{"id":61705,"date":"2024-07-27T16:31:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T20:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=61705"},"modified":"2024-07-27T16:31:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T20:31:36","slug":"jonah-coleman-takes-media-days-podium-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2024\/07\/27\/jonah-coleman-takes-media-days-podium-in-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonah Coleman Takes Media Days Podium in Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

Washington running back Jonah Coleman<\/a> took a seat opposite Kamren Fabiculanan<\/a> at his individual podium at Big Ten Media Days. He was stationed outside of the right hash at the five-yard line of the south end zone inside Lucas Oil Stadium. The afternoon session featured all three Husky players at the same time, with Carson Bruener<\/a> positioned a couple of podiums to Coleman\u2019s right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Media Days in Style for Jonah Coleman<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Husky running back took the stage in style, wearing a gray suit, a white shirt, and a silver bow tie. Accenting his suit, Coleman wore new VVS diamond jewelry. He went into detail on his look which featured a brand new chain. The large, circular medallion is encrusted with a jersey showing his new number No. 1, and his last name. Coleman also wore his new set of VVS diamond grills to match the chain. Tying it all together, Coleman was sporting a matching diamond watch on his left wrist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coleman\u2019s style is a big part of his personality, and it shows up on the field as well. \u201cI play with my grills in\u2026 it\u2019s part of the drip, part of the swagger, part of me.\u201d Coleman said that where he came from, and the blood, sweat, and tears that he\u2019s put into the game of football all culminated in him earning the new chain and new look. His play on the field backs it up as well. Last season at Arizona, Coleman led his team with 871 yards and five rushing touchdowns. He averaged nearly seven yards per touch and did it as a true sophomore in Tucson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Running Behind a New Offensive Line\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The position group in question this fall is the offensive line. With many new pieces and young players, it\u2019s difficult to project what this group could look like in terms of consistency. With that uncertainty, having a physical running back like Coleman is vital. His ability to run through contact and use his quickness to escape tight running lanes will help the Washington run game\u2019s production this season. But for Coleman, he has his focus on one thing only.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI care about winning games, honestly. Whether I can contribute to the game or not, I don\u2019t like losing.\u201d Coleman acknowledged that his running style is important and that he believes he is a contributor. But he isn\u2019t concerned about any question marks at the offensive line position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur O-Line, they\u2019re gonna do fine.\u201d The demeanor in which he delivered that statement was with confidence. Coleman said it\u2019s unrealistic to think your offensive line is going to create massive running lanes, no matter what program you are. Being coachable and doing the little things right is what\u2019s important for Coleman. He said it all comes down to, \u201cBringing your A-Game, that\u2019s it. It\u2019s a mindset.\u201d A running back\u2019s relationship with his offensive line is one of the important connections on the team. Coleman demonstrated confidence in his group up front at Big Ten Media Days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coleman\u2019s View on Culture at Washington<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Coleman was one of 12 Arizona transfers to Washington this offseason. Additionally, 21 Wildcat staffers moved up to Seattle to remain on Jedd Fisch\u2019s staff. There is a lot of continuity within the locker room from Arizona. But in terms of culture, Coleman views it as a new situation on Montlake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a change because it\u2019s not the same people,\u201d Coleman said, referring to the players in the locker room. \u201cThose are my guys, those are my brothers. We connected, I love them\u2026 I\u2019d go to war with them.\u201d The bond between the players in the previous locker room in Tucson was strong. That was evident in the results from last year\u2019s team, as Arizona finished with 10 wins and ranked at number 11 nationally. But every year is a new group of players, and with that a new culture, no matter the coaching staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coleman said that there would be a culture change no matter where he decided to lace up the cleats this fall. \u201cWhether or not I was at Arizona or [Washington], it was going to be a new team\u2026 another rebuilding state\u2026 Every year it\u2019s a new team, it\u2019s never the same team.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Team, New Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Thirty-six scholarship players remained at Washington, 35 players coming from 12 different schools and 12 Arizona transfers who have come together to create this Washington roster. Coleman\u2019s assessment of year-over-year change was spot-on at Big Ten Media Days. Each year, the culture is different. Each year, there\u2019s an opportunity to put together a new level of unity and a new bond between players and staff. It appears that bond is already forming strong in this Washington locker room this offseason. For Coleman, he is ready for that to be put on display on the field this fall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Coleman<\/p>\n

Photo from Nick Lemkau<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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