Jimmy Lake’s first test as Washington’s head football coach will come before Lake is technically Washington’s head football coach.
The plan, dropped like an oversized anvil on an unexpecting world on Monday, is for Chris Petersen to coach through the Huskies’ upcoming bowl game, then officially pass the Washington whistle to his stated successor the following day. At which point Lake — currently UW’s second-year defensive coordinator — has what athletic director Jen Cohen called “the opportunity and responsibility” to make any staff or systematic changes he sees fit.
The problem?