Rattlers need a quick turnaround after its first season loss

Defensive struggles

The Rattlers’ defense couldn’t keep the Sugar Skulls off the board after the first quarter. Penalties hit the team hard, with two key ones that helped Tucson catch up in the last half of the game. With the defense struggling in kickoff returns last week, the team needs to rally together to find a solution. The defense on a team wins games as much as the offense does.

Explosive offense no more

Arizona had its lowest-scoring game this season so far, only putting up 35 points and getting shutout in the fourth quarter. The offense is the driving point of the team, with quarterback Dalton Sneed looking to always get the ball moving up in the air. The offensive line needs to give Sneed time to set himself, especially in late quarters.

What needs to be done?

There’s no need to hit the panic button just yet. Great teams lose, it’s a part of sports. However, great teams also find what’s not working and find solutions quickly. Players from both sides of the ball just need to figure out the trend and work through it. Arizona is a great team and hopefully, this loss gets them back on track and continue to play great football.

Arizona heads back home to get another winning streak going as it hosts the Bay Area Panthers on Saturday, May 10 at 6:05 p.m.