Earlier today, Washington head football coach Kalen DeBoer, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ryan Grubb, and co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Chuck Morrell met with the local Seattle media to discuss the outlook of the season as they prepare for their season opener against Kent State this weekend. They spoke about the development and progression on both sides of the ball during Fall Camp. Deboer also took the time to talk about the Golden Flashes and what that challenge will present for the Huskies this Saturday night.

Here are things of note that each coach said…..

RYAN GRUBB (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach)

Grubb said WR Taj Davis really “upped his stock” by “attacking the football”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

Grubb said RB Wayne Taulapapa may be “the most mature player on the team.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“Roger is one of the most aggressive players we have up front,” Grubb said about OL Roger Rosengarten.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“One of his best attributes is he’s such a cool customer,” Grubb said about starting QB Michael Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“Warrior mentality” is how Grubb describes Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“He’s a true quarterback,” Grubb said about Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

Grubb said that QB Dylan Morris is the clear #2 backup QB this weekend vs. Kent State and that he is getting those reps accordingly in practice. @DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

Grubb is going to be calling the offensive plays from up in the box this year.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“He’s a real genuine guy. He is the same guy every day,” Grubb said about Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

Grubb said you have to be an “innovator” to be successful as an offensive coordinator.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

CHUCK MORRELL (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach)

Coach Morrell said he cut of his massive beard because he got bbq sauce caught into it during a team dinner and “that’s a problem” 😂😭@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

Morrell describes their defense as “attacking”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“We have to be assignment sound up front,” Morrell said about their defense against Kent State on Saturday.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“I don’t know if he ever goes home?!” Morrell said about Edge Bralen Trice and his work ethic.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“He’s going to be a veteran saavy player,” Grubb said about DB Asa Turner.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“His biggest jump has been his consistency,” Morrell said about LB Daniel Heimuli.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“A physical son of a gun!” Morrell describes Edge Jeremiah Martin.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

KALEN DEBOER (Head Coach)

“When a play caller is in a rhythm, you have to stay out of his way,” DeBoer said of his role in play calling during games.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“He’s been amazing!” DeBoer said about his relationship with former Washington head coach Chris Petersen. They communicate regularly and even as recent as this morning.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“He’s always welcome around here!” DeBoer said about Petersen.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

DeBoer said stopping the Kent State run game will be key to offset the fast tempo they run on offense. They run a ton of plays at a fast pace.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

DeBoer said he feels “confident” about his teams conditioning to last into the second half against Kent State and their uptempo pace.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

“Respect All…Fear NONE,” DeBoer said is their approach!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

DeBoer said QB Camden Sirmon is running the scout team this week to simulate the Kent State mobility at QB.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

DeBoer said the expectation is for OL Jaxson Kirkland to play in Week 2 against Portland State.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

DeBoer said Husky Legend Lawyer Milloy recently spoke to the team and got them fired up about being Dawgs!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

DeBoer said he lets the coordinators “lay out what they would like to have” with where the coaches are located during the games with being on the field or up in the booth.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 29, 2022

* Here is the official Husky Football Depth Chart for this week…..