Chris Petersen
Washington's Jimmy Lake says Pac-12 postponement right move

By Tim Booth 17 hrs ago
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington coach Jimmy Lake said Friday that the Pac-12 made the correct decision in postponing the football season, even as the Huskies...

In this Nov. 2, 2018 photo, Hammond Skyhawks Jordan Burch (5) watches during the a high school football playoff game against Wilson Hall in Columbia, S.C. The-6-foot-5, 275-pound Burch is a potential immediate-impact player out for the Gamecocks. When the early signing period opened in December he announced he would stay close to home. But he didn't actually sign, leaving open the possibility LSU could be his final destination. (Jeff Blake/The State via AP)
Signing day: Undecided blue chips, finish strong, best class

By Ralph D, Russo Feb. 04, 2020 01:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith runs onto the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith has received a three-year contract extension that would keep him with the Beavers through the 2025 season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith gets 3-year extension

Jan. 08, 2020 01:41 PM EST

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes under pressure from Boise State nose tackle Scale Igiehon (90) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game at Sam Boyd Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
QB Jacob Eason leaves Washington early, will enter NFL draft

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2019 02:04 PM EST

Washington fires offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan

Dec. 22, 2019 03:48 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington fired offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan on Sunday following a season where the Huskies' offense failed to match expectations. ...

Washington head coach Chris Petersen is doused at the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game against Boise State at Sam Boyd Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. Washington beat Boise State 38-7. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen's last game

Dan Greenspan Dec. 21, 2019 10:58 PM EST

Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the media on National Signing Day in Athens, Ga, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
All-star games could shake up team recruiting rankings

By Steve Megargee Dec. 20, 2019 08:36 PM EST

Washington head coach Chris Petersen speaks with reporters ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
'Petersen Bowl': Washington, Boise State meet in Las Vegas

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 20, 2019 03:33 PM EST

Washington head coach Chris Petersen speaks with reporters ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
No. 18 Broncos seek more Las Vegas Bowl success vs. Huskies

The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 12:04 PM EST

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin poses alongside showgirl Jennifer Autry ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Watch every bowl? Yes! Here's why they are all must-see TV

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield grimaces as he walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
12 of 26 first-year coaches are taking their teams to bowls

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:35 PM EST

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen speaks at a news conference about his decision to resign at the end of the season, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is being promoted to head coach. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington's Chris Petersen faces old team in his final game

By Eric Olson Dec. 08, 2019 07:47 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen, center, applauds as defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, left, high-fives athletic director Jen Cohen after speaking during a news conference about Petersen's decision to resign and Lake taking over his job, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jimmy Lake relishes 1st chance as head coach at Washington

By Tim Booth Dec. 04, 2019 01:57 AM EST

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen speaks at a news conference about his decision to resign at the end of the season, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is being promoted to head coach. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Petersen says being a head coach can ‘become very heavy’

By Tim Booth Dec. 03, 2019 12:42 PM EST

Washington Governor Jay Inslee hands Washington head coach Chris Petersen the Apple Cup after an NCAA college football game between Washington and Washington State, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 in Seattle. Washington won 31-13. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington’s Chris Petersen resigns, Jimmy Lake to take over

By Tim Booth Dec. 02, 2019 02:09 PM EST

Washington announces coach Chris Petersen will step down after bowl game

Dec. 02, 2019 02:00 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington announces coach Chris Petersen will step down after bowl game. ...

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon, right, moves to hug coach Mike Leach after the team's 54-53 win over Oregon State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Little at stake this time as Washington hosts Washington St

By Tim Booth Nov. 28, 2019 04:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 file photo, Despite the acrobatic jump by St. John Bosco quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) into the end zone, it was called back due to a penalty against Mater Dei in Bellflower, Calif. Only Texas and Florida produce more major college football players than California, but across the state overall participation in the sport at the high school level is on the decline. The percentage of players competing at the highest level of college football who are from California has dropped, too. (Scott Varley/The Orange County Register via AP, File)
National powers, fewer players define California football

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2019 03:35 AM EST