Let us dispossess ourselves of the notion that the Washington Huskies’ return to relevance has anything to do with Chris Petersen. Ignore his sterling 115-24 all-time record as head coach. Forget everything you’ve heard about his ability to discover underrated recruits. And for the love of God, don’t let yourself be distracted by his shiny silver hair and even shinier teeth.
We all know the real reason that the Huskies are 8-0 and on a direct path to the College Football Playoff. We have removed the blinders from our eyes, and we can now see clearly into the hidden machinations of the universe.