Chris Petersen steps down, Jimmy Lake named UW Huskies head football coach
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Chris Petersen's resignation was stunning, but there are hints at why he decided to walk away from UW
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Huskies' head football coach Chris Petersen stepping down – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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Chris Petersen steps down, Jimmy Lake named UW Huskies head football coach
Ex-Boise State coach Chris Petersen steps down at Washington
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Spokane native, former EWU player Jimmy Lake named UW Head Football Coach after Chris Petersen steps down, News
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