Earlier today, Washington head football coach Jimmy Lake met with local Seattle media via teleconference to discuss the state of his football program during the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about where his players are living currently, their workouts, spring football, his interactions with Husky Legend Jim Lambright, his daily schedule with his family and also staying positive during these difficult times.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Coach Lake starts out with wishing that everyone is healthy and their families are doing well.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Lake says that “safety is priority #1”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Players are mostly with their families right now during this pandemic.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Workouts are being done with Tim Socha which began yesterday which is done online.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Lake said “everyone has to be accountable” with doing their workouts and responsibilities.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Coach Lake said the coaching staff is doing football in the morning and recruiting in the afternoon.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Lake said “I believe our team and staff will be ready to go” once we get back to football.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“Elijah Molden and Levi Onwuzurike have really stood out” during winter workouts.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“Best thing they can do is stay on top of our installs” Lake said about the players.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“We are focused on out base installs and techniques” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“The small happiness of being in the locker room together” will be what Lake is most thankful for when the team returns.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“In my mind, spring practice is not over yet” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“If everything gets back to normal in the next month and a half to two months, then I still plan on having our 15 spring practices” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Coach Lake “they are just ready to follow the leaders of our state”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“Any veteran will always have an advantage over somebody new” Lake said in regards to the quarterback competition.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Lake said “I don’t think so” in regards to wanting extra practices during fall camp.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“Competition is going to keep everyone on their toes and pushing forward” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“If someone comes in an outworks someone and makes plays then they are going to play” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“Condolences to Jim Lambright and his family” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Lake said he is watching Harry Potter movies with his family.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Lake said, “Had so much admiration for what he did here as a DC under Don James,” in regards to Husky Legend Jim Lambright.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Lake said he remains positive and doesn’t want to think about a possible postponed season at this point.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
“You can just feel the energy and excitement our players have for this new system,” Lake said about the offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
Coach Lake said it’s a “Pro Style” offense and the system makes it easier for a new player to come in and play right away.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 31, 2020
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