Wrapping up sights and sounds from Washington's 2021 Pac-12 Football Media Day visit
Washington head coach Jimmy Lake, offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland, and defensive back Trent McDuffie provided insights and gave a sneak peek at what to expect this season from the Washington Huskies at the 2021 Pac-12 Football Media Day, presented by 76®, on Tuesday, July 27th in Hollywood, CA. Follow below for a recap of the day's events and be sure to catch the Huskies' first game on Pac-12 Network vs. Montana on Saturday, Sep. 4 at 5:00 p.m. PT/ 6:00 p.m. MT in Seattle, WA. Follow Pac-12 football this entire season with the Pac-12 Now App.
A true DAWG.
“I bleed purple…It’s just so awesome to fulfill my dreams of playing at UW. I love the school, I love Seattle, I’ll live and die for that program.” - @jaxson_kirkland#GoHuskies x #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/24LRKEjTUh
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) July 27, 2021
The University of Washington
A family tradition 💯@jaxson_kirkland#BowDown x #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/rQfwJLoBxl— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 27, 2021
“[The return is] going to be so amazing…having almost 72,000 people screaming their heads off. That is football to me.” - @trent_mcduffie
Husky Nation, you are what makes it the #GreatestSetting. @UW_Football can’t wait to be back there with you all.#GoHuskies x #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/xO8xL7FY3Y
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) July 27, 2021
Leader. Competitor. DAWG.@trent_mcduffie #BowDown x #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/e3Zd7Hidzm
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 28, 2021
“We grew closer together, going through all those challenges.”@CoachLakeUDUB is excited for fans to watch this 2021 @UW_Football squad after the tough season it faced last year.
📺 Pac-12 Network
📲 https://t.co/FzSeZau9FX#Pac12FB | @76 pic.twitter.com/qZRGzRllP0— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) July 27, 2021
“My focus is just being successful & doing this job the best I can so more people that look like me, that have a background like me, can get these opportunities.”
🗣 @CoachLakeUDUB on @Pac12 leading all Power 5 conferences with 4 African American head coaches#Pac12FB | @76 pic.twitter.com/JMsyvWjo3w
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) July 28, 2021
2021 Pac-12 Football Media Day Gallery: North coaches
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