http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/564 Recent articles about the Arizona Wildcats en-us View full size photo » It's all down to one game. Too bad we have to wait a week for it. Oregon's thrilling overtime win over Arizona in Tucson has set up a Civil War game for the conference and Rose Bowl berth. It's amazing what a single week of games can do. From unbelievably complicated scenarios for the conference title to a simple, winner take all contest. Elsewhere, we had Stanford falling at home to Cal in The Big Ga... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/BN_Pac_10_Power_Poll_Week_12/1619102 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/BN_Pac_10_Power_Poll_Week_12/1619102 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/BN_Pac_10_Power_Poll_Week_12/1619102 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/1/31eeb1f3ebf4f1b132bbec8a691ca79f82dc4365/small/California_v_Stanford_bca6.jpg Oregon 44, Arizona 41 (Overtime). I suspect that if you'd given Arizona the broad script of this game, the Wildcats probably would have taken it. The Ducks passed more than they ran, with Jeremiah Masoli's somewhat unpredictable arm launching a career-high 45 attempts; they went six straight possessions in the second and third quarters with no points and only a single first down; and 'Zona ripped off 17 unanswered points over the same span for a double-digit lead early in the fou... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:47:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Ducks_desert_escape_is_a_breakthrough_in_its_own_right/1610567 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Ducks_desert_escape_is_a_breakthrough_in_its_own_right/1610567 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Ducks_desert_escape_is_a_breakthrough_in_its_own_right/1610567 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/6/e60e7a7efd378a7a53868a605698cf8e45404652/small/Arizona_v_California_9e22.jpg Jeremiah Masoli tied it with a touchdown pass to Ed Dickson with six seconds left, then won it with a 1-yard run in the second overtime as No. 11 Oregon defeated Arizona 44-41 on Saturday night and took a big step toward the Pac-10 title. The Ducks (9-2, 7-1 Pac-10) will earn a Pac-10 title and Rose Bowl berth with a victory over No. 20 Oregon State in a winner-take-all Civil War on Dec. 3 in Eugene. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:11:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Rosy_outlook_for_No_11_Oregon_after_2OT_win/1610106 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Rosy_outlook_for_No_11_Oregon_after_2OT_win/1610106 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Rosy_outlook_for_No_11_Oregon_after_2OT_win/1610106 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/c/5cf58404ee33b54cadf63f0c76e04206ea325e55/small/Picture_2.png Saturday's Pac-10 showdown in Tucson is ostensibly about Oregon finishing off its conference title run in the same place where a near-identical steamroller of an offense was abruptly stopped in its tracks two years ago. The parallels between these Ducks and the edition that came up short in 2007 are obvious and a little eerie: Like the '07 team, Oregon goes into Arizona as a solid favorite with one conference loss, a home win over USC that announced the Ducks' arrival as the new ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Pac_10_rubber_match_has_Oregon_and_Arizona_both_eyeing_next_level/1603850 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Pac_10_rubber_match_has_Oregon_and_Arizona_both_eyeing_next_level/1603850 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Pac_10_rubber_match_has_Oregon_and_Arizona_both_eyeing_next_level/1603850 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e0313c77ec12d8717bed6c4ac14ecb3aa18f676/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f78205166.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193E102E1529C5FCA0CD28B702198E10370.jpg Place: Tucson, Ariz. Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ABC Line: Oregon by 6 Three reasons Oregon will win He's back: LeGarrette Blount could contribute for Oregon against Arizona. Double trouble: After LeGarrette Blount TKOd much of his 2009 season, LaMichael James became the newest Ducks running back to jump from unknown to all-conference-caliber in less than a season. Now, Blount is back on the squad, and indications are he'll see playing time Saturday for the first time since before Labor... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spotlight_game_No_11_Oregon_at_Arizona/1602435 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spotlight_game_No_11_Oregon_at_Arizona/1602435 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spotlight_game_No_11_Oregon_at_Arizona/1602435 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/6/e60e7a7efd378a7a53868a605698cf8e45404652/small/Arizona_v_California_9e22.jpg Jeremiah Masoli has thrown for 1,581 yards and run for 558 more this season. After watching his team get walloped for the second time in three weeks, USC coach Pete Carroll confessed the obvious: The gap between his Trojans and the rest of the Pac-10 had shrunk to almost nothing. Now the best of the league's nine dwarves will duel in the desert to determine who'll gain the inside track for a Rose Bowl berth. This week's main event, No. 11 Oregon's visit to Arizona, will... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:49:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Saturday_could_help_decide_USC_039s_Rose_replacement/1590221 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Saturday_could_help_decide_USC_039s_Rose_replacement/1590221 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Saturday_could_help_decide_USC_039s_Rose_replacement/1590221 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/6/e60e7a7efd378a7a53868a605698cf8e45404652/small/Arizona_v_California_9e22.jpg More photos » by Wily Low - AP about 16 hours ago: Arizona's Vuna Tuihalamaka (8) and Devin Ross, cause UCLA's Ryan Moya (15) to fumble the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Wily Low) Browse more photos » Well losing last night was a surprise. It's sad commentary on the state of our football pro... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:52:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Big_Picture_Thoughts_Rick_Neuheisel_Needs_To_Deliver_At_Least_6_Wins_In_2009/1431539 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Big_Picture_Thoughts_Rick_Neuheisel_Needs_To_Deliver_At_Least_6_Wins_In_2009/1431539 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Big_Picture_Thoughts_Rick_Neuheisel_Needs_To_Deliver_At_Least_6_Wins_In_2009/1431539 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f16a61ba8c01b568db9e54b4beeb7f60a5c182bc/small/9d.jpg Bumped. GO BRUINS. -N Let's start out with this: I officially hate Arizona- plain and simple. I don't know if I was spoiled by Tennessee, but on my way to the stadium, 4 different fans made an effort to approach me and inform me that UCLA sucks. I'm not whining, but that was a little off beat for me. Then, inside of the stadium, I wasn't bothered too much, but this is what really bugged me: whenever Kai/Locke kicked the ball over the net in warm ups. The entire section c... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:36:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_UCLA_Simply_Doesnt_Have_The_Talent_On_Offense/1430994 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_UCLA_Simply_Doesnt_Have_The_Talent_On_Offense/1430994 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_UCLA_Simply_Doesnt_Have_The_Talent_On_Offense/1430994 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f6e67689f1bf1482b68c934eda65a85cb8edb839/small/NCAA_FOOTBALL_OCT_ec71.jpg More photos » by Reed Saxon - AP Ayers and co. will need to be consistent and disciplined so that they are making plays like this throughout the entire game (and not collapsing during back breaking big plays). Browse more photos » Earlier this season leading up to both of our road games I wrote how the pressure was mostly on the opposing coaches (Kiffin and Harbaugh). I am not sure if that dynamic is goin... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:18:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spaulding_Roundup_Expecting_The_Bruin_Defense_To_Be_Under_Siege_In_Arizona/1422798 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spaulding_Roundup_Expecting_The_Bruin_Defense_To_Be_Under_Siege_In_Arizona/1422798 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spaulding_Roundup_Expecting_The_Bruin_Defense_To_Be_Under_Siege_In_Arizona/1422798 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f6e67689f1bf1482b68c934eda65a85cb8edb839/small/NCAA_FOOTBALL_OCT_ec71.jpg More photos » by Reed Saxon - AP Can Taylor Embree and the UCLA pass catchers exploit the seam against a struggling Arizona defense? (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) Browse more photos » Here we go. Back on the road again and against a team in Arizona that will be flying high after a comeback victory over Stanford last week. The Wildcats had 553 yards of total offense and 415 of them came from Nick Foles, Arizona&#39... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:37:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Three_Keys_To_UCLA_Arizona/1417271 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Three_Keys_To_UCLA_Arizona/1417271 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Three_Keys_To_UCLA_Arizona/1417271 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f6e67689f1bf1482b68c934eda65a85cb8edb839/small/NCAA_FOOTBALL_OCT_ec71.jpg More photos » by Charlie Neibergall - AP Mike Stoops' Arizona Wildcats are flying high with an explosive offense (ranked number 1 in Pac-10) this season Browse more photos » Let's try our best to take our mind off this past weekend's game and look ahead to Saturday's match up against Arizona. Arizona is coming into this game on the opposite end of the emotional spectrum after stunning Stanf... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:57:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spaulding_Roundup_UCLA_Needs_To_Open_Up_amp_Execute_On_Offense_Early_On_Against_Arizona/1401664 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spaulding_Roundup_UCLA_Needs_To_Open_Up_amp_Execute_On_Offense_Early_On_Against_Arizona/1401664 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Spaulding_Roundup_UCLA_Needs_To_Open_Up_amp_Execute_On_Offense_Early_On_Against_Arizona/1401664 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f6e67689f1bf1482b68c934eda65a85cb8edb839/small/NCAA_FOOTBALL_OCT_ec71.jpg 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 like last year's appearance of Joe Flacco.There are 21 Quarterbacks on this year's invitee list. They are:Jason Boltus: Junior, Hartwick (D-III)Rhett Bomar: Senior, Sam Houston State (FCS)Tom Brandstate... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:03:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Combine_Tuitama_Shafted/496982 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Combine_Tuitama_Shafted/496982 The Arizona athletic department has been talking for years about closing in the north end of Arizona stadium. Thanks to an anonymous person inside the department fans can have a look at what the future stadium might look like. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:55:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Stadium_Expansion_Plans/417619 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Stadium_Expansion_Plans/417619 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Stadium_Expansion_Plans/417619 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/124497a9e758fe5cccd882d82bcb15bca6ddb214/small/staduam_change.jpg Keola Antolin step on up and get your prize...You are the PAC-10 Offensive Player of the Week! Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:17:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Impact_Freshman_at_it_again/353221 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Impact_Freshman_at_it_again/353221 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Impact_Freshman_at_it_again/353221 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/45aefbd34f766d377096c7a411a5556e7c35bde2/small/keola.jpg This is a big weeknd for the Wildcats, there is a lot at stake for both the Football and the Basketball programs.... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:10:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Wildcats_News_and_Notes/332177 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Wildcats_News_and_Notes/332177 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Wildcats_News_and_Notes/332177 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/f/afdb7fd57f81403e9b5b7c31e3fb50fb08d29718/small/wilbur-wilma-181x235.jpg Just like players at some of the other Division I Football programs around the country the Arizona Wildcats football team has had many of its' players sleeping on cots and bunks in rough conditions. Unlike those players, the Arizona Football Team has been doing it by choice and won't have a criminal record linked to it. Thanks to innovative thinking by Stoops and Major General John M. Custer over at Fort Huachuca in Cochise County, AZ. The Kitty Kats football team has taken a team ... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:53:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_Football_Update_Fort_Huachuca/309816 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_Football_Update_Fort_Huachuca/309816 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_Football_Update_Fort_Huachuca/309816 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/b/2bff021c307f3d6171b63eba7ca67c5d49482652/small/n10103777_39745888_7134.jpg We whetted your appetites yesterday with our preview of the upcoming Arizona Football season. When we last left you, Arizona had a legitimate chance at securing a 6-0 record going into the latter half of the season. With non-conference victories over Idaho, Toledo, and New Mexico and conference wins over UCLA, Washington, and Stanford, Arizona was primed to make a Run for the Roses in 2008. So let's pick Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:11:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_Football_Week_by_Week_BreakDown_Part_II/294439 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_Football_Week_by_Week_BreakDown_Part_II/294439 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Arizona_Football_Week_by_Week_BreakDown_Part_II/294439 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/f/8fd284ef8d8564e89cbe9b7e6485d8d8f9f02ae9/small/02_1_1.jpg Wtih Football season around the corner I sit down and put together the 53 man roster for the All-Arizona Football Team. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:38:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_All_Arizona_Team/241987 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_All_Arizona_Team/241987 A Recap of Arizona's Antoine Cason's Thorpe Award winning season Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:22:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/And_the_Award_Goes_to/42538 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/And_the_Award_Goes_to/42538 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 car that was "locked," admitted that he had been driving, stated that they couldn't find the keys, had two suspicious bottles inside the car, and then proceeded to give the cop the two bottles of... Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:30:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Tui_decides_to_flirt_with_a_DUI/11063 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Tui_decides_to_flirt_with_a_DUI/11063