Jimmy Lake Webinar Press Conference – Utah Gameweek

Earlier today, Washington head football coach Jimmy Lake met with local Seattle media via a Zoom webinar to discuss their 44-27 victory over Arizona this past weekend. Lake spoke about staying safe from the Covid-19 virus and the cancellation of the Apple Cup matchup. He also took the time to talk about the Utah Utes 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, “really felt like we executed in all three phases,” against Arizona.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Coach Lake said, “really glad we got our backups in the game.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Lake said, “We share in our disappointment with Husky Nation,” about the cancellation of the Apple Cup.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Coach Lake said they looked at several possible opponents this week for replacements.@DubLifeUW
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Coach Lake said, “there was one point where I had four depth charts sitting on my desk.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Lake said they have had two good practices already focused on Utah, as they guessed on them as an opponent for that first practice.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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“Completely humbling,” Lake said when asked about coaching during the 100-year anniversary of Husky Stadium this week.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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“I’ve hammered these guys over the head every single day,” Lake said about staying inside their bubble with Covid-19 safety.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Lake said, “I feel very comfortable with the Pac-12 testing protocols that are put into place.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Coach Lake said, “They have always been one of the toughest teams to go against year in and year out,” when talking about the Utah matchup.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Lake said, “We’re in really great shape. We haven’t lost a day of preparation,” when asked about an offensive game plan this week.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Hey..do what you have been doing in practice,” Lake said is the message to QB Dylan Morris.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Coach Lake said, “Yes! Of course,” when asked if he wants to see the Apple Cup rescheduled on the last weekend this season.

He said they practiced for WSU a lot the week before because it was a short week.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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“We don’t have anybody extra in the building right now,” Lake said due to safety from Covid-19.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Coach Lake said, “one of the anchors of our program is constant growth and improvement.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Coach Lake said, “Our first preference is to always play a conference game.”

He said those games help them the most to win a conference championship.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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“He has this positive energy that is contagious,” Lake said about the biggest attribute that WR Puka Nacua brings to the team.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

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Coach Lake said, “it just goes to show you that it’s a beauty contest,” when talking about making the College Football Playoff in light of the first rankings coming out yesterday.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 25, 2020