He laughs when people complain to him that they have no time.

He holds his tongue, only because talking would take too much of what he has none of: time.

A computer science major, he balances 17 units, three upper-division classes and full-time duties at split end on his school's football team. Dave Janoski's life is always at full speed.

He was selected as a District Eight Academic All-American last season for maintaining a 3.49 grade-point average in computer science while starting every football game for the Washington Huskies. He was an honorable mention All-Pacific 10 Conference selec tion and a member of the Pac-10 All-Academic team.

He also has a minor in math and a World Wide Web page he updates regularly.

"I guess having no social life has paid off," Janoski said.

This fall he was selected as an offensive captain by his teammates for his dedication to himself and to the program.

"Being a captain is something I think every senior strives for," Janoski said. "To be picked by your peers as a team leader makes you work that much harder."

Janoski is only 20 receptions and 250 receiving yards from cracking the all-time Washington top 10 list in both catergories. His records on and off the field are Janoski's proudest accomplishments.

"I put an equal emphasis on both," he said. "I would like to be remembered for both, not just one. When you like what you are studying and have a great team, as we do, it is not hard to put the extra effort in to do well."

What stands out is Janoski's accountability. He has started every game since 1994 with the exception of one, in which the team started in a two tight end set. He plans to graduate this December with an academic record that doesn't have a below-average gra de on it.

He is currently taking an operating systems and computer construction course along with an upper-division math class.

"You have to make some sacrifices," Janoski said. "But I have always had great teachers and support from everyone here at Washington."

No one pushes Janoski harder than himself. When he started the program in 1993, his goal was to improve every season - so far, he has accomplished that.

He led the team last year with 40 receptions and more than 600 yards last season. He set a career high with seven catches against Stanford and finished the season with a 16.4-yard per catch average.

"He has been so important to the program, especially the receiving team," Washington offensive coordinator and receivers coach Scott Linehan said. "He has always been a leader by example.

"He is one of the hardest working kids that I have ever been around."

So far this season he has four receptions and two touchdowns, including a 67-yard punt return for a touchdown against Arizona State.

"His attitude has been very contagious to the younger players," Linehan said. "He shows how a demanding work ethic can pay off. You can never replace guys like that."

At 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, Janoski does not possess the large frame that receivers are known for. In turn, he works countless hours in the weightroom and watches game tapes to gain an advantage.

"I pride myself on my work ethic," Janoski said. "I have never been the fastest or the strongest, so it takes more in practice and during work-outs to get where I want to be."

"Dave has very deceptive quickness and excellent hands," Linehan said.

Janoski plans on taking his football career as far as it can go, but will rely on his knowledge of computer programming if the athletic opportunities don't come. He hopes to be able to keep both sports and computers together in his profession, possibly wr iting sports software or getting a job with ESPN's internet service, ESPNET.

As for his teammates, they have yet to ask Janoski for help with their homework.

"I think some of the players on the team are a little in awe of what I do," he said. "So, no, I haven't been asked for help, which is probably for the best because I don't think I would have the time."

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