanni Costigan rides a bike to campus, a habit he continued until shortly before his death in 1990. The Huskies have had a great football tradition over the years which has been respected nationwide. We're eager to perpetuate those high standards. UW finished in the Top Ten nationally. Winter 1977-78 President William P. Gerberding stands on the balcony of Kane Hall with Suzzallo Library in the background.