Reaction rolling in to the stunning news of Chris Petersen stepping down as head coach at Washington

Um, Chris Petersen has resigned as Washington's coach. Jimmy Lake is the new head coach. Wow. Wow. Wow.

— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) December 2, 2019

First time I interviewed Chris was late December 2005 after he was promoted to the head job at Boise St.

He seemed a bit worn down this season but in no way did I expect him to step away.

Just absolutely stunning.

— Tim Booth (@ByTimBooth) December 2, 2019

Just spoke to a someone close to Chris Petersen on him stepping down: “There’s no illness or ulterior motive to his retirement. He just needs to re-charge.”

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 2, 2019

thank you Chris Petersen for reinvigorating my UW football fandom after some challenging years

I’ll never forget what you did for the program and for us fans

I’m happy if this move brings you peace and fulfillment

cant wait to see Jimmy Lake do big things

go Dawgs

— Lydia Cruz (@TheLydiaCruz) December 2, 2019

If Clay Helton survives this month he’ll get to spend the next 12 listening to people give his job to Urban Meyer AND Chris Petersen.

— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) December 2, 2019

My doctor once told me that coaching is the worst possible job for your health.

Your 50’s are your danger decade. Check the obituaries. If you live through your 50’s, most live their full lifespan.

Good to see Chris prioritizing his own, like Bob Stoops+Urban Meyer before him. https://t.co/BaXRbYop31

— Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) December 2, 2019

The four years I spent playing for this man were the best of my life. There is no one else like him. pic.twitter.com/gpUkaX49rX

— Ben Burr-Kirven (@benbk25) December 2, 2019

My first thought on Chris Petersen's legacy: Imagine college football in the western third of the country over the past 15 years without him.

— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) December 2, 2019