Earlier today, Washington defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski 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 personal grasp on technology, some up and coming defensive players to watch out for and also talked about his new co-defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe. Lastly he spoke about how recruiting is being affected through this whole crisis.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Coach Kwiatkowski said “It’s made me have to bone up on my technology skills,” in regards to communicating with players during this crisis.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Kwiatkowski said “mornings is all football” when it comes to the daily schedule.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Coach K said a lot of stuff has transpired over “Zoom” and it’s been pretty good.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Kwiatkowski said “when you work with good people, good work ethic, it makes it enjoyable and Ikaika is that guy” in regards to Coach Ikaika Malloe being Co-Defensive Coordinator this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Kwiatkowski said “last year he poured gas on it and it showed on how he prepares” in regards to OLB Joe Tryon.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Coach K said “he has some unique skills for how big he is and how agile he is” in regards to OLB Laiatu Latu.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Kwiatkowski fully expects Latu to have a big impact this year.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Kwiatkowski said head coach Jimmy Lake is not as involved with the defense now that he has his head coaching duties.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Coach K said “there were games last year that we could have played better and finished better.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Kwiatkowski said “I think we have a good base” in regards to linebackers who have experience and have played.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Coach K said “it’s just a matter of getting them dialed” with the linebacker group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Coach K said LB Miki Ah You “is very decisive and plays fast.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Kwiatkowski said they are going to keep emphasizing the city of Dallas in the state of Texas.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
Coach K said “we are doing the same thing we would be doing” with recruits with FaceTime, etc.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 9, 2020
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