Chris Petersen spoke this morning about stepping down as the head football coach at the University of Washington. Newly appointed head coach Jimmy Lake also spoke about his mentor in Petersen and chimed in on his program going forward. Washington athletic director Jen Cohen shared her thoughts on the process of transitioning Lake into the head role and also spoke about what Petersen has meant to the program and the University.
Here are things of note that was said at the joint press conference…..
“I am appreciative of the last six years,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“It’s been life changing and it’s been awesome,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“It was the right time for a change personally for me,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“It becomes a lot frustration, anxiety and stress,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I really felt in our program it was time for a change,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“For Jimmy to take over it couldn’t be better!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“This program needs a different direction and a boost of energy,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I very life changing time in my life,” Petersen said about his time at UW.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“What didn’t know we were going to inherit this incredible human being,” Cohen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“He is a thoughtful and caring man with a great smile,” Cohen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“He reconnected us to our purpose,” Cohen said of Petersen.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“We have nothing but love and respect for Coach Pete,” Cohen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“Coach you gave us a really solid program to move forward! Thanks Coach Pete!” Cohen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“We have the right guy at the right time in Jimmy Lake!” Cohen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“He loves being a Husky!” Cohen said of Lake.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“Jimmy has always been on my radar should this day come,” Cohen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
Coach Pete recommended Jimmy Lake as his successor to Cohen.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“There is no way I would be here without you,” Lake tells his family!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I want to thank Chris Petersen who has been a mentor and a friend to me and will continue to be a friend!” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I just loved the way Chris Petersen’s programs looked on the football field,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“His Built for Life program is for real!” Lake said about Petersen.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I’ve been very lucky to work for this guy for eight years!” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I’ve seen the recipe, I know the recipe and I will copy the recipe!” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I always want to be in attack mode,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“Our team is going to play smart and play situational football,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I am extremely competitive!” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I have a lot of passion for this game!” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I am passionate about the football strategy,” Lake said!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“The reason I stayed was because of the culture he built,” Lake said of Petersen.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“The reason I stayed was because of Chris Petersen,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I didn’t appreciate the Rose Bowl week like I should,” Petersen said about when he knew that he might leave coaching soon.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“My whole plan is to get rested, recharged and redirected!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“In a lot of ways it made it easier,” Petersen said about coaching at UW as opposed to Boise State.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I have more respect especially this year for Husky Nation because we didn’t win all the game,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“There are so many things that I’m opinionated about that I’m not always right about (he laughs),” Petersen said about his new role going forward.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“Chris left it in such a good condition,” Cohen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“It was obvious because we had the perfect guy right here,” Cohen said about Lake.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“My wife knew,” Petersen said of who knew the Apple Cup was his last game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I was talking to Mike Leach before the game and he says..how much longer are you going to do this?” Petersen said (laughs). @DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I’m passionate about excellence,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“The eight years I’ve been with Coach Petersen..it’s real!” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I am passionate about X’s and O’s. I’m passionate about football strategy,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
Lake keeps emphasizing that where he may differ from Petersen is he will be “aggressive” as the head coach!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“To be able to balance the quality in your life. You can’t do that in this job!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“To be able to balance the quality in your life. You can’t do that in this job!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“It’s such a game changing opportunity for kids to come play here!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“It’s helping these kids prepare for the future and pound it into their heads!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“We love the city of Seattle, it’s an unbelievable place to raise a family,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I’ve been around Jimmy for a long time and he has all the qualities to lead a program!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“I’ve never seen one who is more ready to roll for who hasn’t sat in the chair,” Petersen said about Lake.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“We have a couple weeks to figure this out and make those decisions after the bowl game,” Lake said about choosing his coaching staff.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“If I would have thought this would set us back then I would have never done this,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
“Jimmy will ignite this program!” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
Petersen got choked up when talking about his family!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife pic.twitter.com/bm5Q5VNCPB
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
The “Husky Dream Team”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife pic.twitter.com/iTdhxACO4F
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2019
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