Head coach Chris Petersen held his weekly Monday press conference today on Montlake, to talk about their performance against BYU this past weekend. He also took the time to discuss this weekend’s matchup against the USC Trojans.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Coach Pete said “I thought we made strides in all three phases”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“The look was there..we just need to execute it” Petersen said about the fake FG.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “It’s all about strike zone and don’t leave it up to the officials” in regards to Joe Tryon’s targeting penalty.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said that was probably the best game so far for the passing game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “he is seeing it and commanding our offense better” in regards to Jacob Eason’s progress.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“I think they are playing at a pretty good level” Petersen said about the offensive line.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete said backup QB Jacob Sirmon’s ball comes out just as fast as Eason’s.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “USC Is always going to get good players” in regards to recruiting against them in Southern California.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete said “I think they are similar” about preparing for USC’s two QB’s.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “It’s definitely different than Washington State” in regards to USC’s version of the Air Raid offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete said “im just worried about making the Huskies good” and not focused on USC’s program.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“Doing really good. Week to week” Petersen said about RB Salvon Ahmed’s health.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“Doing really good. Week to week” Petersen said about RB Salvon Ahmed’s health.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete said WR Quinten Pounds is back and available to play this week.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said RB Sean McGrew had a great game against BYU.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete “you usually get first downs” Petersen said as to why they like to run the ‘wildcat’.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “we like all that stuff” in regards to all the packages involved with the ‘Wildcat’.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “usually lack of playing time” (laughs) in regards to what tools to use with a player who fumbles a lot.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete said “that’s a good question..I wasn’t really paying attention” in regards to the impact of Aaron Fuller’s 88-yard punt return TD on the sideline.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“We need to block better for Aaron” with helping him in the return game Petersen said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete said “he plays really hard and I have a lot of respect for that guy” in regards to OLB Ryan Bowman.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “there has got to be instincts involved” with players going out and playing the game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Coach Pete said “that’s another one like..huh” on that near end zone interception by DB Keith Taylor.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“He covered well and tackled well” Petersen said about DB Elijah Molden.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“It’s why I’m scared to death until the game is over” Petersen said about the WSU vs. UCLA game this past Saturday night.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
Petersen said “sometimes the rhythm can just change when you put different guys in”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 2019
“I think this will be our biggest challenge for sure” Petersen said about their matchup with USC this Saturday.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) September 23, 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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