Earlier today, Washington co-defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe met with local Seattle media via teleconference to discuss current life and the state of the defense during the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about his elevation to co-defensive coordinator, some guys on the defensive line who are poised to take the “next step” and the importance of having DL Levi Onwuzurike back for his senior season. Lastly, he spoke about Husky Jim Lambright with high praise for his former coach and mentor.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Coach Malloe said “very thankful and excited that coach Lake gave me that title” in regards to being elevated to co-defensive coordinator.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said he desires to become a “playcaller” one day.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Coach Malloe said, “we are really taking things into depth” in regards to using Zoom for meeting with the players.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said, “the beauty of our defensive line is the leadership.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Coach Malloe said “it actually went on throughout the year” in regards to conversations with Levi coming back for his senior season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said, “there are a lot of things he stills wants to accomplish here at the University of Washington” in regards to DL Levi Onwuzurike.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Coach Malloe said “I look at those guys being the next leaders in the room” about DL Sam Taimani and DL Tuli Letuligasenoa.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said those two guys (Taimani and Letuligasenoa) are known as the “Twins” on the team.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Coach Malloe said “the Polynesian family really knew about him” on the Hawaiian Islands when he was being recruited as a player to Washington by Jim Lambright.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said “some of my coaching patterns after him” with his respect to Jim Lambright.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
“These players are seeing coach Malloe as the father and coach Malloe as the husband as much as a football coach,” Malloe said about moving team activities online.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said “the hardest guy on Levi is Levi!”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
“It’s our new normal and a way to bond!” Malloe said about virtual team responsibilities.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
“When we return, everyone should be an expert at their position and the technique that we are teaching” Malloe said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Coach Malloe said “How would I want someone to treat my son if he wasn’t at home” in regards to his recruiting philosophy.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said Kona Kitchen restaurant has been a great place for Polynesian players to eat since it is so close by.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Coach Malloe “those guys are still competing while at home” with the strength and conditioning program by Tim Socha.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Malloe said “It’s fun to have him and he’s getting himself back into shape and the rust off and back into playing shape” in regards to OLB Jordan Lolohea.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
Coach Malloe said coach Lambright and coach Hart had a knack for being caring and not just tough.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 10, 2020
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