Preseason camp will officially expire Friday night, but that doesn't mean the Washington Huskies are only concerned about themselves before then.

No. 11 Louisiana State awaits.

And this isn't just a Tigers squad intent on erasing all doubts from last season's disappointing effort, struggling on both sides of the ball. It's a roaming, foaming Tigers' nation, expected to invade Husky Stadium with their own tint of college-football purple.

Scout-team work began Wednesday. On one end, the No. 1 offense ran against some of LSU's attacking schemes under new defensive coordinator John Chavis, who spent the past 14 seasons in the Southeastern Conference at Tennessee.

"They always have good talent, and have good players. I think it will be a good test for up front, and in the (receiving corps)," said UW quarterback Jake Locker. "(Receivers are) going to have to run good routes. We're going to have to make sure we're crisp up front with our blocking schemes and everything. And we're going to have to make plays … and find ways to make things happen."

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Took a much-needed day off Tuesday, and the blog was a little light in content. We'll return to its thorough content today for a 3 p.m. practice. Meanwhile, some news around the Pacific-10 Conference:

ARIZONA: Sure, the Wildcats cannot pick a starting quarterback. But that doesn't mean they can't make decisions – like, for example, moving Golden from cornerback to safety, which has worked out just fine.

ARIZONA STATE: Touted defensive end has been suspended for three games because of a team violation.

CALIFORNIA: New offensive coordinator (Ludwig) has a long history with Tedford's designs.

OREGON: Masoli sharper in scrimmage seen only by a few VIP folks, including Nike's Knight.

OREGON STATE: Mike Riley has seen plenty in his years in football, but not this – a freshman starter at offensive tackle.

STANFORD: The Luck Era is officially underway in Palo Alto, and he's ready to run with it.

UCLA: Harris back with the No. 1 Bruins offense on the offensive line.

USC: Can Corp take control of the quarterback job with the Trojans? He's healthy, and willing.

WASHINGTON STATE: Another position preview, this time on the linebackers. It is a position the Cougars do have hope for as being a real strength, especially with Federal Way High product Andre Barrington and Idaho native Darren Markle being contributors in the near future.