Jake Locker is considered "questionable" to play against UCLA

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Huskies QB Jake Locker suffered a thigh injury against Oregon and could be unavailable against UCLA.

Locker has been limited at practices since the loss and is experiencing bleeding and swelling that is significantly reducing his mobility.

That loss of mobility is playing into coach Steve Sarkisian's decision on Locker playing against the Bruins.

"I don't want to put a guy out there that's just a sitting duck," Sarkisian said.

Locker sounded more confident that he would play, but admitted that it will probably be a game-time decision.

"I should be ready to go," Locker said.

If Locker is unable to play, Ronnie Fouch would step in with freshman Keith Price as the back-up. The change from Locker to Fouch would change the play-calling for Sarkisian, essentially eliminating the the possibility of the quarterback run.

Other injury news: E.J. Savannah is considered "very doubtful" for the UCLA game after undergoing surgery on his hand to repair a broken thumb. Chris Polk, who has been nursing ankle injuries, and Cameron Elisara are both said to be fully recovered from any nagging injuries.

 

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Sarkisian says Locker "better today than yesterday''

Posted by Bob Condotta


Jake Locker was an obvious hot topic at the beginning of Steve Sarkisian's radio show tonight, so figured I'd pass along quickly what he said.

Sarkisian said that Locker "looked better today than yesterday'' and that he is "optimistic'' that Locker will be able to play Saturday against UCLA.

However, he said again no decision has been made and that he will need to see how Locker makes it through the week.

Locker took part in practice today and Sarkisian said Locker was able to handle what the team asked him to do, but he noted that "we didn't ask him to move around a whole lot.''

He said a key will be "how he looks tomorrow.'' He said again that "I don't want to put him out there and cause further injury down the road.''

He said Locker is in rehab sessions three times a day.

"We're very optimistic,'' Sarkisian said. "He's getting better every day.''

I'll have more from the coaches show later.