Washington HC Jedd Fisch talks NEW staff 👏 + Big Ten-SEC advisory group 👀 | College GameDay Podcast

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel sit down with Washington head coach Jedd Fisch to discuss the two iconic head coaching sires - Stephen Belichick and Brennan Carroll - on his staff, what he's seen of Washington quarterback Will Rogers, and how the NCAA tampering rules affected his departure from Arizona. Then, Rece and Pete get into the details of the upcoming 12-team College Football Playoff structure, Dartmouth players possibly unionizing, and whether or not Rece is jinxing the North Carolina Tar Heels!
0:00 Welcome to the College Gameday Pod!
0:56 UW HC Jedd Fisch joins the pod
1:40 HC Jedd Fish on what drew him to Washington
2:35 Wash HC Jedd Fisch on the Big Ten-SEC partnership
8:02 NCAA rules affected Arizona departure
12:08 Jedd Fisch on his football pathway to Florida
16:33 Jedd Fisch’s offensive coaching style
19:14 Stephen Belichick has chance to branch out
21:55 NFL vs. College football
26:09 Already familiar with QB Will Rogers
35:41 Big Ten-SEC unity to possibly create college sports efficiency
50:31 Dartmouth players can unionize, per Labor Board Official
52:26 What’s your pick Springsteen vs. Bon Jovi?
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[@purplegolddawgie]

Great interview! Thank you! Got to know Fisch better and he's a great guy! We appreciate that he is passionate about football and his job. UW huskies fully support you Jed! Thank you for stepping in and picking us up! Go Dawgs!

[@rocketman1090]

Enjoy him for a time. Could be days or months. He is a great marketer for sure.

[@daveaydelott593]

Finally a coach that doesn’t do coach speak and is actually candid

[@jasonjames6637]

What a coach we got amazing interview

[@BucksBites]

Really good interview. Love how blunt, open, and honest Fisch is. Funny guy too

[@augustinrocha7548]

One of the best interviews...he's very relatable, exciting times

[@amancio2446]

What a great get for UDub! Jedd is a difference maker! And I love the fact that he loves working on basics and fundamentals!!! Bigger, faster, stronger dudes with skill will beat smaller guys with skill, nearly EVERY TIME!!!

[@Jason-lk9yi]

He just interviewed for the HC opening at UCLA......Fisch is nothing more than a snake.

[@averygaming8707]

THAT'S MY HC

[@sjsnyder223]

For the next 3 yrs...maybe.

[@STEWDEE]

​@@sjsnyder223 Who cares. Just win baby!

[@sinerge2832]

2024 Washington will be like 2023 Colorado in the number of new starters, but I think Washington will shock everyone by making the CFP again.

[@JONTEE206]

I'm on board with this.🫡

[@RT-xj7el]

Didn't know much about him. Great interview!

[@klawsonoxy]

Jed Fisch is the man. I think UW upgraded at Head Coach.

[@Jason-lk9yi]

You guys are crazy. The dude just interviewed for the UCLA head coach opening. He said "I thought it would be unlikely they would pay my buyout" what does that mean? If they did or do pay his buyout would he leave UW for UCLA? Fisch is a disgrace.

[@BSPotter]

@@Jason-lk9yi I heard this today also but it might be fake news. Like Dan Lanning was supposedly in Tuscaloosa when he was actually watching Bourne Identity with his son. But I wouldn't put it past Jed Fisch. He has those vibes.

[@Jason-lk9yi]

@@BSPotter I would think it's fake if not for 2 things, 1- a reporter intentionally puting out a fake story saying Fisch 'absolutely' interviewed for the job would destroy the 247 sports reporters credibility, as well as the 2nd sports news outlet who carried it in Athlon Sports. 2- It's definitely Jedd Fisch's MO.

[@TheRooster1988]

@@Jason-lk9yi What credibility does a sportswriter have? They are not even considered writers even.

[@dougrobinson6683]

The conversation around the number of jobs Coach has had reminds me of Adam Carolla asking Dr. Drew on Loveline, "Since when is 28 Vicodin 30 Vicodin?"

[@staceya.775]

He seems so much more likable/charismatic and authentic than KDeB lol

[@udubdave]

I can see why Jedd's a good recruiter. He's easy to talk to and he's a charismatic guy.

[@losthighway4840]

used car salesmen tend to be

[@dan3196]

This guy is a great coach and will win anywhere.Hes fun to play for and ,a phenomenal recruiter much like rick nehuisel.Much like Carol. He doesn't need his players from Arizona he made them and found them and its his and Steve Spuriers system. Most qbs and recivers suceed in that system very qb and wr friendly.

[@bmrepass]

Great job, Rece & Pete!

[@New_Disciple-G3101]

I hope every 2023 Arizona Wildcat watches this interview.

[@SarkDawg]

Fisch is off to a good start. Get some o-lineman and the Dawgs will be competitive next year. In 2025 and 2026 the Dawgs will be back toward the top. Go Huskies!

[@timothycunningham3983]

NORTHERN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE (BIG TEN) vs. SOUTHERN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE (SEC) Divide the remaining conferences teams into these two conferences and divide them into divisions. Like the NFL with management. Drop NCAA all together.

[@Boxman2.0]

The South can have Indiana football. Just to make things fair.

[@dubdunk]

Woof!

[@TheRooster1988]

This gives me a whole new perspective on him. Kalen Deboer leaving Washington made no sense really to prove one's coaching ability. It showed the deep insecurities that Kalen had in himself, Alabama as deserved a better coach than Kalen. In my opinion. He came close in 2 years turning UW into a CFP contender. Fisch leaving from Arizona is kind of a given, being that Arizona is more a basketball and baseball type of school they are great at that. UW is a football school, so to me it is not as big of deal. But I apologize nevertheless to Arizona people for it. Hopefully UW in the future with Fisch pulls off winning the natty. We all can take credit.

[@_templesleeper]

hmm people respect Fisch you can tell...

[@Joeg206]

My coach a real one the oj trial story and the spurrier story kill me

[@bkatt8228]

LOL! How was CABO and the UCLA Coach interview?

[@Gustaf1965]

Jedd Snake. Rotten Fisch. "We're Family here at Arizona. Really!" Then a three minute meeting with they team. . . Sayonara! The Rotten Snake, Steppin' out like a deadbeat dad!

[@JONTEE206]

Welcome to the new landscape of CFB. Washington felt the same way about Kalen but no one's bigger than the program, so onward, we move.

[@mitchpearce3224]

Arizona AD dropped the ball and didn't sign him to an extension. Maybe you should channel your anger elsewhere?

[@dotwavlogan]

Blame your university for misplacing 200 million dollars and not being able to pay the man

[@hectorramonmendoza4411]

​@dotwavlogan Those millions of dollars don't pay coaches. That paid by multiple donors and boosters... idiot!

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

Don't be mad lol now brent brennan is leaving AZ for the UCLA job blame AZ athletic department they are the real snakes

[@arizonashane]

Good luck at Florida next year, Coach!

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

Yeah right.

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

Good luck finding a coach next week because Brent brennan is taking the UCLA job lmao

[@arizonashane]

@@Whatsthedill_ENT Yeah, sorry dude but it was actually your coach who interviewed for the UCLA job.

[@losthighway4840]

🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@Bestruction]

“Please let me contact my old players, I’ve got an empty pantry. I pinkie promise I only want to say good luck “ 😂

[@sjsnyder223]

Exactly. Fisch's biggest miscalculation in the whole move to WA was that he thought the AZ kids were loyal to HIM and would leave, but turns out they were loyal to EACH OTHER and not a slimy coach.

[@basedlord88]

@@sjsnyder223weirdos, Arizona is in 200+ million dollars in debt and has shitty resources, Jedd and everyone knew the UW roster was thin and was going to need a rebuild, it’s a long term decision, in a premier conference with way more money for NIL and he got his pay doubled. His entire philosophy is building a roster from HS recruits, really doubt he thought he was just going to take the entire Arizona roster over, that is a short term solution not long term program building. I swear Arizona fans took the move like their wife cheated on them, the Arizona job is one of the worst in P5, get over it

[@GovCheez]

@@sjsnyder223you think Fisch is losing sleep over AZ players not following him? 😂 AZ can't recruit like UW can and it's already showing.

[@stephenjeung]

#2 Academic? LOL

[@sirpv22]

Yes, #2 you chump.

[@FatherFirst]

In 2023 out of all public universities in the US it was ranked #3 academically. But they're different metrics and different rankings based on different outlets that judge universities. So I'm sure there is one out there that ranks them #2. It is a very prestigious university.

[@FatherFirst]

@@user-cl7xr9vc8d I'll have to listen to the beginning again. I didn't hear him say the West only and tie the academics into athletics.

[@setalight7290]

​@@FatherFirsttop 2 isn't even close to believable mybe top 30

[@michaelf.bender3718]

​@FatherFirst I'm listening to the interview right now, and your ears didn't deceive you. Coach Jedd Fisch said #2 academic institution and West.

[@joemantegna8910]

Enjoy him while hes there 😂 ask him now what did he talk about with UCLA down in MEXICO???? 😂😂😂

[@sh4rkyyyy]

🐍 oil salesman

[@paulstalcup8533]

He will be moving on in a few years once he can't get it done in Washington. Snake.....

[@whatlol_e]

this just proves he isnt loyal to leave an arizona team whos building up. id be surprised if hes still there after 2 years

[@neverpromisedtomorrow4009]

Such a fraud. Repeatedly has lied. Would say anything to self promote. Great evaluator of talent. Funny how he talked about the NCAA needing to step in and stop teams from poaching players at his last stop and then when he gets the Washington job he immediately starts to try and pillage that teams roster. His character doesn’t go to the top floor. Washington will find that out