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Washington's bye week didn't mark an exact split in the schedule, not that that is even possible with 13 games this year.

But for UW players and coaches, the off week felt like a midseason break, considering they had a three-week training camp, then played five games before getting a bye Saturday.

Now comes a date at Arizona State on Saturday night to begin a homestretch of eight games in eight weeks that will determine the fate of UW's season.

Monday the Huskies said their goals remain as high as they were two months ago despite a three-game losing streak that has UW at 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Pac-10 play.

Huskies | Huskies aim high for final stretch