2019 Season Thread
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2019 Season Thread
Since spring ball is over I guess we can start talking about the upcoming season.
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Not part of this thread but the PAC-12 Network (national feed) is getting ready to replay the 1992 game vs Washington.
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Early TV times announced.
https://pac-12.com/article/2019/05/30/p ... -announced" target="_blank
Sat., Aug. 24 ARIZONA at Hawaii 7:30 pm PT/4:30 pm HT CBSSN
Sat., Sept. 7 Northern Arizona at ARIZONA 7:45 pm PT P12N
Sat., Sept. 14 Texas Tech at ARIZONA 7:30 pm PT ESPN
Sat., Nov. 30 ARIZONA at ARIZONA STATE TBD ABC or ESPN or ESPN2
https://pac-12.com/article/2019/05/30/p ... -announced" target="_blank
Sat., Aug. 24 ARIZONA at Hawaii 7:30 pm PT/4:30 pm HT CBSSN
Sat., Sept. 7 Northern Arizona at ARIZONA 7:45 pm PT P12N
Sat., Sept. 14 Texas Tech at ARIZONA 7:30 pm PT ESPN
Sat., Nov. 30 ARIZONA at ARIZONA STATE TBD ABC or ESPN or ESPN2
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Looks like I won't get the Hawaii game.azgreg wrote:Early TV times announced.
https://pac-12.com/article/2019/05/30/p ... -announced" target="_blank
Sat., Aug. 24 ARIZONA at Hawaii 7:30 pm PT/4:30 pm HT CBSSN
Sat., Sept. 7 Northern Arizona at ARIZONA 7:45 pm PT P12N
Sat., Sept. 14 Texas Tech at ARIZONA 7:30 pm PT ESPN
Sat., Nov. 30 ARIZONA at ARIZONA STATE TBD ABC or ESPN or ESPN2
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So lateeee. I don't know that sd86 and I will ever see Arizona games if we're living in Wisconsin in a year or two. Games will all start at 930 pm and later.
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
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Do it pretty often but I wouldn't blame anyone for skipping Arizona football. I will say that trying to watch sports in general sucks as you move east as many games end pretty late.ASUHATER! wrote:So lateeee. I don't know that sd86 and I will ever see Arizona games if we're living in Wisconsin in a year or two. Games will all start at 930 pm and later.
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Yea I barely can find games or watch them now when they start at 7 or 8 pm on random channels. Also my wife works nights usually Wed/Thurs/Fri so Sat night is our only time to do anything fun together anymore with my long work hours. Can't imagine if 4 hour long games are starting at 8-10 pm CST that I'll ever be watching. Thanks Larry Scott and machina.
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Picked up my Lindy's college football annual and the Wildcats LB corps is getting some notice - Ranked #5 as a unit behind Alabama, Miami, LSU, & Penn State: "Arizona's defense has some concerns; linebacker is not one of them. Junior Colin Schooler's development into a multi-dimensional playmaker is reminiscent of Arizona predecessor Scooby Wright. Fellow third-year starter Tony Fields led the team in tackles and sacks as a freshman. Sophomore "stud" linebacker Jalen Harris - the son of linebacker Sean Haris from the program's Desert Swarm glory days - could be the edge rusher the Cats have been missing for, oh, about a decade."
Lindy's also ranks JJ Taylor as 9th overall RB and Khalil Tate as 15th overall QB.
Lindy's also ranks JJ Taylor as 9th overall RB and Khalil Tate as 15th overall QB.
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scumdevils86 wrote:Yea I barely can find games or watch them now when they start at 7 or 8 pm on random channels. Also my wife works nights usually Wed/Thurs/Fri so Sat night is our only time to do anything fun together anymore with my long work hours. Can't imagine if 4 hour long games are starting at 8-10 pm CST that I'll ever be watching. Thanks Larry Scott and machina.
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Sb nation preview. Says 6-6. They predict we'll be favored in our first 5 games and be the underdog in 6 of the last 7. Basically their statistical analysis says we have to go 4-1 or 5-0 to start to have a chance of bowling.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-footba ... ule-roster" target="_blank
https://www.sbnation.com/college-footba ... ule-roster" target="_blank
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
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Here's my best shot with the required amount of overconfidence/optimism thrown in:
@ Hawaii--W
NAU-----W
Texas Tech--This game scares me but most likely a --W
UCLA---W
@Colorado--W
Washington--L
@USC---L
@Stanford-L but might win
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon---L
Utah----L
@ ASU--W
So 7-5 but just as likely 6-6. Outside shot at 8-4 but this might be a pipe dream.
@ Hawaii--W
NAU-----W
Texas Tech--This game scares me but most likely a --W
UCLA---W
@Colorado--W
Washington--L
@USC---L
@Stanford-L but might win
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon---L
Utah----L
@ ASU--W
So 7-5 but just as likely 6-6. Outside shot at 8-4 but this might be a pipe dream.
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Do people really get excited about a 6-6 bowl game? They pay so little, and get so little attendance they end up costing the conference money.ASUHATER! wrote:Sb nation preview. Says 6-6. They predict we'll be favored in our first 5 games and be the underdog in 6 of the last 7. Basically their statistical analysis says we have to go 4-1 or 5-0 to start to have a chance of bowling.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-footba ... ule-roster" target="_blank
Just go 5-7 and beat ASU.
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On paper our ceiling is like 9-3, maybe even 10-2 if absolutely everything goes our way and we get like a Auburn kick 6 type miracle or something. Basement is still like 3-9 though.Carcassdragger wrote:Here's my best shot with the required amount of overconfidence/optimism thrown in:
@ Hawaii--W
NAU-----W
Texas Tech--This game scares me but most likely a --W
UCLA---W
@Colorado--W
Washington--L
@USC---L
@Stanford-L but might win
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon---L
Utah----L
@ ASU--W
So 7-5 but just as likely 6-6. Outside shot at 8-4 but this might be a pipe dream.
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
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I do. I get excited about any Cat's football games I get to watch.Merkin wrote:Do people really get excited about a 6-6 bowl game? They pay so little, and get so little attendance they end up costing the conference money.ASUHATER! wrote:Sb nation preview. Says 6-6. They predict we'll be favored in our first 5 games and be the underdog in 6 of the last 7. Basically their statistical analysis says we have to go 4-1 or 5-0 to start to have a chance of bowling.
https://www.sbnation.com/college-footba ... ule-roster" target="_blank
Just go 5-7 and beat ASU.
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My best guess considering I ended not watching half of last season and haven't paid attention to any camp or recruiting news...
@Hawaii--W
NAU-----W
Texas Tech--L
UCLA---W
@Colorado--toss up
Washington--L
@USC---L
@Stanford-L
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon---L
Utah----L
@ ASU--toss up
4-8 to 6-6
@Hawaii--W
NAU-----W
Texas Tech--L
UCLA---W
@Colorado--toss up
Washington--L
@USC---L
@Stanford-L
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon---L
Utah----L
@ ASU--toss up
4-8 to 6-6
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Realistic. I lean more to the 4-8 scenario, based on our abysmal coaching.scumdevils86 wrote:My best guess considering I ended not watching half of last season and haven't paid attention to any camp or recruiting news...
@Hawaii--W
NAU-----W
Texas Tech--L
UCLA---W
@Colorado--toss up
Washington--L
@USC---L
@Stanford-L
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon---L
Utah----L
@ ASU--toss up
4-8 to 6-6
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So your prediction is anywhere from 10-2 to 3-9? Nothing like covering just about any possibility. Care to refine that down a bit?ASUHATER! wrote:On paper our ceiling is like 9-3, maybe even 10-2 if absolutely everything goes our way and we get like a Auburn kick 6 type miracle or something. Basement is still like 3-9 though.Carcassdragger wrote:Here's my best shot with the required amount of overconfidence/optimism thrown in:
@ Hawaii--W
NAU-----W
Texas Tech--This game scares me but most likely a --W
UCLA---W
@Colorado--W
Washington--L
@USC---L
@Stanford-L but might win
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon---L
Utah----L
@ ASU--W
So 7-5 but just as likely 6-6. Outside shot at 8-4 but this might be a pipe dream.
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@Hawaii--W
NAU--W
Texas Tech--W
UCLA--W
@Colorado--W
Washington--W
@USC--W
@Stanford--W
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon--W
Utah--W
@ ASU--W
PAC-12 Ship--W
National SF--w
National Ship--W
NAU--W
Texas Tech--W
UCLA--W
@Colorado--W
Washington--W
@USC--W
@Stanford--W
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon--W
Utah--W
@ ASU--W
PAC-12 Ship--W
National SF--w
National Ship--W
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Ha! isn't that your prediction every year? Awesome! I'm on board!azgreg wrote:@Hawaii--W
NAU--W
Texas Tech--W
UCLA--W
@Colorado--W
Washington--W
@USC--W
@Stanford--W
Oregon St --W
@ Oregon--W
Utah--W
@ ASU--W
PAC-12 Ship--W
National SF--w
National Ship--W
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Wins
Hawaii
NAU
Texas Tech
UCLA
Colorado
Oregon St
Utah
ASSU
Losses
UDub
USC
Furd
Oregon
Hawaii
NAU
Texas Tech
UCLA
Colorado
Oregon St
Utah
ASSU
Losses
UDub
USC
Furd
Oregon
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Just bought single game tix Vs Texas Tech!
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Pac 12 media poll. Solidly in 5th in the South and considered only better than Colorado, Oregon State and maybe Cal.
PAC-12 POLL
(First-place votes in parentheses)
South
1 – Utah (33) 206.
2 – USC (2) 167.
3 (tie) – Arizona State, UCLA 118.
5 – Arizona 85.
6 – Colorado 46.
North
1 – Oregon (17) 190.
2 – Washington (17) 189.
3 – Stanford 129.
4 – Washington State (1) 108.
5 – California 81.
6 – Oregon State 38.
PAC-12 POLL
(First-place votes in parentheses)
South
1 – Utah (33) 206.
2 – USC (2) 167.
3 (tie) – Arizona State, UCLA 118.
5 – Arizona 85.
6 – Colorado 46.
North
1 – Oregon (17) 190.
2 – Washington (17) 189.
3 – Stanford 129.
4 – Washington State (1) 108.
5 – California 81.
6 – Oregon State 38.
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
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Any thoughts on playing Texas Tech?
I'm expecting they'll have a big advantage on both Lines - the Raiders have both the OL and DL all returning.
But all in all TT is just an average team with an average coach.
I'm expecting they'll have a big advantage on both Lines - the Raiders have both the OL and DL all returning.
But all in all TT is just an average team with an average coach.
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Sounds like us . . . minus the big advantage on the lines.CatsbyAZ wrote:
But all in all TT is just an average team with an average coach.
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Yea this year they are a mediocre team under their new coach and system.CatsbyAZ wrote:Any thoughts on playing Texas Tech?
I'm expecting they'll have a big advantage on both Lines - the Raiders have both the OL and DL all returning.
But all in all TT is just an average team with an average coach.
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
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Which no doubt will translate into another Houston debacle.
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Yea that's a good comparison.catgrad97 wrote:Which no doubt will translate into another Houston debacle.
Also, TTech D uses 3 DL and up to 6 DBs. Arizona should focus on getting a running game going before trying to air it out.
edit: along with Houston, the BYU debacle too.
Combined 0-4 Vs middling Houston and BYU since 2016
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CatsbyAZ wrote:Yea that's a good comparison.catgrad97 wrote:Which no doubt will translate into another Houston debacle.
Also, TTech D uses 3 DL and up to 6 DBs. Arizona should focus on getting a running game going before trying to air it out.
edit: along with Houston, the BYU debacle too.
Combined 0-4 Vs middling Houston and BYU since 2016
That's because we suck. But hope springs eternal in the male groin.... and in the heart of Arizona fans.
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The 2018 season was just unwatchable. I’m generally optimistic that Arizona has a chance every game but last year the games were not enjoyable to me. I just want Arizona football to be enjoyable in 2019. Low expectations.
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Yup. Just want to have an enjoyable product, beat ASU, maybe go to a bowlOSUCat wrote:The 2018 season was just unwatchable. I’m generally optimistic that Arizona has a chance every game but last year the games were not enjoyable to me. I just want Arizona football to be enjoyable in 2019. Low expectations.
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
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Nice article by Blair Willis at his new site dryheatsports.com.
2019 Preseason MVPs, Sleepers & More!
2019 Preseason MVPs, Sleepers & More!
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Wilners take. The last 4 years recruiting rankings tell the tale for me.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/13/ ... edictions/" target="_blank
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Why did Wilner say Tate is a pocket passer? He proved last season he is not, any much better out of the pocket where he can use his wheels. Also the UA has a new starting QB for 2020 in Gunnell, and won't need to be looking for one to come in and compete for immediate playing time.
Looks like has been fixed:
Looks like has been fixed:
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@Hawaii - W
NAU - W
Texas Tech - L
UCLA - W
@Colorado - W
Washington - L
@USC - L
@Stanford - L
Oregon St - W
@ Oregon - L
Utah - L
@ ASU - W
6-6 and Sumlin is officially on the hot seat for ‘20.
NAU - W
Texas Tech - L
UCLA - W
@Colorado - W
Washington - L
@USC - L
@Stanford - L
Oregon St - W
@ Oregon - L
Utah - L
@ ASU - W
6-6 and Sumlin is officially on the hot seat for ‘20.
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My prediction (talking out of my ass ....kinda): Grant Gunnell is the starter for the last 4 games of the season if not prior.
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Tate is glass, so I would guess even earlier given that he is under so much pressure to go back to running more downfield than out of bounds.
Since his dad mentioned "toe", along with his ankle and shoulder injuries, I would suspect it is turf toe which I imagine is easy to aggravate playing at the high level he is expected to play at.
With an actual QB at 2nd string, Sumlin may be more inclined to pull Tate too if Tate doesn't run the plays as called. Rhett is a smart guy, but can't throw the ball 20 yards without lofting it. Gunnell can throw it on a straight line.
Since his dad mentioned "toe", along with his ankle and shoulder injuries, I would suspect it is turf toe which I imagine is easy to aggravate playing at the high level he is expected to play at.
With an actual QB at 2nd string, Sumlin may be more inclined to pull Tate too if Tate doesn't run the plays as called. Rhett is a smart guy, but can't throw the ball 20 yards without lofting it. Gunnell can throw it on a straight line.
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Eh a bowl game and a win over ASU wouldn't put him on the joy seat. If in 2020 he's 6-6 then he'd be on the hot seat in 2021.Chicat wrote:@Hawaii - W
NAU - W
Texas Tech - L
UCLA - W
@Colorado - W
Washington - L
@USC - L
@Stanford - L
Oregon St - W
@ Oregon - L
Utah - L
@ ASU - W
6-6 and Sumlin is officially on the hot seat for ‘20.
i was going to put the ua/asu records here...but i forgot what they were.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
i'll just go with fuck asu.
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@Hawaii - W
NAU - W
Texas Tech - W
UCLA - W
@Colorado - W
Washington - L
@USC - L
@Stanford - L
Oregon St - W
@ Oregon - L
Utah - L
@ ASU - W
I’m going the 7-6 route loaded with early wins to get fans hopes up and sad ending against Washington that is a highly hyped National ESPN game. Tate will get injured early against Washington, Gunnel will try to keep Arizona in the game but fans will jump the walls early and lose by a last second 30 yard TD on 3rd and long to end the game.
I’m semi joking, it’s more likely Arizona looses in Blow Out with the game day crew in town.
NAU - W
Texas Tech - W
UCLA - W
@Colorado - W
Washington - L
@USC - L
@Stanford - L
Oregon St - W
@ Oregon - L
Utah - L
@ ASU - W
I’m going the 7-6 route loaded with early wins to get fans hopes up and sad ending against Washington that is a highly hyped National ESPN game. Tate will get injured early against Washington, Gunnel will try to keep Arizona in the game but fans will jump the walls early and lose by a last second 30 yard TD on 3rd and long to end the game.
I’m semi joking, it’s more likely Arizona looses in Blow Out with the game day crew in town.
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We got 1 vote in the AP poll today.
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Reminds of when Steve Spurrier used to vote for Duke #25 every preseason poll no matter how bad they were expected to be.ASUHATER! wrote:We got 1 vote in the AP poll today.
I know Sumlin is on the Amway USA Today Coaches Poll, don't know who votes in the AP poll.
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Davis Potter of the Casper-Star Tribune in Wyoming voted us #25
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they got good weed in wyoming i guessscumdevils86 wrote:Davis Potter of the Casper-Star Tribune in Wyoming voted us #25
It's long past time to bring this back to the court, let's do it with a small update:
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