Head coach Chris Petersen held his weekly Monday press conference today on Montlake, to talk about their performance against Hawaii this past weekend. He also took the time to discuss this weekend’s matchup against the BYU Cougars.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Petersen said “really good to get a lot of guys in the game”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said it was “good to run the ball a little bit and throw the ball downfield”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “that’s something we are always trying to get better at” in regards to the pass rush.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “for sure it was bothersome” in regards to Hawaii scoring in the 3rd Quarter.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “when he was in he did well..even blocking wise” with remarks about WR Puka Nacua.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “we are definitely trying to get him on the field more” in regards to Nacua.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “it’s our job to not overwhelm our guys” with the playbook.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Petersen said “without question” with QB Jacob Eason’s growth from week 1 to week 3.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
“All those guys ran tough and kind of hit the creases” in regards to the running backs group Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “we are going to need all those guys no question” about the running backs group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “Richard already played some of that in high school” in regards to RB Richard Newton running the “wildcat”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “Hunter is pretty courageous”. He also said “he usually comes down with the ball” about TE Hunter Bryant.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said the interception by DB Cameron Williams “definitely helped his confidence”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said WR Trey Lowe is not practicing with the team right now.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “they tweaked their system” in regards to the BYU Cougars.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said on offense the BYU QB has some “moxie” to him.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said on defense, BYU “likes to play a lot of guys just like we do”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
“It’s never really bothered us” in regards to the altitude thing in the state of Utah, Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “both of them have been impressive wins” in regards to BYU’s two victories so far.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “I don’t really know..I don’t know what to say” in regards to the state of California “pay for play” act.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “it would really affect recruiting”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “that’s not an ideal situation” in regards to not having continuity with having different wide receivers coaches through the years.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “I don’t think it’s our system that has been the problem” in regards to multiple coaches at WR recently.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “they are blocking better on the edge”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “they are trying to find space in numbers” in the blocking game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “it’s harder to make plays against better secondaries”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “you just try to find good players who are productive” in regards to recruiting certain types of WR’s and size.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “I think he has been solid” in regards to WR Chico McClatcher.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Coach Pete said “they just have to handle the noise” in regards to playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “NO, I don’t!” when asked about any favorite memories playing at BYU.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
Petersen said “I wouldn’t have taken Terrell on that” in regards to throwing the TD pass to WR Puka Nacua instead of WR Terrell Bynum over the middle.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 16, 2019
* Here is the official Husky Football Depth Chart for this week…..
Below is the actual video of Chris Petersen’s press conference today…..
