By TIM BOOTH - AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — Still stinging from an 0-12 season, Washington fans probably wouldn't mind if the Huskies became "USC North." Washington's new coaching staff is certainly starting to take on that look. After USC offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian was snagged to be the Huskies' new head coach, Sarkisian plucked away the Trojans' defensive coordinator on Monday, hiring Nick Holt to hold the same position with the Huskies. Holt will replace Ed Donatell, who was not retained after Sarkisian was hired in early December. "This is very exciting for Husky football," Sarkisian said in a statement. "I don't think we could have found a more qualified or successful defensive coordinator anywhere in the country." Holt's hiring was announced by the school Monday afternoon. He was expected to be formally...
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