Head coach Chris Petersen held his weekly Monday press conference today on Montlake, to talk about how the Huskies fared against North Dakota this past weekend. He also took the time to discuss this weekend’s matchup against the Utah Utes.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Petersen said the defense and special teams played great
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says the offense “stumbled on itself”
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen happy with how QB Jake Haener player but we need to “keep things in perspective”
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says the run game needs to improve
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says they are still trying to find the right combination of guys on the offensive line
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said the fourth quarter goes so fast and it’s good to get more plays
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says they are bringing Chico McClatcher back slowly
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said Kamari Pleasant and Sean McGrew looked good
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said that Utah has one of the best defenses in the Pac-12. They have aggressive players
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said there are really good players that come from the state of Utah
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said ideally you would like to get your non-conference slate done first
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said that Sean McGrew has good vision and finds creases and Kamari Pleasant is more of a power back
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said he prefers a 47-Yard average on punts and he doesn’t care if they come on straight line drives or high hang time kicks
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said kick coverage depends on the type of kick but the coverage looks good so far and is causing more fair catches from the other team
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said the failed QB sneak was a huge assignment error
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said he didn’t watch any football yesterday for the NFL games
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said he has not talked to doctor’s about Trey Adam’s status
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said he has not talked to doctor’s about Trey Adam’s status
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says they have a handful of guys who have that “business-like” approach and attitude on the team
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says they have players who have great potential but sometimes “back down” and that’s not how you build skill
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said it’s so early to determine where the team is right now
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen said there was no emotional hangover from the Auburn game. He says if anything the players “care too much”
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen wants the players to stop listening to outside expectations
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says Utah QB Tyler Huntley is a matchup problem for a lot of teams with his mobility
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Petersen says they are preparing for the Utah noise from their stadium
— Jeffrey Wright (@jdub2379) September 10, 2018
Below is the actual video of Chris Petersen’s press conference today…..
