U. of Washington Fires Coach Lake in Wake of Shoving Controversy

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The University of Washington fired head football coach Jimmy Lake on Sunday, a day after the Huskies lost at home to Arizona State, 35-30 — a game Lake sat out due to his suspension for hitting and shoving one of his players on the sideline during last week's home loss to Oregon.

"Making a head coaching change in any sport is difficult, recognizing that the decision impacts coaches, staff, student-athletes and their families," Washington athletic director Jen Cohen said in a released statement. "However, as the steward of UW Athletics, I must always act in the best interests of our student-athletes, our department and our university. No one wanted Jimmy to succeed more than I when I hired him in 2019, but ultimately, this change is necessary for a variety of reasons, both on the field and off. I am grateful for Jimmy's service to Washington, and we wish him the very best of luck moving forward."

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