Arizona Wildcats

Adam Green

ESPN’s Mark May: UA’s Byrne ‘will own the state of AZ’

Most everyone agrees Arizona athletic director Greg Byrne has done a great job since taking over for Jim Livengood on May 1, 2010. With Sean Miller already on board for basketball, the AD turned his focus to football, where Arizona has struggled not only on the field, but off it as well. Byrne has worked […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

Arizona Wildcats to practice in the Valley

Phoenix-area Wildcats fans won’t have to go far to get their first look at the Rich Rodriguez-led team. The school announced it will hold its spring football practice at Glendale Community College on Saturday, March 24. The team is expected to scrimmage during the event, which will also feature prize giveaways, chances to purchase season […]
12 years ago
Vince Marotta

Breakdown: U of A shocked by Bucknell

The Lowdown: The NIT history for Arizona is a bleak one to say the least. Three appearances (first since 1951) and they are 0-3 in their opportunities. On the other hand, they also have 29 appearances in the NCAA Tournament including 25 in a row from 1985-2009. The first 35 minutes of the game were […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: ‘Cats move to Pac-12 Championship

The Lowdown: Throughout the first half of this Pac-12 Tournament semifinal matchup, Arizona head coach Sean Miller had to be thinking “Did Oregon State really do us a favor knocking off Washington?” Early on the Beavers were all over the Wildcats jumping out by as much as nine points. The Beavers’ quick launch was fueled […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: Arizona moves past UCLA

The Lowdown: Arizona took control of the game early and did not look like they would relinquish it for the first 8-10 minutes. Solomon Hill was on fire and aggressive from the perimeter knocking down three consecutive three-pointers that made him look to the UCLA bench as if to say, “Who is going to guard […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

UA guard Josiah Turner suspended indefinitely

The Arizona Wildcats will take to the court at Staples Center in Los Angeles as the fourth seed against UCLA Thursday, but they’ll be doing so short-handed. Head coach Sean Miller announced Wednesday that freshman guard Josiah Turner has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules, and won’t play in the Pac-12 Tournament. […]
12 years ago
Arizona Sports

Four UA football players arrested after brawl

Four University of Arizona football players were arrested Friday after a fight broke out off-campus at the home of five students who were throwing a party. According to the DailyWildcat.com police reports indicate the sophomores, cornerback Jourdon Grandon, offensive tackle Fabbians Ebbele and offensive lineman Eric Bender were arrested on charges of criminal trespassing in […]
12 years ago
Arizona Sports

Five Arizona Wildcats earn Pac-12 Honors

The Arizona Wildcats’ regular season may have ended on a bitter note, losing to rival Arizona State, 87-80. But Monday proved to be sweeter for the Cats, after five players earned Pac-12 postseason honors. Guard Kyle Fogg and forward Solomon Hill were first-team all-conference selections and guard Nick Johnson garnered all-freshman recognition. Forward Jesse Perry […]
12 years ago
Vince Marotta

‘Cats defense absent in loss to ASU

TEMPE — The Arizona State Sun Devils saved their best punch for the last game of the season against their in-state rivals. It was a wild environment in Tempe as the final game before the Pac-12 Tournament for each team. The crowd was about even all game as was the scoreboard. Seniors Kyle Fogg and […]
12 years ago
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Adam Green

Arizona’s Kyle Fogg named Pac-12 Player of the Week again

Arizona’s Kyle Fogg stepped up when his team needed him most, and was rewarded for it with his second Pac-12 Player of the Week award this season. Fogg, a senior, averaged 18 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in Wildcat victories over USC and UCLA. Arizona cruised to a 70-54 win over the […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: UA wins nail-biter over UCLA

The Lowdown: It was the last home game for five seniors in Tucson and it clearly impacted a few of them. On offense, the Wildcats seemed content with the shooting the first shot given to them – credit UCLA’s defense, but they were settling a lot. Foul trouble eventually caught up with the Bruins however […]
12 years ago
Vince Marotta

Breakdown: Wildcats dump USC

The Lowdown: When the Arizona Wildcats come out flat they always have a 38-16 run in their back pocket at home, right? USC took advantage of the ‘Cats flatness and built an early lead, but then UA’s trio of guards went on a flurry over the next 14 minutes. It was back-to-back threes orchestrated by […]
12 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Miller helps Arizona survive in Pac-12

The Arizona mens basketball program is still managing to stay afloat in a Pac-12 conference that is slowly losing power in the NCAA. Arizona, Stanford and UCLA were staples in the NCAA tournaments in past years, but it’s now become a stretch for any of them to see much of the postseason. However, Arizona athletic […]
12 years ago
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Struggles aside, Miller knows others would ‘love to be’ Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats are 19-9 on the season and 10-5 in the Pac-12, a record that is not bad, but may not be good enough to earn an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Sean Miller is not worried about making the tournament – at least, not in the way some may think […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

Chaparral star spurns Arizona, chooses Notre Dame

They waited, and waited, and waited some more. After skipping a morning press conference from where he was supposed to make a decision, Scottsdale Chaparral star Davonte’ Neal finally announced that he would be attending Notre Dame next season. Neal was said to be considering Arizona, as well, along with Arkansas and North Carolina. The […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

Davonte Neal declines to choose a college, leaves Arizona and Notre Dame waiting

Scottsdale Chaparral athlete Davonte Neal was supposed to choose a college Tuesday, going so far as to call for a press conference where he would make his decision public. Down to Arizona, Notre Dame, Arkansas and North Carolina, the highly-rated recruit who played cornerback, running back and receiver in high school, is regarded as a […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: ‘Cats stumble in Seattle

The Lowdown: This rivalry has been as hot as any other in the nation during the last three meetings between the two teams. The first half was a spitting image of that rivalry as the Wildcats and Huskies battled to a near draw with the home team up 39-37. Behind a flurry from Terrence Ross […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: Arizona downs Wazzu

The Lowdown: Jesse Perry picked up his fourth foul just one minute into the second half leaving the Wildcats without his services for the next eight minutes. With Perry on the bench, nobody was able to guard Cougar forward Brock Motum as he exploded for 28 points, 17 in the second half. The inside-outside play […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

Wildcats will be dunking at NBA All-Star Weekend

Wildcats fans will have extra incentive to tune in and watch the 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk competition at NBA All-Star Weekend. Former UA stars Derrick Williams and Chase Budinger will be participating in the event, marking the first time a Wildcat has participated since Andre Igoudala in 2006. Williams, currently with the Timberwolves, and Budinger, […]
12 years ago
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Adam Green

ASU’s Osweiler rising up NFL draft boards, UA’s Foles trails

Many questioned Brock Osweiler’s decision to forego his senior year at ASU in order to enter the NFL Draft. After all, why leave school just to become a late-round selection, when another year of seasoning at the collegiate level could vault you to first-round status? Well, what if Osweiler is already there? ESPN NFL Draft […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: UA wins ugly over Utah

The Lowdown: A win is a win right? That is the only way to describe Arizona’s home win over conference bottom feeder Utah. On paper, the Wildcats should have handled the Utes (0-7 on the road in conference play) especially with how hot they have been as of late, but found themselves down eight points […]
12 years ago
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Adam Green

Rich Rodriguez hire rated as second-best

Arizona’s hire of Rich Rodriguez was one of the first to happen, as he was named Arizona’s new head coach before the final game of the regular season. And, according to the staff at CBSSports.com it was also the second-best hire by any school. Trailing only Urban Meyer in the “Most likely to succeed” category, […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: Wildcats breeze past Colorado

The Lowdown: Behind double-doubles from the frontcourt duo of Solomon Hill and Jesse Perry, the Arizona Wildcats blew the Colorado Buffaloes out of Tucson, 71-57. Down the stretch, the Wildcats could not be stopped on the boards, on either end of the floor. With only seven players in the rotation, the ‘Cats leaned on their […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

ASU coach Graham gets high marks for recruiting, UA’s Rodriguez not so much

It’s been about a week since schools around the country signed their 2012 recruiting classes, and rankings have been pouring in. And, while nobody can be sure of how good any of these players will be at the collegiate level, it’s still fun to speculate — especially if you’re an ASU fan. According to Ben […]
12 years ago
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Adam Green

Arizona’s Fogg named Pac-12 Player of the Week

The Arizona Wildcats got a much-needed sweep in the Bay Area last weekend, knocking off Pac-12 leading California on Thursday before taking down Stanford Saturday. The wins kept Arizona’s tournament hopes alive, as well as helped Kyle Fogg win the Pac-12 Player of the Week award. Fogg, a senior who is leading the Wildcats in […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: ‘Cats finish Bay Area sweep

The Lowdown: Shorthanded with the losses of Kevin Parrom and Jordin Mayes for the season, the Wildcats took the court against a game Cardinal team. It was going to take a resilient effort on both ends of the floor and that is exactly what coach Sean Miller got. Tough defense and turnovers down the stretch […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Breakdown: Wildcats escape Berkeley with ‘W’

The Lowdown: The Wildcats have had a flair for the dramatic as of late. It started with a thriller against Washington and continued on the road against a very game California team. Behind Kyle Fogg’s clutch shooting and Jesse Perry’s relentless inside play the Wildcats were in another dog fight, tied at 72 with just […]
12 years ago
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Adam Green

Arizona football looking to win on and off the field

Rich Rodriguez just signed his first recruiting class for the University of Arizona, adding 24 new players to a roster that won just four games last season. But his biggest challenge going forward? “I think the biggest challenge that we face is changing a little bit of the mindset and culture that maybe our guys […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

2012 Arizona Football recruiting class

2012 Arizona Football Recruiting Class Name Pos Ht Wt Yr. Exp Hometown (School) Jamar Allah CB 6-1 190 Fr. HS Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon) Javelle Allen QB 6-2 204 Fr. HS Prosper, Texas (Prosper) Jarrell Bennett WR 5-10 160 Fr. HS New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr) Beau Boyster OG 6-4 275 Fr. HS Bellflower, Calif. […]
12 years ago
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ESPN analyst: Arizona, Pac-12 down but not out

Picking on the Pac-12 has been pretty popular this season, as the conference has certainly struggled to pick up signature wins against top-flight competition. California is currently on top of the conference with a 17-5 (7-2) record, and traditional powers Washington, UCLA and Arizona have all had their share of struggles. ESPN NCAA Hoops analyst […]
12 years ago