The messaging from the new Husky regime led by first year head coach Jimmy Lake is clear and consistent. The program will be physical, aggressive and finish games. The process to accomplish the goals is meticulous preparation by the coaching staff and players.
During Fridays Zoom call with local media Husky head coach Jimmy Lake was asked the weekly question , “ who is your starting quarterback coach? With two weeks until the Nov 7th Lake pointed out that the process will determine the starting quarterback or quarterbacks.
OFFENSIVE LINE DEPTH
The cream rises to the top mentality creates heated competition which in turn creates depth. Given the uncertainty nature of injuries in football and the ever lurking danger of the Covid-19 Lake and his staff are taking extra precautions to ensure depth at all positions.
A lot has been made about the Huskies young talented receives who are ready have a break season. Senior Cornerback Elijah Molden, wide receiver Terrell Bynum and Trent McDuffie have all commented on the depth and talent of the receivers unit. While he concurred with the glowing reviews, Lake was quick to give the best wr hands award to Puka Nacua
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
The decision by the Pac-12 to stick to a Conference only schedule created a void for all of the conference teams. Historically non-conference schedule games have served as preseason games. To fill the void Lake and his staff schedule four in house preseason games complete with referees and the coin. The third game is scheduled for this Saturday and the last one next week.
“ It’s important that our players get used to playing in game like condition ,” said Lake. “ We want to be prepared to the last detail on and off the field.”
