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Hogan’s late TD gives Stanford to 20-13 win

By WTOP Staff

TIM BOOTH
AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE (AP) — David Shaw provided a scathing assessment of Stanford’s offense. Fortunately for the coach and the Cardinal, the public criticism came after a win.

Kevin Hogan ran for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:29 remaining, and No. 16 Stanford used its stingy defense and a poorly timed fake punt by Washington to post a 20-13 win on Saturday.

Stanford (3-1, 1-1 Pac-12) made just enough mistakes to let the Huskies linger into the fourth quarter despite the Cardinal dominating statistically. But Stanford capitalized on Washington coach Chris Petersen’s risky and ultimately unsuccessful decision to run a fake punt at the Huskies 47 midway through the fourth quarter.

Six plays later, Hogan scored and the Cardinal had passed their first road test of the season. Now they can turn their attention to next week’s showdown at Notre Dame.

“I think we are so much better than we are playing, and the point I got across to the team is it doesn’t matter how good we are, it matters how well we play,” Shaw said. “And right now, when you look at us right now we’re a semi-efficient, sloppy offense and that’s not one thing we’ve ever been known for and it’s one thing we better not be known from here on our this season.”

Six times the Cardinal drove inside the Washington 30, but a missed field goal and fumble by Hogan never let Stanford pull away. The Cardinal committed three turnovers, including Remound Wright’s fumble late in the second quarter that Shaq Thompson returned 32 yards for a touchdown to pull the Huskies (4-1, 0-1) even at 13.

Hogan was 17-for-26 passing for 178 yards and added 53 yards rushing. Ty Montgomery had a 62-yard kickoff return to start the game and also added a 17-yard TD reception, bulling through three Washington defenders.

“We just have to clean some things up,” Montgomery said. “I feel like we’re a talented offense, we’re just surviving our mistakes right now.”

While the offense struggled, the Cardinal remained as stingy as ever on defense.

Cyler Miles threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Jaydon Mickens in the second quarter, but that was about it for the Huskies’ offense. Miles was sacked four times. Washington finished with 98 yards passing for its lowest total since it gained 88 yards through the air in 2010 when the Cardinal shut out the Huskies 41-0 in Seattle.

Washington’s offense was so ineffective that Petersen resorted to a fake punt on fourth-and-9 midway through the fourth quarter. Stanford was ready and Thompson was stuffed for no gain, giving Stanford the ball with 7:37 left and a short field.

“It was asking to get too many yards there so we should have checked out of it. … That was on me and not on those guys, trying to create some offense somehow,” Petersen said.

Hogan ran the first three plays of the drive and a facemask penalty on Washington moved the Cardinal to the 17. Kelsey Young went for 12 yards, nearly breaking free for the score, before Hogan raced to the pylon on the next play.

Stanford had plenty of chances before Hogan’s late TD. Jordan Williamson, who missed a pair of field goals in the Cardinal’s loss to Southern California, missed wide right from 46 yards early in the third quarter. Stanford got back into scoring position on the final play of the third when Hogan found Eric Cotton open on a blown coverage for 28 yards to the Washington 34. Montgomery carried on a reverse for 18 yards to start the fourth and Stanford had first down at the Washington 14.

On third-and-10, Hogan kept the ball on a designed keeper but was hit by Thompson, and the fumble caromed into the hands of Danny Shelton. It was the second turnover by Hogan after being intercepted by Marcus Peters in the third quarter.

“We knew we were going to face some sort of adversity. I would have liked it not to be those turnovers and be something else,” Hogan said. “But it happened and we knew we had to respond and we did.”

Washington had one final chance getting possession at its own 48 with 1:49 remaining. Miles was incomplete on his first three attempts only to hit DiAndre Campbell for 11 yards on fourth down to the Stanford 41.

Miles ran 13 yards for another first down to the Stanford 28, but was later flagged for intentional grounding. On fourth-and-18, Miles was forced from the pocket and stopped after 5 yards, and Stanford’s celebration started.

“Congratulations to our defense. Once again they won the game for us,” Shaw said. “Not just the last drive, but how they played the entire game.”

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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