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Chris Petersen will kick off Washington’s 2016 football season at noon today by hosting his first press conference since national signing day in February.
Watch Chris Petersen’s season-opening press conference
Feel free to share your thoughts on the press conference in the comments below. In addition, we’ll be sure to include any important information he shares here in the form of a handy round-up.
Visit https://t.co/ipGf8sW4pP tomorrow at 12PM (PT) as @CoachPeteUW talks w/ media ahead of fall camp. #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/mbYAicoHTD
— UW Football (@UW_Football) August 7, 2016
Former Oklahoma WR K.J. Young has been officially added to UW's roster.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
Young is listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. Will wear No. 18.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
Petersen: Really good summer. Excited to be out there and stop talking about this stuff. Time to get our work in. #Huskies #Q13Fox
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 7, 2016
Petersen: I don't talk about injuries. Its not about you guys. It's a competitive advantage for our competitors if we do #Huskies #Q13Fox
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 7, 2016
Chris Petersen, in his kickoff press conference, says he's done "a lot of research, talked to a lot of people" about K.J. Young.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) August 7, 2016
Outside of a sprained ankle for Baccellia, Petersen says everyone is healthy
— Dave Softy Mahler (@Softykjr) August 7, 2016
1st day of fall camp for @UW_Football Chris Petersen says,"Trust me, every job is up for debate or challenge." pic.twitter.com/l0oZzUXJgT
— Elise Woodward (@EliseMWoodward) August 7, 2016
Petersen on K.J. Young: There's no perfect people in this world. It's about whether they can learn from their mistakes. #Huskies #Q13Fox
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 7, 2016
.@CoachPeteUW said he did talk to Bob Stoops about Young as part of @UW_Football's vetting process. Wouldn't talk details of conversation.
— Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) August 7, 2016
Coach Petersen,"The outside expectations don't change anything...just pay attention to building skill and competitive spirit."
— Elise Woodward (@EliseMWoodward) August 7, 2016
Petersen on hype: "We’re 7-6, played no football games, and now we’re ready to win the Super Bowl. I mean, really?"
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
.@CoachPeteUW on hype: We're 7-6. If you want to listen to social media and head down that path, you're just going in the wrong direction.
— Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) August 7, 2016
"We've done nothing. That defense has done nothing. We lost 4 really good players" -Petersen
— Dave Softy Mahler (@Softykjr) August 7, 2016
Petersen said even the defense is "going back to scratch." Cites loss of Travis Feeney and Cory Littleton. Need pass rushers.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
Petersen on O-Line: "A group that we're antsy to get out there with. I think they'll be better." #Huskies #Q13Fox
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 7, 2016
Petersen "antsy" to see the offensive line. He thinks it'll be better. "For our offense to take the next step, it starts right there."
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) August 7, 2016
Petersen says backup QB position is "wide open."
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
.@CoachPeteUW on Jeff Tedford: can't coach guys but can coach coaches. For him to be here means having a wealth of experience. #Dawgman
— Chris Fetters (@Chris_Fetters) August 7, 2016
More Pete on Tedford: "It’s not about bringing in hired guns. It's all about fit. He fits us and fits what we have going on here."
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) August 7, 2016
Petersen on Jonathan Smith: "He's in a good spot. We're all part of this. It all effects what he looks like as a playcaller." #Huskies
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 7, 2016
Petersen: RB group identity is a work in progress. Dynamics/roles change in the room. Couple guys hungry in that room to get more touches.
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 7, 2016
At running back, Petersen says "Myles Gaskin, he can't do it all." Says they need "about three guys" in RB rotation.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
Asked if Sean McGrew might play this year, Petersen says it's too early to say. But: "if you’re good enough and you can produce, you’ll go."
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
Petersen: "Let me just tell you, I hate social media. But we’ve got to do it."
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016
Re: @VicisPro helmets, Petersen says coaches in general are "light-years ahead" of where were 5 years ago in awareness of player safety.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) August 7, 2016
Petersen: "The smart ones" shut off Twitter during the season. @jake_browning one of the UW players who does that.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) August 7, 2016
.@CoachPeteUW says he doesn't check his mentions. Didn't even know what "mentions" are.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) August 7, 2016
Petersen on social media: "Why would you let someone validate you or tear you down when they don't understand the process." #Huskies
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 7, 2016
Chris Petersen talked to us for 43 minutes today. Here is everything he said. https://t.co/Zory4CnAQf pic.twitter.com/XEXtuXXlc1
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) August 7, 2016