Personal news tweet: I've enjoyed every minute of the last two years while working with the incredible people at
@UAZCancer
, but today I'm excited to join the
@UAZHealth
Office of Communications.
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Michael Penix Jr., Caleb Williams and Cameron Ward have combined to throw 57 touchdown passes this season.
Against Arizona, they combined for only 1 passing TD.
Personal news: today is my last w/
@AZAthletics
.
It’s been an incredible 15 years (12 FT) here, but I’m excited to begin a new chapter
@AZCancerCenter
.
I’ll miss a lot, especially the people starting w/ the student-athletes, coaches, staff, others.
THANK YOU TO ALL!
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Unsung hero? Tyler Loop. Perfect 3-for-3 on field goals (and extra points), while booting all touchbacks and no kick return yards allowed all game. Doug Pfaff is proud, I'm sure.
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How about Treydan Stukes on this play. Buries his helmet in the QB's chest to pick up an initial block, then bursts ahead of the pack to pick up the final block of the run back. NFL effort and speed on this play helping Gunner get to the end zone.
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This young man deserves a lot of credit for helping restore the program. Never made excuses, asked for sympathy or took the easy way out. A great representative on and off the field.
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Arizona was 61-11 over the last two seasons with Kerr Kriisa as the team's primary PG. Impressive numbers that deserve significant respect. Cats were at their best when he was at his best. Unfortunately and largely due to injuries, those best moments didn't come in the Big Dance.
Not sure he fits a specific criteria, but he's a Ring of Honor caliber player in my book. A true cornerstone piece that stuck around to dig the program out of desperate depths.
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It's been 50 days since
@ArizonaFBall
lost a game. Since then, six straight wins and the Cats kept the
#TerritorialCup
to cap a 9-3 regular season.
One of the most enjoyable seasons in program history. Can't wait to see this team in a good bowl game.
'Tis the season.
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Andy Lopez used to keep a sign in the
@ArizonaBaseball
clubhouse that read:
"I will get myself ready, and then my time will come."
You never know when that's going to be.
Can't forget 6 points in 9 huge first-half minutes tonight from Adama Bal.
Stay ready.
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Watching the 4th quarter of the
@ArizonaFBall
game again. The spot of the T-Mac catch in the 4th quarter is absurd. Easily one of the worst calls I have ever seen. How anyone could think he was "trying to make a move" after getting knocked back and out of bounds is beyond me.
I believe only 9
@ArizonaFBall
players have their jersey formally recognized (not officially retired) at Arizona Stadium. This honor would meet the criteria for Fifita's consideration down the road.
One random
@ArizonaFBall
thought: I'm ready to bring natural grass back to Arizona Stadium. The turf was necessary without an indoor practice facility, and it helped keep stadium looking "game ready" 365 days/year. But now with the Davis Center, stadium can go back to grass IMO.
Having been born & raised in Tucson going on 36 years, nearly half as a student or employee at
@uarizona
, I witnessed first-hand the profound impact Lute Olson had on our school, community & state. We'll forever cherish Lute, Bobbi & the entire Olson family.
Thank you, Coach O!
Circumstances are different than any previous years, but we're seeing one of the greatest roster overhauls in program history for
@ArizonaFBall
. It's much needed and won't solve all personnel issues, but does give Cats fighting chance and strong foundation moving ahead.
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Holy smokes!
What a game. What a season.
What a turnaround for
@CoachJeddFisch
& Co.
Almost unbelievable.
Thank you to the players, coaches and staff. Enjoy this night.
A truly incredible moment in program history.
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The morning after 70-7 seems like a lifetime ago. Looking back,
@CoachJeddFisch
& Co. have delivered everything and more I could have asked for. It's time to double down. Invest in this staff, let this staff engage the community and the people and players will come.
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The top objective should be to identify a leader that will re-engage alumni, fans & community. Year to year success may vary, especially early for a coach, but establishing family atmosphere is a must. Then coach, recruit, develop and keep getting better in all facets.
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Final Pac-12 Champions!!!
Incredible grit tonight,
@ArizonaBaseball
.
All season, really.
And a tip of the hat to Chip Hale for tweaking the lineup to put Summerhill at the top of the order today.
No pressure next week. Keep getting better and play good baseball.
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As fun as basketball was tonight, can't wait for
@ArizonaFBall
at noon tomorrow in Boulder. Cats need their A-game to win on the road. Buffs will have a good crowd and plenty of motivation for Senior Day and potential bowl eligibility. Play physical, play disciplined.
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See you in San Antonio, Wildcat Nation!
Tickets go on sale at 6 p.m. for Wildcat Club Members and Season Ticket Holders and 7 p.m. for general public!
🎟️
It's ridiculous that Johnny Nansen was not one of 15 semifinalists for
@BroylesAward
. What Nansen, Akina & Co. did this year was remarkable.
Going back further, the job Brennan Carroll has done w/ UA O-Line is as good as anyone in the country. He took no shortcuts.
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Little things matter in football, like this block by Keyan Burnett (top of screen along UA sideline) on the onside kick. If he doesn't stay engaged and finish this block, OSU probably recovers this kick.
In last night's
@ArizonaFBall
victory, the Cats did not turn the ball over and committed only one penalty.
The last time the Cats had a turnover-free, 1-penalty game was a 48-14 win vs. Washington on Oct. 4, 2008, at Arizona Stadium.
That's a span of 167 games.
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After winning a pair of key home games against UCLA and USC,
@ArizonaMBB
went on the road this week to win three games by a combined 48 points. In total, it was 5 wins in 10 days with the final margin no closer than 9 points in any contest.
What a regular season!
Cats get 9 wins, including 6 straight to end season and posted a 4-1 conference road record (only other time w/ 4 Pac road wins was '98).
Most importantly: kept the Cup.
Soak it in, Cats!
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#TerritorialCup
I'm not a fan of most bowl game opt-outs, but I cannot blame Jordan Morgan one bit. He didn't complain when his path to the NFL took a detour. He came back, kept working to get himself & his team better. Now he's back in position to play in the NFL. A true Wildcat.
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There's no question
@ArizonaBaseball
should be an NCAA Regional host.
No. 1 (out of 300+ teams) non-conference SOS battle-tested the Cats to win both Pac-12 regular season & tournament championships.
With that said, it would be a mild upset for the Cats to host based on RPI.
Really says something for the quality of football that
@ArizonaFBall
played this year that it was essentially the clear No. 3 team in one of the deepest and best Pac-12 seasons in some time. Fun season.
#BackThePac
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The Cats have been playing good football. They haven't been home in a month. Now the No. 11 team in the nation is in town.
It's the type of meaningful game you hope to be playing at the end of October.
Tickets are still available. Get to Arizona Stadium tonight.
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It's such a joy to see
@ArizonaFBall
playing good and physical football again. The Cats have developed an identity & the culture is strong. I could not be more pleased by the job done by
@CoachJeddFisch
& Co., but most importantly I'm so happy for the players.
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It's okay not to shoot well, but 0 assists and most importantly 0 rebounds is unacceptable. The starting point guard has to affect the game somewhere. The bench is a great teacher, as Lute taught us all. Might be time for a switch.
In many ways, today is the first day of the
@CoachJeddFisch
era for
@ArizonaFBall
. Recruiting, roster management, staffing, player development among the items that take top priority. Fascinating 6+ weeks coming up before spring semester.
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In the last 3 games (which includes 3 overtimes at Utah),
@ArizonaMBB
has turned the ball over just 22 times.
Also during that span, PGs Jaden Bradley and Kylan Boswell have combined for 86 points, 21 assists and only five turnovers.
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With that said, I have a lot of respect for Oklahoma. I think this was the most talented team the Cats played all season. Makes the comeback win so much sweeter.
If you're an
@ArizonaFBall
fan and love what the Cats are doing this season, the only way this continues long term with
@CoachJeddFisch
& Co. is to sell out Arizona Stadium and/or support the NIL efforts. This staff knows how to develop a roster and win with support.
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We're going bowling and we want YOU to come along for the ride! Pledge your support for every
@ArizonaFBall
TD, sack & win for the rest of the season, when it counts the most! 🐻⬇️
All proceeds benefit NIL for football student-athletes 🏈
Pledge:
What a way to close out the home slate! Cats go 5-1 on their home turf, highlighted by 3 straight wins against ranked teams to close it out.
Only one thing left to do this regular season. Get better and finish strong next week. Keep the Cup.
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This is a first: lived in my neighborhood for what is four football seasons now. A bicyclist who I often see ride by but have never spoken to slowed down today and asked, "did you watch the Arizona game last night?"
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Reflecting on last night's game,
@ArizonaMBB
turned in a truly remarkable performance. Big game, on the road, ranked opponent on a winning streak, in March, after a loss, in front of a sold-out crowd with conference title on the line.
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#Pac12Champs
The depth and player development for
@ArizonaFBall
has been on display this season. It's especially evident along the offensive line. Last night, both guard spots needed replacements at times, and there's no sense of panic or immediate drop off.
I'm taking the plunge and starting a blog.
Yes, it will be heavy on UA sports and college football, but eventually may include some other topics.
For now, I'm very excited for football as you'll see. Check it out, if you so desire.
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In business and in life keeping your word and being there when it counts is all that matters. Noah and T-Mac are outstanding Wildcats! At Crest we are proud to partner with people who share our values and put the community first!
#Beardown
@tonganpino
@tmac96795
@arizonafootball
First, congrats to Houston. The better and more deserving side.
Second, thank you
@ArizonaMBB
for an incredible, incredible season. It's safe to say the joy is back, and the future is bright because of what this remarkable team accomplished.
The Cats will be back.
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More than Coach Fisch, take care of the staff, too. Building a winning culture is hard. Keeping it can be harder. There aren't shortcuts to sustaining it.
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In May 2019, Brent Brennan spoke at Coach Dick Tomey's celebration of life service at McKale Center. He shared a now very fitting "Tomeyism" about coaching:
"You're either putting a team together, keeping a team together, or putting it back together."
Pretty cool to see Caleb Love, Keshad Johnson and some of the
@ArizonaMBB
team going crazy during the 3Q scoring run for
@ArizonaWBB
. Looks like a great atmosphere in McKale.
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Pac-10/12 baseball is historically the best conference in the country. For most, winning the crown has proved harder than getting to CWS. It makes the final title so special. Who better to call it than
@catspbp
, who has been there rain or shine, win or lose for nearly 4 decades.
Raymond Pulido, a 6-6, 335-pound standout offensive lineman, withdrew his name from the transfer portal and will return to Arizona.
Pulido bolsters the Wildcats' offensive line that's expected to be one of the top units in college football.
Fifita (by his standards) struggled early, but played turnover-free and completed 13-of-17 passes in the second half. His audible on 3rd down on final possession was big time.
Incredible win to overcome field position deficit that kept Cats playing uphill all day.
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In a game where there were 32 combined turnovers, PJC had zero turnovers in 37 minutes. Added 10 points, six assists and three boards. Pretty good job managing an otherwise chaotic game for each side.
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Khalil Tate has rushed for 571 yards on 11 touchdown runs in the last six games. That's 51.9 yards per touchdown run. He has four TD runs of at least 71 yards.
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The worst news of last weekend was that Coach Akina was going to Texas. This is a fantastic change of course. Looking forward to Coach Brennan's staff coming together.
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The
@ArizonaFBall
defense held Oregon to 270 yards of total offense last night. That is the lowest output for the Ducks since gaining 260 yards against Ohio State in the 2010 Rose Bowl.
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Despite having to play the top four teams (RPI Nos. 1, 11, 20 and 33) all on the road,
@ArizonaBaseball
finishes with a winning Pac-12 record and 32-24 overall mark.
Cats win 13 of their last 14 overall by a combined 192-76.
Playing best when it matters most.
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The
@ArizonaFBall
defense limited the Beavers to 131 rushing yards on 29 carries. That ties for the fewest rushing yards OSU has gained in a game over the last 2 seasons. The 4.52 yards per carry was the second-lowest average of the year.
Nights like these aren't fun, but they happen. Credit to UCLA. The Cats will be just fine. Rest, regroup and get hungrier. The biggest games are still to come.
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As a fellow Pac-10/12 lifer, this is hard to stomach. I've said it many times, but it's worth repeating: The Pac-12 Network had incredible people who truly cared for the student-athletes working for it. Roxy was one. The league, and the Network, deserved better leadership.
To close out our final live event broadcast, Roxy Bernstein signs us off.
We are thankful & proud to have helped showcase thousands of amazing student-athletes & their excellent performances.
Thank you 💙
#BackThePac
Taking in the
@ArizonaFBall
scrimmage this morning. It really is remarkable to see the improvement at every position compared to a couple years ago. Even compared to last year. Fun to watch the program build.
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First off, the Coach of the Year honor is most deserved. What a season it has been for the Cats.
Second, what an incredible feat to win both player AND coach of the year honors while representing
@ArizonaBaseball
.
If there ever was a Wildcat for life, it's Chip Hale.
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Pac-12 baseball Coach of the Year:
Arizona's Chip Hale.
He is the first person in Pac-12 baseball history to win both Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.
Can't quantify the grit
@ArizonaBaseball
has shown this season.
Unbelievable.
Regular season and Pac-12 Tournament champions... Wow!
The real fun is still to come.
#StayHot
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Nick Foles. Was always a winner. Even in a 4-8 season that was 2011 for
@ArizonaFBall
. Happy for one of the best all-around student-athletes I've been fortunate to know.
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#FlyEaglesFly
It is a shame that, unlike the initial developments over the past 18 months, a story like this is essentially brushed aside and not discussed by many who were once quick to chime in - locally and nationally.
Here's to wishing
@RealCoachRod
the best of luck today with
@OleMissFB
.
I mean, is this serious? You'd think at this point ESPN would just tell its folks to keep their chins up (or tail between their legs) and let things go on this story. But here we are...
All of you who want us
@espn
to apologize to Sean MIller can’t be serious.Two ass’ts were severely penalized .In previous cases it was said by
@NCAA
that the HEAD COACH was responsible for their staff. If there were no violations y did the Pres of
@uarizona
give out sanctions ?
The effort, execution and intensity of the first 10 minutes didn't deserve a win.
But 52 points in the 2nd half, on the road, against that whistle ... Well, now that's something to bring back to Tucson.
The real fun is still ahead.
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