It was a heartbreaking announcement for University of Washington Huskies fans when the team announced that starting running back Cameron Davis would be out for the season due to an injury. Davis, who had been a key part of the Huskies offense for the past three years, suffered a severe knee injury during practice last week and will require surgery.
The loss of Davis is a major blow to the Huskies offense, which had been relying on his powerful running style to move the ball down the field. In his three years with the Huskies, Davis had rushed for over 1,000 yards in each season, and had scored a total of 15 touchdowns. He was also a reliable pass-catcher out of the backfield, catching 20 passes for over 200 yards in his career.
Davis had been expected to be a major contributor to the Huskies offense this season, and his absence will be felt by the team. Head coach Chris Petersen said in a statement, “Cameron has been an integral part of our offense for the past three years, and we are all deeply saddened by this news. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to his return next season.”
The Huskies will now have to turn to their other running backs to fill the void left by Davis. Junior Myles Gaskin is expected to take over as the team’s primary ball carrier, while freshman Salvon Ahmed will also see increased playing time. Both Gaskin and Ahmed have shown promise in their limited action this season, but it will be difficult for them to match Davis’ production.
The Huskies will certainly miss Davis’ presence on the field this season, but they hope he can make a full recovery and return to action next year. Until then, the team will have to make do without their star running back.
