ARIZONA RUMORS & GOSSIP

Wildcats gaining confidence after rocky start

TUCSON All of a sudden Arizona has momentum. Along with it has come a swagger. It has a confidence that wasn't there just a month ago, clearly wasn't there two months ago. But it's also what Arizona coach Sean Miller was talking about three months ago when he talked about improving by February. "We're on the steady climb of being a good team," Miller...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  3 days ago

Perry, Wildcats tame Colorado

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Jesse Perry scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, Solomon Hill had 16 points and 14 rebounds, and Arizona grinded out a 71-57 win over Colorado on Thursday night. Arizona (17-8, 8-4 Pac-12) labored for stretches offensively, but played solid defense throughout to keep itself within reach of the Pac-12 lead. The Wildcats steadily built the lead to nine...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  3 days ago

And 1: Arizona 56, Stanford 43

Kevin Danna brings his insights and observations from Stanford's defeat versus the Arizona Wildcats, 56-43, on Saturday afternoon at Maples Pavilion.
Via stanford.scout.com  |  7 days ago

Hays: 2012 Arizona Wildcats softball preview

Editor's note: Graham Hays is counting down to the start of the 2012 college softball season with a look at each of the teams in his top 20. Check back daily for updates.No. 6 Arizona Last year: 43-18 overall, 11-10 Pac-10 (lost in Tucson Super Regional) Who returns: As is so often the case at the program whose lineage boasts the likes of Jennie Finch, Nancy Evans, Alicia Hollowell...
Via ESPN  |  9 days ago

Fogg's big night key to Wildcats' win over Cal

All season it's been a case of which Arizona men's basketball team will show up? And not just in games or in halves, but from possession to possession. It's been that inconsistent. Thursday night it couldn't have been more apparent or dramatic in Arizona's crazy swings. It might also be a night that's remembered as the game where the Wildcats grew up...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  10 days ago

Sidiki Johnson to transfer to Providence

Sidiki Johnson will transfer from Arizona to Providence next season, his new school announced on Wednesday. Johnson will join a highly touted recruiting class, which already includes guards Kris Dunn and Rick Ledo. Johnson, a 6-9, 235-pound freshman forward, was suspended by Arizona coach Sean Miller on Nov. 21 for an undisclosed violation of team policy. Johnson left the Arizona...
Via AP on Fox  |  11 days ago

Arizona's Parrom suffers broken foot

Arizona guard-forward Kevin Parrom suffered a broken right foot during the first half of Saturday's 69-67 loss against Washington and is lost for the season. The 6-foot-6 Parrom, a junior from New York City, will require surgery. It is the latest tough break for Parrom, who had seven points in 10 minutes before his injury. His grandmother died last summer. In September, he...
Via AP on Fox  |  15 days ago

Arizona's Parrom lost for season with broken foot

Arizona guard-forward Kevin Parrom suffered a broken right foot during the first half of Saturday's 69-67 loss against Washington and is lost for the season. The 6-foot-6 Parrom, a junior from New York City, will require surgery. It is the latest tough break for Parrom, who had seven points in 10 minutes before his injury. His grandmother died last summer. In September, he...
Via AP on Fox  |  15 days ago

Parrom out for season with broken foot

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Following Saturday night's heartbreaking 69-67 loss to Washington, Arizona got some additional bad news: Junior forward Kevin Parrom suffered a fracture to a bone in his right foot and will miss the remainder of the season. The injury occurred near the end of the first half and will require surgery. Parrommissed the start of the season while recovering from...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  15 days ago

Ken Griffey Jr.’s son to play football at Arizona

Ken Griffey Jr., in his time, was one of the best athletes in the game of baseball. His smooth swing, blazing speed, and outstanding defensive ability made Griff one of the most dangerous dual-threat players in the game. Apparently the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. According to multiple reports, Griffey’s son, Trey Griffey, has signed on to play football for...
Via Rant Sports  |  19 days ago

Griffey's son to play football for Wildcats

Rich Rodriguez has landed a big-name recruit for the Arizona Wildcats. Trey Griffey, the oldest child of future Hall of Fame center fielder Ken Griffey Jr., has given a commitment to play football at the University of Arizona. His decision was first reported by the Orlando Sentinel. Griffey, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound wide receiver from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, made a visit...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  19 days ago

Offense falls flat as UA ends trip with a thud

Arizonas effort was there Saturday afternoon; the shooting, well, not so much. UA played well enough to win against Colorado but didnt, losing 64-63 after leading for most of the first half and parts of the second half. Kevin Parrom missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left after receiving a pass from a well-defended Kyle Fogg. UA fell to 13-7 overall and 4-3 in the conference. Colorado...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  22 days ago

Frustration setting in for Miller, Wildcats

TUCSON Arizona coach Sean Miller admitted he's a bit frustrated with his team. And why not? It's inconsistent and stuttering. And it continues to struggle with first half fits or lapses. "I spent about an hour and a half (on Saturday afternoon during the game) motivating, begging, pleading, yelling, screaming, subbing and it's a shame that didn't come (to work...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  29 days ago

Nick Foles scouting report

Nick Foles QB Arizona #8 Ht: 6’5″ Wt: 240   Strengths: Elite height. Decent athleticism for his size; can avoid pass rushing ends and tackles relatively consistently. Looks good throwing on the run. Strong fundamentally; no significant flaws in throwing motion. Quick release. Above average accuracy on short and intermediate routes. Does a nice job going through...
Via DraftAce  |  January 11, 2012

Fogg in the forecast for UCLA

UCLA is 0-2 in conference play for the first time since 1987-88. They're looking to avoid their first 0-3 start since the same year and here comes Arizona guard Kyle Fogg into town. He could not be coming at a worse time for the Bruins. Fogg is a 6-3 senior guard from Brea and is second on Arizona in scoring, averaging 11.6 points per game, but he's had some of his best...
Via Fox Sports West  |  January 05, 2012
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