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Analysis: Pete Kwiatkowski’s selfless move helps Huskies stay on upward trajectory

The Huskies were able to retain Jimmy Lake despite job offers from Alabama, Florida State and more. Meanwhile, Bryce Love's decision to stay lifts up the whole Pac-12.

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↑ Rising: Washington. It took a new title, more money and a change in the org chart, but the Huskies were able to retain secondary coach Jimmy Lake, one of the most sought-after assistants in the country.

In exchange for staying put, Lake is now the Huskies’ co-defensive coordinator and will take over playcalling duties.

Were such a swap transpiring elsewhere, it might be cause for staff chemistry concerns.