Going to transcribe these more thoroughly in the morning, but here are my notes
Sonny
Cochran’s health
Prognosis was a little better than originally thought, may have a chance to play Saturday
Drayden didn’t practice
Having a couple of days made a big difference, thought they had a really good practice
On Tedford’s influence
Always a collective effort, haven't seen much different, what Petersen has done has been consistent since his time at Boise State, but they’ll use the collective brainpower
They do a really nice job executing, don’t turn it over, make a lot of big plays in their passing game, do a nice job on 1st down, they’ve got a lot experience, guys have been playing a lot better
About Mekari
When we’ve needed to step up and play, he’s played well, done a nice job whichever position he’s been put into
On Browning
Helps that they get an early lead, different mentality of playing with a lead. Correlation between the good TD to INT ratio comes from good defense, he’s making good decisions, not under as much pressure, does a nice job of managing the game. Not turning it over is a bit of a team effort
On that topic w/Webb
Looking at the situations Davis has been in, with 3rd and long, more inclined with forcing the passes, mindset comes from the situations
What you’re looking for on defense
Got to stop the run, got to tackle, when guys have broken to the 2nd level, tackling hasn’t been good, some of that’s an experience thing. We’ve given up more big plays in the run game that we need to. Hurt us against OSU, USC, SDSU. We’re playing against good backs, and we’re going to play another good one this week
Getting off to a great start
Our games have been strange, the one thing we’ve done well consistently is play hard. Thursday excepted, we’ve found a way to get back into the game. It certainly helps when we get off to a good start, it’s a 60 minute game, but it does help to get off to a quick start. It’d help us tremendously to get off to a quick start
On 26 (Sidney Jones) for Washington
Typically plays on the right side of the offense. They’ve got good athletes, and they’re long, Points out 20 (Kevin King) and 3 (Darren Gardenhire), somewhat similar to last week in what we’ve seeing with good corners.
Patrick Mekari
How would you evaluate how you performed against USC
Obviously there’s a lot of things you’ve got to focus on with fundamentals, better hand placement, better punch, better footwork
Worked in with Aaron during practice
Washington’s ability to rush the passer with a 4 man rush
Obviously they’re a great defense, think we can play with them if we work on our fundamentals and stay focused
On pressure of playing LT
There’s pressure on all of us, but with the preparation of what Coach Jones and Coach Hamilton do helps us out on Saturdays
Benefit of having his brother
Having someone around to guide you, having someone around makes me better, live together off-campus, always together, very competitive with each other
Being the guy who can replace almost everyone, how do you prepare for DL strength
It’s a lot more film watching, have to study the defense a little more, gotta work at several positions, but I do whatever I can do to help my team win
Evan Weaver
On defending the run and what he’s seen from Washington
They have a great OL, backs, Heisman contender, but gotta get the push up field, if we can win each play, then we should be good
Self Evaluation
I see myself a getting better every week, was hesitant getting of the ball initially, all the upperclassmen have helped me to grow, tips from Wilson and Tate so I try to absorb what I can
On home wins
We are a good team at home, we’ve got to fix a bunch of things from USC, but when we do, we’ll feel confident
On being in pads this week
Being able to have the live drills helps, didn’t have that last week, makes you better when you can work with pads
Growing up in the Eastern Half of the state and rooting for Marshawn
Seahawks fan since he was born, been through the ups and the downs, loved Marshawn, mentions the Beast Quake, tries to pick his brain whenever he’s around
On being a guy from Washington
Playing at home, family can see the game, when I get to go to Washington, it’s going to be fun, lot of family set to come to the Wazzu game, but he’s focused on Washington at the moment
Sonny
Cochran’s health
Prognosis was a little better than originally thought, may have a chance to play Saturday
Drayden didn’t practice
Having a couple of days made a big difference, thought they had a really good practice
On Tedford’s influence
Always a collective effort, haven't seen much different, what Petersen has done has been consistent since his time at Boise State, but they’ll use the collective brainpower
They do a really nice job executing, don’t turn it over, make a lot of big plays in their passing game, do a nice job on 1st down, they’ve got a lot experience, guys have been playing a lot better
About Mekari
When we’ve needed to step up and play, he’s played well, done a nice job whichever position he’s been put into
On Browning
Helps that they get an early lead, different mentality of playing with a lead. Correlation between the good TD to INT ratio comes from good defense, he’s making good decisions, not under as much pressure, does a nice job of managing the game. Not turning it over is a bit of a team effort
On that topic w/Webb
Looking at the situations Davis has been in, with 3rd and long, more inclined with forcing the passes, mindset comes from the situations
What you’re looking for on defense
Got to stop the run, got to tackle, when guys have broken to the 2nd level, tackling hasn’t been good, some of that’s an experience thing. We’ve given up more big plays in the run game that we need to. Hurt us against OSU, USC, SDSU. We’re playing against good backs, and we’re going to play another good one this week
Getting off to a great start
Our games have been strange, the one thing we’ve done well consistently is play hard. Thursday excepted, we’ve found a way to get back into the game. It certainly helps when we get off to a good start, it’s a 60 minute game, but it does help to get off to a quick start. It’d help us tremendously to get off to a quick start
On 26 (Sidney Jones) for Washington
Typically plays on the right side of the offense. They’ve got good athletes, and they’re long, Points out 20 (Kevin King) and 3 (Darren Gardenhire), somewhat similar to last week in what we’ve seeing with good corners.
Patrick Mekari
How would you evaluate how you performed against USC
Obviously there’s a lot of things you’ve got to focus on with fundamentals, better hand placement, better punch, better footwork
Worked in with Aaron during practice
Washington’s ability to rush the passer with a 4 man rush
Obviously they’re a great defense, think we can play with them if we work on our fundamentals and stay focused
On pressure of playing LT
There’s pressure on all of us, but with the preparation of what Coach Jones and Coach Hamilton do helps us out on Saturdays
Benefit of having his brother
Having someone around to guide you, having someone around makes me better, live together off-campus, always together, very competitive with each other
Being the guy who can replace almost everyone, how do you prepare for DL strength
It’s a lot more film watching, have to study the defense a little more, gotta work at several positions, but I do whatever I can do to help my team win
Evan Weaver
On defending the run and what he’s seen from Washington
They have a great OL, backs, Heisman contender, but gotta get the push up field, if we can win each play, then we should be good
Self Evaluation
I see myself a getting better every week, was hesitant getting of the ball initially, all the upperclassmen have helped me to grow, tips from Wilson and Tate so I try to absorb what I can
On home wins
We are a good team at home, we’ve got to fix a bunch of things from USC, but when we do, we’ll feel confident
On being in pads this week
Being able to have the live drills helps, didn’t have that last week, makes you better when you can work with pads
Growing up in the Eastern Half of the state and rooting for Marshawn
Seahawks fan since he was born, been through the ups and the downs, loved Marshawn, mentions the Beast Quake, tries to pick his brain whenever he’s around
On being a guy from Washington
Playing at home, family can see the game, when I get to go to Washington, it’s going to be fun, lot of family set to come to the Wazzu game, but he’s focused on Washington at the moment
