Earlier today, Washington head football coach Jimmy Lake met with local Seattle media via a Zoom webinar to discuss the progress of fall camp for the Huskies. He spoke about the improvement of his team each day in practice with learning from mistakes and making great plays as well. Lake also discussed the quarterback’s competition and who has stood out to him so far at the running back and wide receiver groups.
Here are things of note that Coach Lake said…..
Washington head coach Jimmy Lake said, “these guys have done a fabulous job of coming in and watching extra film.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
Lake said they definitely need two more weeks to be ready for game day.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“They have caught some impressive footballs,” Lake said about the freshman wide receivers.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“95% of our team was completely on it during the quarantine,” Lake said in regards to staying in shape.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
Lake said, “right now we are in excellent shape.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“We believe that we are the most unified team in the country,” Lake said.
He said it starts with the vets on the team.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“Steady progression” is the term Lake used to describe the quarterback’s group right now.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
Lake is happy to have DL Josiah Bronson back this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“We have been very happy with Kevin,” Lake said of quarterback Kevin Thomson at practice so far.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“We are all excited for these next two weeks to keep honing in our guys,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“They don’t let heavy-weight fighters fight light-weight fighters for a reason!” Lake said about the running backs putting on more weight this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“I am really excited about Cam Davis,” Lake said.
He said he has had some “big-time” days in camp so far.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
“He’s tall, he’s fast and plays with a defensive mentality,” Lake said of true freshman WR Rome Odunze.
He said Rome still has a ways to go.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
Lake said their second preseason game tomorrow should show more about the progress of the quarterback’s group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
Lake said Coach Kwiatkowski “is one of the best coaches I’ve ever been around.”
He calls him a “good friend of mine.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
Lake said he wants “big but nimble” running backs.
Guys who can catch the ball out of the backfield.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
Lake said OLB Laiatu Latu is “playing fantastic right now.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) October 16, 2020
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