I’m wondering if he’s got another job that he can’t announce until after the bowl season. USC may have an opening.

Recent records:

19: 7-5
18: 10-4
17: 10-3
16: 12-2
15: 7-6

Wow...I'm not sure many people saw that coming. The article says that this season "wore on him" and that he's stepping away to "recharge." Sounds like he's simply ready to step away from all the stress and pressure of the job. He's only 55 and has enough money to last several lifetimes so why not take some time and enjoy his family and the good life in general.

A healthy decision

He had a job where he commuted by boat, in shorts ... he's had a long run.

A couple of articles about his decision:

He’s not “wired” like other coaches:
https://sports.yahoo.com/inside-chris-petersens-stunning-decision-to-step-down-at-washington-232925310.html

Coaching burnout:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/the-grind-of-college-football-coaching-has-claimed-chris-petersen-and-its-only-getting-worse/

Burnout happens to those who take their jobs seriously.

If he hasn't taken a long break in 30 years ...

Presser, sounds like he may want to work in "leadership / team building" ... undefined.

This year's team was 7-5.

Four losses by 6 points or less.

The 'big' loss was at Stanford by 10 points.

He can relax while serving as Dan's OC, like in the old Boise State days. :up:

Yes. Better weather. Close to family & the Wine Country. Consultant like Sam Young?

He could also teach Leadership classes to undergrads, GSM, and corporations in the Silicon Valley.

I was just kidding around/wishful thinking, now you boys are going to get my hopes up. Maybe setup a nice hammock next to the new practice fields for him to relax in.

He actually stepped down at Washington to clear the way to become the next Head Coach at Cal Poly. ;)

Pay him around 4 million and he just might do it!

So let me get this straight ... Coach Pete is going to make somewhere between $3-5 Million per year (til 2023) while he decides what to do the next 10-15 years?

Edit: I didn't see any contract details.

Coming from the perspective of UW, that's a bum contract to have to hold on to. That's 4 seasons, where coach essentially just bailed out. However, depending on the terms of the contract, I imagine Coach Pete had clauses written in giving him control on when he could leave. If I were the University I'd second guess the contract language and look for rewrites. Don't know the nature of the UW/Pete relationship, not sure what terms were set...judging by Coach's decision, I'd say he's covered, either way, he has been paid plenty, even with Seattle taxes, I'm sure he's doing just fine.

My mistake, I just checked a few articles and saw no details. I *think* the AD said they'll honor the contract, but likely no athletic gear monies, TV / radio, etc.

I watched most of the presser. He did let out that being responsible for 100 18-22 year olds isn't easy ... and they make dumb choices.

He also mentioned stress, and not enjoying the Rose Bowl.

Speaking of championship games, did Sochor enjoy McAllen, Texas? He was interviewed at halftime, we were down, and he was calm.

"He did let out that being responsible for 100 18-22 year olds isn't easy ... and they make dumb choices."

I guess the helmet rule doesn't have a lot of traction in many programs in the power FBS conferences.