Earlier today, Washington head football coach Jimmy Lake met with local Seattle media via a Zoom webinar to discuss their 27-21 victory over Oregon State this past weekend. Lake spoke about the play of quarterback Dylan Morris and how the team needs to improve and get better this week. He also took the time to talk about the Arizona Wildcats and what that challenge will present for the Huskies this Saturday night.
Here are things of note that Coach Lake said…..
Washington head coach Jimmy Lake said, “We played a physical game which is what we want to be about.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said his favorite part of the game was when they had the special teams blunder with the snap and then went down to score on the next drive.
It showed what his team is all about.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“We have a lot of work to do,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“We want to grow as a coaching staff and as players heading into week two,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake gave a shoutout to QB Dylan Morris for “no turnovers” in his first collegiate start.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said he will not discuss info about players who didn’t play.
He will only disclose an injury if it is extremely serious.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said, “our receivers need to play better, it’s no secret! They know they have to play better.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Coach Lake said, “all four guys did a great job during training camp and it could have gone either way,” about the starting quarterback competition.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said they devise their offensive gameplan based upon what that opponents defense is giving them.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said that Coach Keith Bhonapha is the return game coach.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“I’m extremely excited,” Lake said about what DB Trent McDuffie will do in the return game this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“His pass rush moves are even better this year,” Lake said about OLB Zion Tupuola-Fetui.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said, “he really had a big impact on the game,” when asked about RB Sean McGrew.
Lake said he should have gotten “more touches” down the stretch.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Coach Lake said, “we definitely need to play the run better,” on defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“We made it out of the game healthy,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said, “we had a lot of energy on the sidelines,” with those two crucial near goal-line stops.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said TE Cade Otton’s blocking on Saturday night was “impressive”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“Our O-line is playing cohesive right now for being so early,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“Eddie is going to be our defensive player of the game announced by the coaching staff,” Lake said about ILB Edefuan Ulofoshio.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Coach Lake said, “we need to learn from our mistakes.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“For an offense to win games and be successful, you have to run the football,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“This weekend you are going to see a different type of offense,” Lake said.
It’s predicated on what opponent they play.
Huskies pride their offense as being “multi-faceted”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“He made critical plays last Saturday,” Lake said about QB Dylan Morris.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“I think he is,” Lake said when asked if QB Dylan Morris will be the starting quarterback this weekend against Arizona.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said Arizona will have a new scheme on defense this weekend.
He calls them “very talented and motivated”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Coach Lake said, “an aggressive violent blocking night,” about TE Cade Otton.
Lake said they “need to get the ball in his hands.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“We are always going to be scratching and clawing to get better and that includes myself,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said OC John Donovan was the first game ball that he handed out from the Oregon State victory.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“We are trying to grow and improve every single day,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
Lake said Arizona RB Gary Brightwell is a very good football player.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
“We have some guys out wide that can make some plays,” Lake said about the wide receivers group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 16, 2020
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