Anyone expecting Chris Petersen to be stressed or tightly-wound at the start of Apple Cup Week was in for a bit of a surprise.
The fourth-year Washington coach was loose and at times, comical, during his Monday press conference. Petersen was quizzed for more than 25 minutes about a variety of subjects. It took a little time for the discussion to shift to UW’s 5 p.m. Saturday Apple Cup tilt against Washington State at Husky Stadium.
“Yeah, how about that? Imagine that?” Petersen said with a smile.
Petersen’s approach was a bit surprising given Apple Cup Week is easily the most unique week of the season.