ARIZONA FOOTBALL

Grambling State puts on show at halftime of game vs. Arizona

Sep 12, 2016, 10:46 AM | Updated: 12:26 pm

The Arizona Wildcats won their Saturday night matchup with Grambling State 31-21, and while it’s always nice to get a win, it’s doubtful anyone who is a UA fan is excited about that game.

Grambling State, an FCS school, is known more for its amazing band than its football team, and the fact that the Wildcats were down 21-3 at halftime was, in a word, disturbing.

However, while Wildcats fans were probably not all that entertained through the game’s first 30 minutes, they certainly were during the intermission as Grambling State’s famous marching band put on a show for the Tucson crowd.

 

Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez stares down Cody Ippolito (57) after Ippolito was ejected from the NCAA college football game, during the second half against Grambling State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Grambling State 31-21. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State quarterback Trevon Cherry (15) pitches the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Grambling State 31-21. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State wide receiver Dominique Leake, right, fends off Arizona safety Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Grambling State 31-21. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State quarterback DeVante Kincade (1) limps to the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Grambling State 31-21. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) scores a touchdown in front of Grambling State defensive back Jaterious Pouncey (48) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Grambling State 31-21. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State quarterback DeVante Kincade (1) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) warms up with Nick Wilson (28) before an NCAA college football game against Grambling State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona wide receiver Trey Griffey (5) runs after the catch against Grambling State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State wide receiver Verlan Hunter (2) celebrates with Dominique Leake after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) throws down field against Grambling State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State quarterback DeVante Kincade (1) throws down field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona running back Nick Wilson (28) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Grambling State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State running back Jestin Kelly (28) stiff arms Arizona safety Anthony Mariscal (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Grambling State quarterback DeVante Kincade (1) celebrates after throwing a first half touchdown against Arizona during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona wide receiver Samajie Grant (10) makes the catch over Grambling State defender Joseph McWilliams (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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