Until Saturday, it had been all mythology, hype and hope when it came to Jacob Eason, the man who just might be able to make Husky dreams come true. His reputation preceded him, but what would reality look like?
Against Eastern Washington, Eason was finally out there in flesh and blood, debuting with a flashy performance that won’t curb any of the best-case scenarios. In fact, watching him in real time, seeing the electric arm in live action, will just inflate them.
Washington coach Chris Petersen, who has a deep fear of Eason being over-sold, was quick to point out that the Cal game next week will be a much sterner test.