Head coach Chris Petersen held his weekly Monday press conference today on Montlake, to talk about how the Huskies fared against the Washington State Cougars in the Apple Cup this past weekend. He also took the time to discuss this weekend’s Pac-12 Championship Game matchup against the Utah Utes.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Petersen said this is where they wanted to be…playing for a Pac-12 Championship.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said he doesn’t like the cold and it’s not fun.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said his players didn’t flinch in the weather.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said his players tackled well in space in the snow and he doesn’t know if it helps the offense or the defense in the snow.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said during the weather, he didn’t see an advantage one way or the other.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said Myles and Salvon did a great job down the stretch.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Coach Pete said the conditions played a huge role in how Minshew performed in the game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said the final drive of 8+ minutes was satisfying! They wanted to eat clock. @DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said they have never practiced an 8-minute offense. 😂@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said the elements were very surprising. They were only prepared for the rain.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said it was huge to answer back with creating some turnovers after WSU got some of their own.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said Trey Adams is getting better each week with getting back into shape.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Coach Pete said Jared Hilbers isn’t nothing long term but will know more tomorrow.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said on Gaskin’s run it wasn’t intentional to run to Trey Adam’s side.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said the Tight Ends are smart kids who are good athletes and are versatile.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said on the blocked PAT it was more the weather that went wrong.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said he doesn’t know why the team likes to play against WSU and play them so well every year.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said when you take away the explosiveness of their offense then it’s going to go well.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said the defense practiced hard all week on holding WSU offense in check.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said getting pressure on Minshew with just 3 down linemen was more just effort.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said Joe Tryon is playing great and improving each week.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said Hunter Bryant is an explosive athlete and about as sure handed as they come.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said Bush Hamdan did a great job of calling the double pass trick play at the right time!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said that particular play has been extremely effective! He said the receiver has to “grip it and rip it” on that throw.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said there is pride amongst the receivers on who gets to throw that pass.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said Dante Pettis was the best at that pass because he would tuck it away and disguise it before delivering the pass.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said as far as Jake Browning’s first interception, the receivers have to help him out too!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said Utah is a better football team now and much improved.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said the backup QB for Utah is very similar to Tyler Huntley.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said Utah’s defense is “light’s out”! One of the top in the country.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said they have tremendous respect for Utah. After watching the film, they will see that they are better this time around. Playing at a high level.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said they have to get their mind right against Utah this time. Lot’s of man coverage on defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said, they are a better team on defense than what they saw the first time.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said they are very athletic and aggressive on defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Coach Pete said they will have to play the best game of their season so far against Utah. Very good team.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said it all comes down to them and playing their best and not worrying about Utah.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said it’s a normal week for them but just shift the days with playing on a Friday again.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said he hopes there is more of a sense of urgency when playing in a Championship game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said if we have to get the players fired up for this game then they are really missing something! 😉@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said the team has really made some strides down the stretch of the season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said there is a huge motivation to make the Rose Bowl.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
Petersen said stop talking about expectation and you have to go finish!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
He said he watched some of the Utah vs. BYU game and knew that Utah would make a run at some point and comeback.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2018
* The official Husky Football Depth Chart for this week has NOT been released yet…..
Below is the actual video of Chris Petersen’s press conference today…..
