Cat Tracks: Carey’s career-day paces Wildcats to big win

Nov 10, 2012, 9:42 PM | Updated: 11:05 pm

Arizona Sports

Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a football game. So, we give you ‘Cat Tracks’, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from Arizona’s November 10 win against Colorado. Final score: Arizona 56, Colorado 31.

The Good:

Ka’Deem Carey’s Pac-12 record 366 yards and five touchdowns helped Rich Rodriguez’s squad erase the painful memories of their recent 66-10 loss to UCLA.

Carey broke the conference record previously set by WSU’s Rueben Mays in October 1984.

Juco transfer B.J. Denker also filled in admirably for Matt Scott, completing 12-of-14 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bad:

The Cats defense still has room for improvement with just two games to go.

While 14 of the 31 points they allowed to the Buffaloes came when the game was out of reach in the fourth quarter, CU had just 20 combined points in their previous three contests.

Nick Hirschman looked pretty comfortable in his first start of the season for Colorado. He complete every pass he threw but one, which was an interception.

Noted:

Carey’s five touchdowns — also a conference record — Saturday are somewhat of a surprise, given the fact he had six over his previous four contests.

Coming Up Next:

The Wildcats head out on the road to face Utah next Saturday, November 17. The time has yet to be determined.

Arizona fans cheers on their team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56 - 31. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Colorado head coach Jon Embree watches the clock tick down against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56 -31. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Arizona starting quarterback B.J. Denker (7) is pushed out of bounds running a keeper by Colorado's Greg Henderson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Miller)

Colorado backup quarterback Connor Wood (5) hands off the ball to Donta Abron (18) for a touchdown against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56 - 31. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Colorado starting quarterback Nick Hirschman (8) is helped off the field after being tackled hard by Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56 - 31. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Colorado starting quarterback Nick Hirschman (8) is held up by Arizona's Marquis Flowers (2) for lost yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) runs ahead of Colorado's Josh Moten (39) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Sat., Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Colorado starting quarterback Nick Hirschman (8) set ups to hand the ball off against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/John Miller)

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) fumbles the ball in the backfield against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/John Miller)

Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez, right, exchanges handshakes with Dan Bucker (4) on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/John Miller)

Colorado's Alexander Lewis (71) reacts on the bench during the fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game against Arizona at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56 - 31. (AP Photo/John Miller)

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) outruns an attempted tackle by Colorado's Kirk Poston (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56 -31. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) celebrates with teammate Austin Hill (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56-31. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

Arizona's Faitele Faafoi (64) and his teammates perform the Samoa war dance called the Haka on the sidelines before the start an NCAA college football game against Colorado at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Arizona won 56 - 31. (AP Photo/John Miller)

Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey (25) runs for a long gain against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Carey run for five touchdowns and 366 yards. Arizona won 56 - 31. (AP Photo/John Miller)

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