ATLANTA -- Washington coach Chris Petersen became known for his trickery during the 2007 Fiesta Bowl when Boise State ran three trick plays during critical moments in the Broncos’ infamous upset of Oklahoma. Then came Boise State’s fake punt in the 2010 Fiesta Bowl win... and then the Broncos’ double pass to upset Washington in the 2012 Las Vegas Bowl... and then Washington’s double pass to upset USC in 2015.
The list goes on.
He has used trick plays so much, and they’ve become such a part of his persona as a coach, that the psychology of it all becomes a circle that opposing coaches can get stuck in as they game plan for Petersen.