Earlier this afternoon, Washington Football head coach Kalen DeBoer met with the media to discuss the start of Spring Camp this week. Joining him was offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ryan Grubb and co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Chuck Morrell. They discussed their outlook on the team, gave an injury report, and talked about instilling “culture” into the program. Here are some of the important points, comments, and press conference videos from the presser on Montlake.
Here Are Some Things Of Note That Were Said…..
RYAN GRUBB (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach)
Coach Grubb said “decision-making” is crucial at the quarterback position.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb says they have had to work on “culture” quite a bit since taking over the program.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb said by design that “our offense stretches the field.”@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb said QB Michael Penix Jr. has an advantage by being in this offensive system before and knowing the terminology.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb points to WR’s Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan as two players that stand out from last years film.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb also points to WR Ja’Lynn Polk, TE Devin Culp and TE Jack Westover as well.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb said the RB room is “unproven” and “we have a lot of work to do there.”@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb said he is a little surprised that they don’t have more depth at the RB position when they took over the program.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb said RB’s Cam Davis and Richard Newton are out with injuries and will not participate in Spring Camp. He fully expects them to be back for Fall Camp.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Grubb mentions OL’s Troy Fautanu and Roger Rosengarten as two guys who will “rep out” at left tackle.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
CHUCK MORRELL (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach)
Camden Sirmon has moved from QB to RB.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Coach Morrell says he will be calling the plays on defense.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“A mass of humanity,” is how Morrell describes DL Ulumoo Ale.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“The system that we will be running will be driven by the back half,” Morrell said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“The culture and the character of who he is,” Morrell said is why he followed DeBoer to Washington.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Morrell repeatedly points to “trust” as a key component of the culture that they are teaching and implementing.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Morrell said LB Cam Bright has only been here for two days so far.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
Morrell points to DB Mishael Powell as a leader on defense so far.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“I think that’s a big time competition,” Morrell said about the cornerback position.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
KALEN DEBOER (Head Coach)
Coach DeBoer says Spring Camp will be five weeks.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said Jaxson Kirkland is enrolled in school and they filed a waiver to the NCAA and are awaiting word.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said RB Emeka Megwa will most likely be out for Spring Camp with an injury.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said LB Edefuan Ulofoshio will miss Spring Camp and will miss some games this season. He says they knew right away during winter workouts.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said RB Sam Adams and WR Jabez Tinae will be limited during Spring Camp.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“This is us,” DeBoer said in regard to the phase the football team is going through right now.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said WR and OL are two positions that he thinks they can excel at on offense. On defense, he points to the cornerbacks and safeties.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“I don’t know anything other than competing for a championship,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said he wants to keep the long-standing Husky traditions in place as much as possible.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer credits Justin Glenn as a guy who had helped bridge that gap for him and the staff during this transition.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“He really pushes his position every single day,” DeBoer said about OC/QB coach Ryan Grubb. DeBoer said he also is known to give quizzes to his QB’s.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said throwing and delivering the ball, poise and who is moving the ball up the field is what they look at with their QB position.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“I do like versatility in a running back,” DeBoer said. He also said it’s ok to get that with multiple players and not just one.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said their RB’s are heavily used in the passing game and not just handing off the ball and running inside zone.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“Mental and physical toughness” are two components that are crucial DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“We want to be aggressive,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
“I think it’s important! It’s the age that we are in right now,” DeBoer said about the importance of NIL deals.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
DeBoer said his “installs” will be the same as every place he has coached at. The “window dressings” may be a little different.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 28, 2022
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