Updated at 6:49 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2007
UH's next foe, Washington, loses to Wash. State, 42-35
By GREGG BELL
Associated Press Sports Writer
Hawai'i (11-0) hosts Washington next Saturday in the regular-season finale at Aloha Stadium.
Brink completed 27 of 40 throws in his 40th and final start. He became the first Cougars quarterback to beat the Huskies three times while setting a record for passing yards in an Apple Cup game. Washington State's career leader in all major passing categories finished his career fourth in Pac-10 history in passing yards — and may have saved coach Bill Doba's job with the Cougars (5-7, 3-6 Pac-10).
The 67-year-old Doba is 30-29 in five seasons in the head job, but hasn't led the Cougars to a bowl since 2003. WSU spokesman Bill Stevens confirmed the school will have an announcement on Doba's future Monday.
Redshirt freshman Jake Locker returned from a scary neck injury two weeks ago to rush for 103 yards and two touchdowns — including a go-ahead, 1-yard run that gave Washington (4-8, 2-7) a 35-28 lead with 12:18 remaining.
Locker also threw for 224 yards and a touchdown for the Huskies, which will now try to spoil Hawai'i's undefeated season and quest for a Bowl Championship Series bid next week.
