Coach Chris Petersen shocked Husky nation Monday morning when he announced he was stepping down as head coach. Jimmy Lake was announced the new UW head football coach. Here is how former players, current players, and more reacted on Twitter about the surprising news.
@CoachPeteUW ? pic.twitter.com/3eRD1SKPxw
— Jordan Miller (@jordantm1997) December 2, 2019
Love you coach✊? @CoachPeteUW pic.twitter.com/bufpX3rKoZ
— 7️⃣One (@Kalepo206) December 2, 2019
Appreciate coach Pete for giving me the tools to help myself grow as a Man, a father and a better person overall. I left there with alot of valuable principles and Discipline it takes to be a good Individual, that Helps me in everyday life.Thank you coach Pete. The Goat forreal?? pic.twitter.com/N0hovLxi2k
— gmannn__ (@GbabyBOOM) December 2, 2019
Forever Grateful ? https://t.co/MMYPi1BY7h
— Trent McDuffie (@trent_mcduffie) December 2, 2019
.@CoachPeteUW epitomizes everything you can want in a head coach. His first priority has always been preparing his student-athletes for life, not merely the next game, and their performance in the classroom was matched by their performance on the field. pic.twitter.com/Za7YZGyQRK
— Ana Mari Cauce (@amcauce) December 2, 2019
The Ultimate Person! Love Coach Pete! #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/XxEyRfWZPW
— Deontae Cooper (@DCoop_32) December 2, 2019
A leader. A mentor. A man of excellence.
From Huskies everywhere, #ThankYouCP. pic.twitter.com/Omz9QxcRic
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) December 2, 2019
A Legendary leader. Got so much love for this man. https://t.co/lTbJeoym7B
— Elijah Molden (@e_mold3n) December 2, 2019
No words. Love you dawg @CoachPeteUW pic.twitter.com/z047kRk3yj
— ًً (@iRiichh) December 2, 2019
Woooah this is crazy, cus we all know Petes the Goat. But Laaaaaaake?!!?! Beast‼️?
— Kevin King (@King_kevvoo) December 2, 2019
Coach @CoachPeteUW did a FANTASTIC job at @UW_Football. He made the old #Dawgs proud and he’s a Husky for life!! #WOOF pic.twitter.com/lm1msHkawb
— Pastor Napoleon (@napoleonkaufman) December 3, 2019
As I reflect back on my college experience I remember saying to myself how is this OKG stuff gonna apply to me. Now that I’ve been cut 4 times from the NFL married and have a family, I finally understand lol. Thanks coach for giving us the tools to succeed on and off the field pic.twitter.com/UHbiFWZKgk
— Taanz (@tupou90) December 3, 2019
Extremely thankful to have been coached and mentored by the best in the business. Coach Pete taught me what it means to be a real man! Thank you for everything Coach https://t.co/1vNUU4AVT9
— Jaxson Kirkland (@jaxson_kirkland) December 2, 2019
Extremely thankful to have been coached and mentored by the best in the business. Coach Pete taught me what it means to be a real man! Thank you for everything Coach https://t.co/1vNUU4AVT9
— Jaxson Kirkland (@jaxson_kirkland) December 2, 2019
Gonna miss you but happy you’re still gonna be around!! Thank you for bringing back #PurpleReign https://t.co/BLm6FuW3KL
— Blake Snell (@snellzilla4) December 2, 2019
More than a great football coach, but a great man. Taught me there is more to life than football and how to be a better man to change the world. Love you @CoachPeteUW thanks for always believing in me. Will always be the ?? https://t.co/CMuwdf720z
— Sean McGrew (@smcgrew11) December 2, 2019
Unforgettable Lessons and Elite Coaching!
Thank you Coach Pete?? https://t.co/IGKb6KTDfG
— Levi Onwuzurike. (@LeviOnw) December 2, 2019
Great Coach, greater man! Thank you Coach Pete!! https://t.co/BV46QaOLLr
— EDEFUAN (@Ulofoshio30) December 2, 2019
Great Coach, greater man! Thank you Coach Pete!! https://t.co/BV46QaOLLr
— EDEFUAN (@Ulofoshio30) December 2, 2019
