Head coach Chris Petersen held his weekly Monday press conference today on Montlake, to talk about their performance against Arizona this past weekend. He also took the time to discuss this weekend’s matchup against the Oregon Ducks.
Here are things of note that he said…..
“Good place to get a win on the road in Arizona. Hard place to win,” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“I think we are making strides and progressing,” Coach Pete said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“MJ is doing well..he came home with us after the game,” Petersen said.
He suffered a significant stinger.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said “It’s scary!” in regards to Tafisi’s injury while witnessing it on the field.
He said there was no concussion.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said “I don’t really have much experience on this one here,” speaking about the nature of Tafisi’s injury.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said “even without a bye we would do right on this one” in regards to MJ’s recovery time.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“It was great to get Puka in there..he kind of sparked us!” Coach Pete said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“No I didn’t hear it,” Petersen said about QB Jacob Eason’s halftime speech to the team.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said “we are always paying attention to that stuff” in regards to defending extra points or two-point conversions.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said OL Jaxson Kirkland’s Injury is not long term.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said Puka is really a “high energy guy”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said OL Henry Bainivalu “can really play when settled in”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said OL Matteo Mele did a good job playing while playing in his home state of Arizona.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“I don’t know if there is a position in this day and age where speed isn’t important!” Coach Pete said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said LB Ariel Ngata is a guy that they have always tried to figure out if he fits better on the inside or the outside.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“Guys got off blocks” this week Petersen said in regards to getting constant pressure on Arizona QB Khalil Tate.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“I thought Asa played real well” Petersen said.
He practices well and it’s translated into the game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said “the number one way to lead is by example” Petersen said about QB Jacob Eason.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said “I think it’s a slow process” with non-vocal leaders becoming more vocal throughout the season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said “it starts with good players” in regards to why it’s hard to throw on Oregon’s defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“They are a rugged group” Petersen said about Oregon’s defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“They are different types of backs,” Coach Pete said with how RB Sean McGrew and RB Salvon Ahmed compliment each other.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said “he’s a heckuva coach” about Oregon defensive coordinator Andy Avalos (former Boise State assistant).@DubLifeUW
#PurpleReign#DubLife— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said “I just don’t think like that” with the Oregon rivalry being so big.
Each game each week is the biggest!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“This is the pistol offense so it’s much different,” Petersen said about Oregon’s offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete “it’s a power run game” about Oregon’s offensive attack.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said “that’s hard on anyone” when someone like Cameron Williams didn’t start for the first time against Arizona.
“He will be in the mix for us!”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said “we are in that figuring out process” in regards to WR Ty Jones status with playing or redshirting.
He also said he could play right now and has practiced full speed for two weeks now.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Petersen said “it gives guys hope at all positions,” in regards to guys redshirting and the recently new redshirt rule.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
Coach Pete said “I don’t think we feel pressure” about whether to play or redshirt guys.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
“The one thing that stands out about Oregon is their depth” Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 14, 2019
* Here is the official Husky Football Depth Chart for this week…..
Below is the actual video of Chris Petersen’s press conference today…..
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