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Tucson, Arizona. – Arizona football held its first practice in front of Wildcat supporters on a sunny Saturday at Arizona Stadium.
The Wildcats took to the field inside Arizona Stadium to practice for the first time under new head coach Brent Brennan. In individual games and offense vs. defense, the Cats showed off their teamwork, communication and family atmosphere with smiles.
wide receiver chris hunter He made a highlight reel grab and got off to a great start to spring training.defensive back emmanuel carnley He made a spectacular interception in a one-on-one situation.
Arizona will conclude spring training on April 27th with a Red vs. Blue spring game inside Arizona Stadium starting at 6 p.m. The spring games will be available to watch on the Pac-12 Network.
defense coordinator Duane Akina and linebacker Jacob Manu, Kamuela Kaihueand tay brown He spoke to reporters after practice.
“You get your degree over there, you cross the street, and you get your degree in defensive backplay over here,” Akina says of communication and building defenses. “I value communication, and now they understand the language. I teach from the offensive side of the ball, but now they understand how the defense is constructed. It's starting.” – defense coordinator Duane Akina.
Featured wildcat – Jacob Manu, Kamuela Kaihueand tay brown
Quote of the Day “I'm working more on the mental side of the game. I want to outsmart everyone. Everyone has speed, but if I know where they're going, I beat them there.” I'm going to study the mental side more.''And I know this defense, so I can help young players develop it.'' ” Jacob Manu.
