Earlier today, Washington head football coach Jimmy Lake met with local Seattle media via a Zoom webinar to discuss the outlook of the season as they prepare for their season opener against the California Bears this weekend. Lake spoke about the completion of fall camp this past weekend and what he has learned about his team heading into game competition. He also took the time to talk about the Bears 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, “our team has done so much to get to this point.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said, “it was a physical training camp.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake mentions that over 90% of the team has voted.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said Taj Davis has opted out due to Covid-19 concerns.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said “we will find out about 7:34 on Saturday night,” when asked about who the starting quarterback is.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake said, “we are excited to swap jersey with another paint and helmet.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said, “it’s going to be a slugfest,” when asked about the Cal Bears matchup.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake said, “we definitely tackled more than we ever have,” during fall camp.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake said, “both teams are built almost the same way.” when discussing the Cal Bears.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
“It keeps defenses off-balance,” Lake said about a multiple quarterback system.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake said, “I’m just excited for our guys and our staff to play football.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
“I have not heard any update on that,” Lake said about whether parents will be allowed to attend games at Husky Stadium to watch their son’s play.
He adds that they are “pushing” for it.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said, “he has been beating us up pretty good during training camp,” about sophomore RB Richard Newton’s size.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake, “If you know our schemes in all three phases then you are going to move up the depth chart.”
He calls himself an “equal opportunity employer”.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said, “we have some extraordinary leaders.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake said, “we have a stable of running backs” when talking about his excitement with that group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
“No,” Lake said when asked if there are any season-ending injuries after fall camp.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
“What we are never going to do here is release information that is going to hurt us,” Lake said about announcing starters, injuries, etc.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake said, “we have always had a good back and forth which each other,” when talking about his relationship with the quarterbacks in the past.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said, “it’s been the schedule change,” with discussing challenges that have been the toughest.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Coach Lake said, “We definitely have stayed in contact. He has left encouraging voice messages,” when asked about former Washington head coach Chris Petersen.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said, “We spend more money on food here than anybody in the Pac-12.”
“We do it by the rules.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
Lake said the experience of Cal quarterback Chase Garbers presents a challenge.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
“One of our anchors around here is constant growth and improvement,” Lake said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 2, 2020
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