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Nic Wise Is The Best Pure Point Guard in the Pac-10
With a 74-72 double overtime loss to UNLV last night - setting its record at 3-3 - it’s an understatement to say that Arizona is not run by flash and big names this year. With Lute Olson thrice removed and the Encinitas Enigma, (coined by yours truly; shirt orders to my Twitter…...
Skip Bayless, Stop Talking About Taryne Mowatt Like That
June 28, 2007 by
The Futon Report
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When debating the ESPY winner for Best Female Athlete, I was all ready to begin lauding Arizona University softball pitcher Taryne Mowatt, for the obvious statistical and physical reasons. Then along comes Skip Bayless, saying what I was about to say, and then adding "and she...
How far have we fallen?
October 30, 2008 by
The BearDown
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The past 18 months have been nothing short of brutal for Wildcat Basketball fans. The roller coaster of emotions that the program and its' fans have endured has been long and winding. I thought I would take the opportunity to document just what we have lost and endured in the last...
Lute Olson taking leave of absence from Arizona
November 04, 2007 by
Fanster
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Arizona head basketball coach Lute Olson will hold a news conference at 12:30 p.m. today in which he will announce he is taking a leave of absence from the team.
Arizona loses heartbreaker to the Ducks
12 days ago by
College Football News
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Brandon Jennings Says That All is Not Rosy in Europe
January 25, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Remember Brandon Jennings? He's the #1 basketball recruit of the class of 2008 that decided to forgo college (due to trouble with the admissions tests) to sign with a professional team in Rome. We brought you some excerpts from his blog just after Christmas that stirred up some...
Lute Olson Speaks Out
July 11, 2008 by
The BearDown
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Like many other college basektball traditionalists, Hall of Fame Coach Olson speaks out against the one and done-ers in today's game. With One and Done becoming the norm, (much publicized) Arizona Recruit Brandon Jennings has decided to skip the one and done and play a year in...
Brandon Jennings: Go to Europe Young Man
July 02, 2008 by
JV Sports
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Mere mortals do not attempt to do the things that Brandon Jennings does. People like you and I do not use our 40 inch vertical to sail upwards towards a metal rim only to jam a leather ball through it, smile, and return to Earth.
We don't have the balls to adopt a 1989...
An Unexpected Interview with Arizona AD Jim Livengood
February 26, 2009 by
The BearDown
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An unexpected interview with Jim Livengood
As I sat in the terminal at Tucson "barely" international airport today and waited for the weather in Dom's hood to clear I happened upon the one and only Jim Livengood.I was setting up at the laptop counter for a few hours...
Six Points: Talk about a fitting end for ASU
The 2009 football season for the Arizona State Sun Devils came to a merciful end on Saturday with a 20-17 loss to the Arizona Wildcats.
We’ve come to expect the competitive games and strange plays that have punctuated this rivalry over the years. Saturday was no exception.
It...
How To Change Perception In 3 Hours
On the morning of yet another Territorial Cup match-up between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats, I’d like to share a few facts with everybody as we gear up for the 1:30 p.m. kickoff.
Fact: The 2009 season for our Sun Devils has not been a fun one to be associated...
Tui decides to flirt with a DUI?..
Flying under the radar a little bit (at least up here in Phoenix) is that "star" Quarterback for the Wildcats Willie Tuitama had a run in with the UAPD Police while driving under the influence. In a bizarre series of events in which Tuitama was found standing near a parked...
NFL Combine: Tuitama Shafted
February 03, 2009 by
The BearDown
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Tuitama Shafted: Left Off Combine Invite List
The NFL Combine is the best chance players have of making a last, lasting impression on NFL Scouts leading up to the NFL Draft. In some cases, the combine can take a little known player from a possible late round pick to a 1st rounder...
Welcome Back Chase
June 16, 2008 by
The BearDown
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As The BearDown reported earlier, Chase Budinger will be returning to Tucson for his Junior Season. According to sources close to the situation the fax came in around 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time announcing his return for the 2008-2009 season. Also we should note that Chase's...
Lute Olson under NCAA investigation
September 15, 2008 by
The BearDown
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In keeping with the bad luck and BS soap opera story line at the University of Arizona this just in...
Zendejas FG lifts 'Zona over ASU for Territorial Cup
5 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Alex Zendejas kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Arizona defeated Arizona State 20-17 on Saturday to retain the Territorial Cup.
Arizona's Chances to Dance
February 03, 2009 by
The BearDown
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Arizona's Chances at March Madness
It's not secret that this year has been a disappointment for the Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball team. They have underperformed with 2, possibly more, future NBA players on the squad. They have made countless mental errors, been...
Willie Tuitama is Waiting on the NFL and Your Table
September 21, 2009 by
The Sporting Blog
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Willie Tuitama is the Arizona Wildcats all-time leading passer and was the MVP of last year's Las Vegas Bowl. But right now what he really wants to know is which type of dipping sauce you want with your wings.
A tragically untimely DUI weeks prior to this year's NFL Draft...
Stanford loses to Cal, Oregon squeezes by Arizona in double overtime
12 days ago by
Scores Report
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After Stanford failed to top Cal earlier in the evening, Jermiah Masoli provided some late-game heroics for his Oregon Ducks. In double overtime, Masoli took the snap at the Arizona Wildcats’ 1-yard line and ran the ball in for a touchdown. The Ducks will now face Oregon St...
Arizona Wildcats coach Mike Stoops inquires about injury to Oregon Ducks cheerleader
Arizona coach Mike Stoops called Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti to express concern for the health of a Ducks cheerleader who was hit in the head by a water bottle thrown from the grandstand on Saturday night.
ARIZONA: Coaching Alternatives
October 23, 2008 by
The BearDown
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With the departure of Hall of Fame Coach Lute Olson from Tucson it's time to look at possible Replacements for these big shoes that need filling. My first request...Keep it in the family. From Tom Tolbert to Steve Kerr there have been great basketball minds to grace the court at...
Abdul Gaddy Committs to Arizona, Again
September 15, 2008 by
The BearDown
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Well it is official, again. The 6'3 170 pound point guard out of Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma Washington has committed to the University of Arizona for next season. Scout.com has him ranked as a 5 star caliber player, and the 2nd ranked point guard in the recruiting class. It came...
BREAKING NEWS: Newest Arizona Commit
July 01, 2008 by
The BearDown
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Sources close to the situation have informed us that Arizona has signed yet another top recruit for the 2009 class. 4 Star 6-7/6-8 Oregon Small Forward Mike Moser has committed to Coach Lute Olson further bolstering the 2009 Arizona recruiting class....his close friendships with Arizona...
The All-Arizona Team
April 18, 2008 by
The BearDown
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Wtih Football season around the corner I sit down and put together the 53 man roster for the All-Arizona Football Team.
Arizona State of Affairs
May 21, 2008 by
The BearDown
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Welcome the newest member of The BearDown writing staff. Hear the die-hard's take on all things Arizona sports, particularly the great news handed down from the University's Athletic Department and the newest member of the Ring of Honor. It's all in here Bayless, Negudu...
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