Chris petersen s sudden decision to step down from. Nearly six years later, with petersen stepping down at washington , the usc story proves instructive as to what makes petersen tick. Washington coach chris petersen is stepping down after six seasons at the school, with defensive coordinator jimmy lake promoted to run the program. Seattle – chris petersen announced monday that he will step down from his position as university of washington head football coach following the huskies bowl game. · washington held a press conference on tuesday to address the media after one of the biggest stunners of the year in college football: “he’s not wired like these other guys for fame and. · at the root of petersen ’ s shocking resignation, announced monday, were two interrelated epiphanies on his part. · chris petersen is stepping down as coach at washington because a lot of frustration and anxiety and stress has overcome the positivity and optimism of the job.
