Earlier today, Washington offensive line coach Scott Huff met with local Seattle media via teleconference to discuss current life and the state of the offensive line group during the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about how his group is getting their workouts in from home and also spoke about different personnel groupings he would like to see on the offensive line. Lastly, he spoke about new offensive coordinator John Donovan and his familiarity with him so far.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Coach Huff said “staying positive and ready to go” is his message to guys getting ready for the NFL Draft.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“Hopefully at some point we will get some version of Spring Football..whatever that is,” Huff said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“Some guys better than others” Huff said about his players dealing with changes due to the pandemic.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Coach Huff said Luke Wattenberg, Matteo Mele, Cole Norgaard, Myles Murao, Geirean Hatchett, Will Pliska would have gotten looks at Center for Spring Football.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Huff said that Henry Bainivalu will likely be used at the guard position.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“I have to get in the foxhole, that is the first guy I’m going with!” Huff said about OL Jaxson Kirkland.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“Some guys have weight rooms at their house and some guys have nothing,” Huff said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“They are doing the best they can with what they got to stay in shape and do a good job for us,” Huff said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“He is a really intelligent football coach,” Huff said about new offensive coordinator John Donovan.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Coach Huff said “you would like two or less per game” with how may sacks allowed.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Huff said “a lot of kids are getting bombarded with coaches calling” for recruiting purposes due to the current pandemic situation.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“We will figure it out but it’s kind of hard to move the needle” with making an impact with players in recruiting right now.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Coach Huff said “he’s catching on quick, he is a quick learner and I’m excited about him” in regards to OL Geirean Hatchett.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Huff said “in terms of evaluating guys, he has been great” in regards to new OC John Donovan adjusting to recruiting.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“Jaxson and Dean (Kirkland) have a great workout setup” Huff said about certain families equipment right now.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“Majority of our guys are all in the same boat where they don’t have much,” Huff said about their workout equipment from home.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“Certainly camaraderie is important in those two spots (center & quarterback) because they are big leadership spots, especially in our offense but I think they will figure it out, I really do!” Huff said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
With OL Corey Luciano moving back to the offensive line, Huff expects him to play at the tackle position.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Coach Huff said they definitely want to give OL Luke Wattenberg the chance to play at center.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
“I couldn’t be more excited about having Derham Cato being our tight ends coach” Huff said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
Matteo Mele could play center or tackle on the offensive line Huff said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 16, 2020
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