After we beat Washington, George came into the coaches' locker room, which was almost empty.

Instead we'll be running plays designed within a game plan to beat Washington.

The rose to 5th after beating Washington in Seattle, 22-15.

They would also be in if they beat Washington at home Saturday.

"When we beat Washington it set the tone and I think the team is enjoying every minute being in this position right now."

Carolina has never beaten Washington in five attempts, but this one breaks that string.

"I'm just trying to do the best I can to beat Washington," he said.

California, last 5-0 in 1952, probably will not beat mighty Washington, which has outscored five opponents, 236-31.

"I think it would be real important," he said of beating Washington.

But to have any chance of that happening they must first beat Washington.