2024 Season Thread

[Postmaster]

I don't recall what years Babers was here, but I do recall I wasn't that impressed.

My big concern was OLine, and Loop missing a kick.

I don't think Fafita has found his "other" receiver. He had Cowing and Tmac (with Lemonius) last year.

[azcat49]

He was OC on the team with the best record in history, 1998 where we went 12-1

Babers loves the running game. He is a Fisch (haha) out of water right now. I think you are going to see do a lot of long handoffs as opposed to attacking down field as we go along

[Merkin]

Word is David Kelly

[PHXCATS]

I dont see any issue with asking this question.

It is a dumb question, but nothing to be upset about

[Carcassdragger]

I dont recall exactly what question was asked.

But coaching 101 is you always celebrate victories. Always.

[TheCatInTheHat]

He asked Brennan why he actually followed the school tradition for celebrating a win when he didn't cover the point spread. I guess the band shouldn't be allowed to play the alma mater either when we don't cover; isn't that what everybody does? And this follows the incident of giving out information that resulted in closed practices. Makes you wonder why somebody from such a privileged background would act like he does.

https://ratings.radio-online.com/content/arb207

[Merkin]

Not sure there is anything like a bad win. A win is a win. Polls didn't care how bad UA played.

Not sure what Kelly wanted the Cats to do, sit around and feel sorry for themselves?

[PHXCATS]

He wanted attention, and you fools gave him exactly what he wanted

[TheCatInTheHat]

Not sure there is anything like a bad win. A win is a win. Polls didn't care how bad UA played.

Not sure what Kelly wanted the Cats to do, sit around and feel sorry for themselves?

He just seems mad at the world. Regardless of the BS some people try to push, nobody expects or particularly wants a cheerleader. We had some people out, but we'd still expect to push an NAU around more than we did; certainly fine to say that. But playing the role of perpetual contrarian on a school's flagship station and getting in trouble with the coach seems questionable at best. I'm sure she's got way too many bigger things to deal with, but if I was DRF, I'd almost be thinking about a WTF discussion with Kenny of Cumulus. How hard is it to find somebody to take phone calls and talk Arizona football? Jeffries and Radtke did it without all the drama of the last few people.

[wyo-cat]

If Kelly thinks Brennan gives a shit about the point spread, he’s a bigger fool than what I thought.

[Carcassdragger]

He asked Brennan why he actually followed the school tradition for celebrating a win when he didn't cover the point spread. I guess the band shouldn't be allowed to play the alma mater either when we don't cover; isn't that what everybody does? And this follows the incident of giving out information that resulted in closed practices. Makes you wonder why somebody from such a privileged background would act like he does.

https://ratings.radio-online.com/content/arb207

I've often been critical of the local coverage and want the reporters to ask more serious or critical questions. But if this indeed was that actual question asked, all I can say is that that guy is a total jackass. What an embarassing fool.

[wyo-cat]

Right?

[Postmaster]

Announcer on Fox MLB game hyping up Fafita.

[Irish27]

If by chance Croskey-Merritt is ruled out for the season due to being ineligible, could the NCAA force the Cats to forfeit the New Mexico win? I ask because I thought the NCAA told Arizona before the season that he was eligible.

[PHXCATS]

If by chance Croskey-Merritt is ruled out for the season due to being ineligible, could the NCAA force the Cats to forfeit the New Mexico win? I ask because I thought the NCAA told Arizona before the season that he was eligible.

No

[Merkin]

Don't have any insider information, but just seems it has to do with that one season at Alabama State where someone else wore his jersey but the appearances were counted for him.

[scumdevils86]

Wellp I was excited for this season. That usually is good enough to tell me it ain't gonna work out. If we get creamed by Utah I'm not even confident in us making a bowl.

[Carcassdragger]

Wellp I was excited for this season. That usually is good enough to tell me it ain't gonna work out. If we get creamed by Utah I'm not even confident in us making a bowl.

We will.....get creamed by Utah.

[PHXCATS]

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[Fishclamps]

I feel like no one on this team is in sync besides Noah and Tmac

[Carcassdragger]

How much is Babers getting paid to put this terrible product on the field? No fucking improvement at all through the first three games.

Regarding Brennan, why are these guys getting penalized so much? We must be one of the most penalized and least disciplined teams in the country. This is just poor coaching.

Just fucking pathetic and sickening.

[AZarchery]

If by chance Croskey-Merritt is ruled out for the season due to being ineligible, could the NCAA force the Cats to forfeit the New Mexico win? I ask because I thought the NCAA told Arizona before the season that he was eligible.

It won’t matter. There’s a real chance we won’t win another game all year. If Brennan can’t win with this team, he might was well be fired. He’s never going to have more talent than he does right now. I’d be shocked if we make it to 4 wins.

[PHXCATS]

Holy fuck

[Chicat]

If by chance Croskey-Merritt is ruled out for the season due to being ineligible, could the NCAA force the Cats to forfeit the New Mexico win? I ask because I thought the NCAA told Arizona before the season that he was eligible.

It won’t matter. There’s a real chance we won’t win another game all year. If Brennan can’t win with this team, he might was well be fired. He’s never going to have more talent than he does right now. I’d be shocked if we make it to 4 wins.

Ok let’s settle down…

[ChooChooCat]

Guys, this coaching staff sucks.

[ChooChooCat]

If by chance Croskey-Merritt is ruled out for the season due to being ineligible, could the NCAA force the Cats to forfeit the New Mexico win? I ask because I thought the NCAA told Arizona before the season that he was eligible.

No. He was cleared for that game. That's on the NCAA.

[EastCoastCat]

It’s obvious our line play on both sides of the ball has regressed. Unfortunately, that’s what wins games most of the time.

It is what it is.

[Merkin]

Akina is 67. That's actually older than me but not by much. Babers is 63. I was a year retired at that age.

Ricky Hunley is 62, Chuck Cecil is 59.

Point being us boomers don't have the energy and mental capacity we did in our 40s which I think is the age when most coaches are successful.

Not sure I get hiring legacies especially when every player on the team has never seen them play or even heard of them.

[Merkin]

TOS Gumby siting!

[UAEebs86]

I had a college roommate who later went down the sports being fixed conspiracy rabbit hole and he claimed all major sports were scripted.

We don't talk anymore.

[PHXCATS]

Love the confidence of them

Gary comes off as a moron

Think play calling or play caller is changing this week with the bye

[azcat49]

Would love to see Adkins get a shot at OC and call the plays. He is a future head coach IMO

[Merkin]

Siri, show me signs of a poorly coached team.

[Carcassdragger]

This is fucking beyond ridiculous. What a fucking pathetic lack of professional effort or competence by this staff.

[BBQ wildcat]

We all watched a very poorly coached and undisciplined team. You know the players are going to give it everything they have. The coaches failed them. What's the over/under for how many years before Brennan is canned? 4.5?

[tgrumpy2]

NFL quality linemen that suddenly can't figure out who to block, receivers that can't get separation, receivers that aren't blocking anyone. Stupid stupid drive killing penalties. There honestly seems to be no imagination in the offense. Defensively the line doesn't seem to know what to do. Undisciplined and poorly coached is a good description

[dmjcat]

PFF Grades for the KSU game

https://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/ ... lysis-2024

Below is the snap count and overall grade for every UA player who saw time on offense or defense:

Offense
QB Noah Fifita, 65 (78.9)
RT Jonah Savaiinaea, 65 (70.7)
C Josh Baker, 65 (68.1)
LG Wendell Moe, 65 (66.7)
RG Ryan Stewart, 65 (59.7)
LT Rhino Tapa’atoutai, 65 (51.6)
WR Tetairoa McMillan, 54 (84.6)
WR Montana Lemonious-Craig, 48 (70.5)
TE Sam Olson, 45 (46.2)
WR Jeremiah Patterson, 35 (51.2)
RB Quali Conley, 35 (70.6)
TE Keyan Burnett, 31 (44.5)
RB Rayshon Luke, 21 (63.7)
WR Chris Hunter, 11 (65.7)
TE Roberto Miranda, 10 (85.3)
WR Malachi Riley, 10 (53.6)
RB Kedrick Reescano, 9 (58.6)
FB Kayden Luke, 5 (75.9)
OL Alex Doost, 5 (55.2)
WR Devin Hyatt, 4 (59.6)
WR AJ Jones, 2 (57.3)
Defense
S Gunner Maldonado, 65 (65.5)
S Genesis Smith, 65 (59.5)
LB Jacob Manu, 65 (36.4)
LB Taye Brown, 58 (72.0)
CB Tacario Davis, 58 (58.6)
CB Marquis Groves-Killebrew, 53 (59.6)
DE Chase Kennedy, 44 (80.2)
DE Tre Smith, 44 (66.9)
DL Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei, 44 (54.8)
CB Treydan Stukes, 37 (57.4)
DL Chubba Ma’ae, 35 (68.9)
S Owen Goss, 35 (30.9)
CB Emmanuel Karnley, 26 (67.7)
DE Lance Keneley, 20 (64.4)
DL Stanley Ta’ufo’ou, 15 (75.6)
DL Kevon Darton, 15 (53.9)
DL Dominic Lolesio, 15 (52.8)
DE Sterling Lane II, 14 (49.6)
DL Isaiah Johnson, 6 (57.4)
DL Keanu Mailoto, 1 (60.0)

[ChooChooCat]

Would love to see Adkins get a shot at OC and call the plays. He is a future head coach IMO

Always felt it was kind of obvious the future under Brennan consisted of Adkins at OC and Gonzales at DC. For some reason I guess Brennan felt he had to go full on Dick Tomey memberberries and hire Babers/Akina for this year. What a waste of time.

[Merkin]

https://zonazealots.com/posts/arizona-c ... VafqgigItQ

Following their 31-7 loss at Kansas State on Friday night, Arizona fell 18 spots in the ESPN Football Power Index to 57th nationally.

[PHXCATS]

https://zonazealots.com/posts/arizona-c ... VafqgigItQ

Following their 31-7 loss at Kansas State on Friday night, Arizona fell 18 spots in the ESPN Football Power Index to 57th nationally.

espn

You really posted this ?

[Merkin]

Why yes, yes I did. Any more questions?

[Carcassdragger]

Why yes, yes I did. Any more questions?

It'll be a few years before we see a top 25 ranking again.

[CalStateTempe]

We’ll need a new coach.

This one isn’t going to get us to where we need to go.

So like another 5years so it goes with Arizona football

[Merkin]

It'll be a few years before we see a top 25 ranking again.

Cats won't even be favored the next 3 games or so.

[Postmaster]

Would love to see Adkins get a shot at OC and call the plays. He is a future head coach IMO

Always felt it was kind of obvious the future under Brennan consisted of Adkins at OC and Gonzales at DC. For some reason I guess Brennan felt he had to go full on Dick Tomey memberberries and hire Babers/Akina for this year. What a waste of time.

Wasn't a main factor in keeping Akina was to keep as many defensive player here?

[scumdevils86]

We’ll need a new coach.

This one isn’t going to get us to where we need to go.

So like another 5years so it goes with Arizona football

Nothing new to me after the last 23 years! Maybe we'll have another 9 or 10 win season in 2028 or 2029!

[PHXCATS]

Holy fuck you turds are fucking pathetic losers

[Fishclamps]

Wouldn't know it watching our defense lol

[MrKyle]

Wouldn't know it watching our defense lol

We were getting pressure, but problem was that no one had contain - or no spy on the QB and they ran away!

[Carcassdragger]

I think we'll win two more games. 4-8. Outstanding.

Hope I'm wrong but this team does not look good.