Washington's Robinson makes a little magic

0 Comments | USA TODAY, November, 2004 | by Reid Cherner

SEATTLE -- The speed in which University of Washington guard Nate Robinson can change a basketball game must frighten Huskies opponents.

The speed in which he can change his mind must frighten Huskies fans.

Robinson's quickness on the floor has "U-Dub" fans leaping to their feet, and his elusive nature off the floor has them flying by the seat of their pants. They already lost him in one sport and came close to losing him in two.

One of the most gifted football recruits at Washington, Robinson no longer plays the game. Fans who have watched the storied football program lose two coaches in two years and go 1-10 this year beg him to come back.

Robinson, the gifted basketball player, almost left for the NBA draft after averaging 13.2 points, 3.9 rebounds...