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Wildcats search for defense

Wildcats search for defense

Mike Ritter
March 10, 2008

“Class highlighted by big offensive linemen, QB, DB”

Mike Ritter
February 7, 2008

Cason wins Jim Thorpe Award

Mike Ritter
January 16, 2008

Williams back on Spurs roster

Mike Ritter
January 11, 2008
Ari Lerner / Arizona Daily Wildcat Chase Budinger soars over Memphis' Robert Dozier in the second half of the Fiesta Bowl Classic held at the McKale Center. The Wildcats won the game 79-71 after being down 9 points in the first half.

Big road test awaits No. 17 ‘Cats

Mike Ritter
January 11, 2008
UA running back Chris Jennings (28) lies in the grass during the Wildcats' 29-27 loss to New Mexico in Arizona Stadium on Sept. 15. Arizona finished the season sixth in the Pacific 10 Conference.

Mediocre start haunts football

Mike Ritter
December 4, 2007
Arizona quarterback Willie Tuitama has a look of dejection after a pass intended for running back Chris Jennings was knocked down in the end zone, turning the ball over on downs late in the fourth quarter in Saturday's 20-17 loss to

“New year, same finish”

Mike Ritter
December 3, 2007

Same finish for ‘Cats

Mike Ritter
December 2, 2007
Arizona and ASU football players get tangled up during last year's 28-14 Sun Devil victory at Arizona Stadium. The rivals will play for the Territorial Cup tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Sun Devil Stadium in a game with much on the line for both teams.

‘We have to beat ASU’

Mike Ritter
December 2, 2007

Ritter’s Rules

Mike Ritter
November 30, 2007
Healthy QB a big difference for 'Cats

Healthy QB a big difference for ‘Cats

Mike Ritter
November 29, 2007
Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason tackles former ASU tight end Zach Miller in last year's Territorial Cup game at Arizona Stadium, which ASU won 28-14. Cason has been responding to Sun Devil quarterback Rudy Carpenter's preseason trash talk and expects to do more 'yapping' on the field in this Saturday's Cup game in Tempe.

Trash talk to heat up

Mike Ritter
November 27, 2007

CB semifinalist for award

Mike Ritter
November 20, 2007
Antoine Cason is hoisted by teammates B.J. Dennard and Xavier Smith after scoring a touchdown on a 56-yard punt return in the second quarter of Arizona's 34-24 win over No. 2 Oregon on Thursday. Cason was named the nation's Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

Cason wins nat’l defensive award

Mike Ritter
November 19, 2007
Fans climb onto the goalposts after the Wildcats' 34-24 upset of No. 2 Oregon last night at Arizona Stadium. It was the second time this year and the second game in a row that students have rushed the field.

UA goes Duck hunting

Mike Ritter
November 18, 2007
Arizona wide receiver Terrell Turner tries to escape the hold of Bruins Dennis Keyes (11) and Reggie Carter (51) in the Wildcats' 34-27 win over UCLA at Arizona Stadium on Nov. 3.

‘Cats ready for big stage

Mike Ritter
November 15, 2007
UA linebacker Spencer Larsen bear hugs his

Seniors set for final home game

Mike Ritter
November 14, 2007
Robert Golden

Recruit Golden an option again for ‘Cats

Mike Ritter
November 8, 2007
Mike Ritterassistant sports editor

Critics may have been right about Henry

Mike Ritter
November 6, 2007
UA quarterback Willie Tuitama evades the rush of UCLA defensive tackle Kevin Brown in the Wildcats' 34-27 win over the Bruins on Saturday at Arizona Stadium.

‘Cats finally take a breather

Mike Ritter
November 6, 2007
UA tight end Rob Gronkowski rises for a catch while trying to evade the hands of UCLA

“No beatdown, but that’s OK”

Ari Wasserman and Mike Ritter
November 5, 2007

Establishing a ‘W’ weekend

Mike Ritter
November 4, 2007

‘Cats ready for next Nov. reign

Mike Ritter
November 3, 2007

T’n’T named Players of Week

Mike Ritter
October 30, 2007
UA linebacker Spencer Larsen hits Stanford wide receiver Evan Moore during the Wildcats' 21-20 loss Saturday at Arizona Stadium. Larsen and the rest of the football team will face another flighty Washington quarterback tomorrow at noon in Seattle.

Hike to Locker – he’ll run

Mike Ritter
October 26, 2007

Ritter’s Rules: Breakdown

Mike Ritter
October 26, 2007
UA quarterback Willie Tuitama goes down at the hands of Stanford defensive end Erik Lorig (80) during the Wildcats' 21-20 loss to Stanford on Saturday at Arizona Stadium. Tuitama and the rest of the team are now 2-6 overall and find their bowl hopes even less obtainable.

‘Pain and anguish’ equal same old story

Mike Ritter
October 22, 2007

Cardinal finds way

Mike Ritter
October 22, 2007

Same old story: ‘Pain and anguish’

Mike Ritter
October 21, 2007

Stanford revitalized by ‘Captain Comeback’

Mike Ritter
October 19, 2007

Elmores stay close after surgery

Mike Ritter
October 18, 2007

Parity prevails in Pac-10

Mike Ritter
October 17, 2007
'Cats call it a moral victory

‘Cats call it a moral victory

Mike Ritter
October 15, 2007

“No. 10 USC 20, Arizona 13”

Mike Ritter
October 14, 2007

USC may use ‘Cats to refuel

Mike Ritter
October 13, 2007

‘Cason Cares’ about cancer

Mike Ritter
October 11, 2007

Rolling with Ritter

Mike Ritter
October 8, 2007

‘Cats suffer crash in Corvallis

Mike Ritter
October 8, 2007

“Oregon State 31, Arizona 16”

Mike Ritter
October 6, 2007
UA wide receiver Anthony Johnson is tackled by a Washington State defender during the Wildcats' 48-20 victory over the Cougars last Saturday at Arizona

RB leads growing Beavers ‘O’

Mike Ritter
October 5, 2007

“Basketball, football rank last in Pac-10 graduation rate”

Mike Ritter
October 5, 2007
Cornerback Devin Ross tackles Washington State wide receiver Charles Dillon in Saturday's 48-20 win over the Cougars at Arizona Stadium. The sophomore may see extended playing time after a key interception and an injury to safety Dominic Patrick.

CB Ross waiting in wings

Mike Ritter
October 3, 2007
UA receiver Terrell Turner hauls in a 65-yard pass down to the WSU 1-yard line during Arizona's 48-20 win over the Cougars. With two catches, Turner accounted for 87 of quarterback Willie Tuitama's 346 passing yards.

Freshmen spur romp over Cougars

Mike Ritter
October 1, 2007

“Arizona 48, Washington State 20”

Mike Ritter
September 30, 2007

WSU not looking past UA this time

Mike Ritter
September 28, 2007

Jackson chirping after win

Mike Ritter
September 25, 2007

‘D’ not up to par in week 4

Mike Ritter
September 24, 2007
Arizona running back Nick Grigsby squeezes through members of the California defensive line to reach the end zone during the Wildcats' loss to the Golden Bears on Saturday in Los Angeles. Grigsby accounted for the only touchdown of the first half and the first of the game.

First quarter dooms ‘Cats

Mike Ritter
September 24, 2007

First quarter dooms ‘Cats

Mike Ritter
September 23, 2007
California punt returner and wide receiver DeSean Jackson trots toward open field with UA cornerback Antoine Cason right behind him during the Wildcats' 24-20 Homecoming win last year at Arizona Stadium. The two played against each other in high school.

Jackson indeed ‘1 to Watch’

Mike Ritter
September 21, 2007
Arizona wide receiver Delashaun Dean breaks a tackle during Saturday night's 29-27 loss to New Mexico at Arizona Stadium. Fellow wideout Anthony Johnson still believes the Wildcats can be atop the Pacific 10 Conference at season's end despite a pair of early losses.

Bowl still in ‘Cats’ sights

Mike Ritter
September 19, 2007
C.J. Sedoris

“Players’ choices ‘selfish,’ ‘immature'”

Mike Ritter
September 18, 2007

Stoops takes fall for loss

Mike Ritter
September 17, 2007

‘Cats upset by second MWC opponent

Mike Ritter
September 16, 2007

Lobos D likes to frustrate

Mike Ritter
September 14, 2007
Rob Gronkowski

‘Big Country’ or ‘Drago’?

Mike Ritter
September 12, 2007

Arizona’s ‘O’ looks convincing

Mike Ritter
September 10, 2007

Wildcats out to avoid fate of UM

Mike Ritter
September 9, 2007
Arizona running back Nick Grigsby runs drills during practice yesterday. The true freshman should get playing time against NAU on Saturday, head coach Mike Stoops said.

Frosh enters RB picture

Mike Ritter
September 5, 2007
Brigham Young backup running back Harvey Unga evades three Arizona defensive linemen during the Wildcats' 20-7 loss Saturday in Provo, Utah. Unga ran all over Arizona, amassing total 194 yards to the Wildcats' 255.

Playcalling in question

Mike Ritter
September 4, 2007

Has Mike Canales really left?

Mike Ritter
September 4, 2007

Lack of Beck a UA boon

Mike Ritter
September 2, 2007

“Too little, too late”

Mike Ritter
September 2, 2007
Running back Chris Jennings tries to break a tackle during the final fall scrimmage Aug. 18 at Arizona Stadium. With the early departure of Chris Henry, Jennings, who averaged 4.3 yards per carry last season, moved to the top of the depth chart as a starter this season.

RBs to be utilized more as receivers

Mike Ritter
August 30, 2007

Expectations are sky-high for program that returns 19 starters

Mike Ritter
August 30, 2007
ntoine Cason makes a tackle in last year's 24-20 Homecoming win over California Nov. 11. Cason had a 39-yard interception which returned for a touchdown and won Pac-10 Player of the Week honors for his performance in the game.

Cason: the ‘total package’

Mike Ritter
August 30, 2007
Wide Receiver Mike Thomas maneuvers around two California defenders in a 24-20 Homecoming win over the Golden Bears Nov. 11. Thomas and Anthony Johnson head the depth chart for wide receivers.

Dykes inherits youth at receiver position

Mike Ritter
August 30, 2007
Quarterback Willie Tuitama rocks back in a 28-10 win against Stephen F. Austin on Sept. 16, 2006, at Arizona Stadium. In a season interrupted by multiple concussions, Tuitama threw for 1,355 yards and seven touchdowns in his sophomore season, but looks to have a much better year with a new pass-heavy offense.

Arizona is now pronounced ‘Airzona’

Mike Ritter
August 30, 2007
UA cornerback Antoine Cason tackles former ASU tight end Zach Miller in last season's finale. Cason will take on the role of

Cason named No. 1 punt returner

Mike Ritter
August 28, 2007
Strong safety Cam Nelson will start this football season after being shuffled through various defensive positions last season.

Don’t call him ‘baby’

Mike Ritter
August 22, 2007
Wide receiver Delashaun Dean gets tackled by a defensive back at Saturday's scrimmage at Arizona Stadium. Dean had four receptions for 57 yards at the football team's last scrimmage of fall camp.

Jennings steals show for 2nd consecutive fall scrimmage

Mike Ritter
August 20, 2007
Holmes

Holmes gets anger mandate

Mike Ritter
August 20, 2007
Cornerback Antoine Cason celebrates a touchdown with just over 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter to seal a 24-17 Homecoming win over California on Nov. 11. Cason was with head coach Mike Stoops in Los Angeles when Arizona was chosen to finish seventh in the Pac-10 in 2007.

Pac-10 media predicts UA to finish 7th in ’07

Mike Ritter
August 1, 2007

Bowl game already on Wildcats’ minds

Mike Ritter
May 9, 2007
Mike Candrea

Candrea a model of coaching consistency

Mike Ritter
May 9, 2007
Chris Henry

RB Henry ready to quell local critics with pro play

Mike Ritter
May 2, 2007

Henry will battle for starting job with Titans

Mike Ritter
May 1, 2007
Draft day dreams realized

Draft day dreams realized

Mike Ritter
April 30, 2007
UA running back Chris Jennings carries the football while being grabbed by linebacker Jeremy Samoy (57) and safety Nate Ness during Saturday's Spring Game at Arizona Stadium. Jennings rushed for 39 yards on eight carries in the game, which marked the end of spring practice for the Wildcats.

Wildcats pleased with progress over spring

Mike Ritter
April 17, 2007

Women’s hoops signs two for ’07-’08

Mike Ritter
April 13, 2007

“New look, same intensity for Holmes”

Mike Ritter
April 12, 2007
Wideout Delashaun Dean catches a pass during spring drills Monday. Arizona is looking to capitalize on the redshirt freshman's athleticism in its new spread offense.

WR Dean set to show athleticism

Mike Ritter
April 11, 2007
Redshirt freshman Michael Turner jogs at practice on March 21 at Jimenez Practice Facility. Turner, a cornerback and kick returner who's earned the nickname 'Burner' for his speed, won't be jogging much if he hopes to earn playing time next season.

The new burner: ReTurner

Mike Ritter
April 5, 2007
UA backup quarterback Tyler Lyon throws a football during Friday's spring practice at Jimenez Practice Facility. Lyons currently ranks second on Arizona's depth chart at quarterback, putting him ahead of senior Kris Heavner as the lead backup to starter Willie Tuitama.

Lyon waits in wings as new backup quarterback

Mike Ritter
March 26, 2007
UA commit Kenzie Fowler, who now pitches for Tucson's Canyon Del Oro High School, unleashes a pitch at a recent game. Fowler, a sophomore, owns a 10-1 record with a 0.30 ERA and 167 strikeouts to go with a pair of no-hitters and is known as arguably the Wildcats' biggest recruit ever.

Local commit expected to be next UA pitching star

Mike Ritter
March 21, 2007

Women’s hoops looks forward to future

Mike Ritter
March 7, 2007
Arizona's Joy Hollingsworth drives to the basket during her team's 59-54 loss to ASU Feb. 24 in McKale Center. In her final season as a Wildcat, the senior led Arizona in eight categories, including points per game, 3-pointers and steals.

Injuries took toll on women’s season

Mike Ritter
March 6, 2007
Arizona guard Joy Hollingsworth tries to avoid ASU's Jill Noe during the Wildcats' 59-54 loss to the Sun Devils Feb. 24 at McKale Center. Hollingsworth faces what may be her last game in Arizona red and blue at the Pac-10 Confernce tournament tonight against Oregon State.

Women open Pac-10 tournament tonight

Mike Ritter
March 2, 2007

New cutback offense to be featured in tourney

Mike Ritter
March 1, 2007
UA outfielder Caitlin Lowe swings at a pitch in Arizona's 8-1 win over Texas Tech Feb. 18 at Hillenbrand Stadium. Lowe and the rest of the Wildcats will compete in two exhibition games today and tomorrow against Phoenix and Pima colleges.

Softball to host battle of Arizona

Mike Ritter
February 28, 2007
UA guard Malia O'Neal attempts what would have been the game-tying shot over ASU's Reagan Pariseau in Arizona's 59-54 loss to the Sun Devils Saturday afternoon in McKale Center. O'Neal's shot fell short of the basket, dashing any hopes of a comeback.

“O’Neal’s shot, women’s comeback falls short vs. ASU”

Mike Ritter
February 26, 2007
UA redshirt senior guard Joy Hollingsworth drives to the hoop during Arizona's 89-62 loss at No. 10 ASU Dec. 22. Hollingsworth and fellow senior guard Linda Pace will be honored as part of Senior Day ceremonies after the Wildcats play ASU Saturday at 2 p.m. in McKale Center.

Seniors say bye to McKale

Mike Ritter
February 23, 2007
Mike Rittersports writer

Bofia plays on

Mike Ritter
February 22, 2007
Redshirt senior guard Joy Hollingsworth drives baseline in Arizona's 77-68 loss to USC in McKale Center Jan. 18. Hollingsworth, who was honored along with both Arizona and USC seniors Saturday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, received no warm-up time before the Wildcats' 66-42 loss to the Trojans.

Wildcats hurt by lack of warmup time

Mike Ritter
February 20, 2007

Women routed at USC

Mike Ritter
February 19, 2007
Junior guard Ashley Whisonant doesn't ever leave her monkey, Sebastian. The stuffed animal will accompany the Wildcats on their road trip to Los Angeles and continue to serve as the team's unofficial mascot when they take on UCLA at Pauley Pavilion tonight at 8.

Sebastian goes to L.A.

Mike Ritter
February 15, 2007
Kris Heavner

Love is in the air

Mike Ritter
February 14, 2007
UA forward Amina Njonkou goes for the ball against Oregon forward Eleanor Haring Saturday in McKale Center. The Wildcats held Haring, Oregon's leading scorer, to six points, 7.1 below her season average.

Women can’t pull it together

Mike Ritter
February 12, 2007
Arizona women's basketball coach Joan Bonvicini is hoisted by guards Malia O'Neal, left, and Joy Hollingsworth after her 600th career win on Feb. 8, 2007 in McKale Center. Bonvicini will not serve the final year of her contract next season.

Bonvicini wins No. 600

Mike Ritter
February 9, 2007

Women lose at UW

Mike Ritter
February 5, 2007
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