The video, posted on Instagram and Twitter, had the distinct feel of a quarterback saying goodbye. At first, at least. But somewhere between the heartfelt thank yous and the declaration of unfinished business, Michael Penix Jr. deftly sidestepped the conventional wisdom like it was a slow-footed pass rusher.
No, Penix wasn't saying goodbye to Washington and turning pro, as most people had assumed he would do after a brilliant debut season for the Huskies. Instead, all Penix did with one 211-word statement, unveiled at 6:58 on Sunday evening to an unsuspecting public, was turn Husky football on its ear.
In a good way. The best way imaginable, in fact.
