Chris Petersen said on Tuesday that a quote from an unnamed eastern philosopher has been ringing in his ears for much of the fall.
“A man has two lives to live, and the second one begins when he realizes he only has one.”
Petersen’s second life is about to begin.
On Monday, the University of Washington announced that Petersen — the program’s sixth-year head coach — will step down following the Huskies’ upcoming bowl game. Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake will be UW’s next head coach, while Petersen will transition into an advisory role at the university.