Earlier today, the Washington Huskies held a practice in preparation for the Oregon Ducks. Here is what sophomore co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Ikaika Malloe and senior defensive back Elijah Molden had to say about it via a Zoom webinar.
Here are things of note that they said…..
IKAIKA MALLOE (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach)
Washington Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Ikaika Malloe said, “If I’m not going to Hawaii then I’m staying here.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Malloe said, “my advantage is that I’m a Husky.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Coach Malloe said, “we were hitting sleds after the game to make a point,” in regards to the defensive line trying to get push.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Malloe said, “we are not where we should be at all by any means,” about his defensive line group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“The expectations are exactly the same,” Malloe said of the high standards of defensive play at the University of Washington in the past.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Coach Malloe said, “we are trying to be a little bit more creative with what they can do at home in the bubble.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“Just not having enough experience of going against the best of the best,” Malloe said is an issue for the young players.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Coach Malloe said, “Coach K has done a great job of putting them in position to be successful.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“He’s always my mentor in everything I do,” Malloe said of former Husky coach Randy Hart.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Coach Malloe said, “the next step is making plays,” when asked about DL Sam “Taki” Taimani.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“Absolutely, he is progressing every day,” Malloe said when asked if OLB Laiatu Latu still has a chance to play this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“This rival itself means so much to Husky Nation,” Malloe said about their matchup against Oregon.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
ELIJAH MOLDEN (Defensive Back)
Washington senior defensive back Elijah Molden said, “deep down I feel like this is my last season. I’ve proven enough.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Molden said, “to us this is our most competitive rivalry game,” when asked about the Oregon matchup.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“We need to prove ourselves again and start fast,” Molden said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“We need to have that sense of urgency coming out of the tunnel for the first half,” Molden said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Molden said, “I’m most comfortable at nickel and safety,” when asked about his preference in the secondary.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“I was pretty close,” Molden said about choosing Oregon as his college choice.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“Everything has paid off for me,” Molden said about choosing Washington.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“I would not like to see the Apple Cup resurrected because I want to be playing in a Pac-12 Championship,” Molden said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
Molden said he loves to play and hints that he would play in a bowl game this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
“Kyler is a freak athlete,” Molden said about DB Kyler Gordon.
Molden said the coaches put him at safety last game because they wanted to get Gordon on the field.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 8, 2020
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