Bear Down Wildcats

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:23 pm**

Correction on earlier tweet: Ohio State's James Laurinaitis won the Nagurski as a sophomore in 2006.

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:25 pm**

Only three PAC10/12 players have ever won the Nagurski: Waldrop, Suggs, Scooby.

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:26 pm**

Chicat wrote:Only three PAC10/12 players have ever won the Nagurski: Waldrop, Suggs, Scooby.

I guess Meat Loaf was right.

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:31 pm**

azcat49 wrote:Doesn't this put his name in the ring of honor automatically

Retire his jersey too!

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:36 pm**

From literally ZERO offers and Cal coaches telling him to check out Sacramento State to being named the best defensive player in college football all in 2 years.

Amazing...

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:37 pm**

Thank you UDub, UCLA, and Cal:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nc ... /70093176/

The middle list, a recruiting wish list of his dream schools, helps to describe Wright's path. Ten schools made the cut; nine failed to see a potential contributor amid his status as a two-star prospect.

One was Washington. Wright and his father, Phil, went to Seattle for the Huskies' junior day, meeting with then-coach Steve Sarkisian and assistant Peter Sirmon. He should probably look somewhere else, they told Wright; he wasn't their type of linebacker.

At UCLA, Jim Mora capped a 20-minute conversation by saying the Bruins would be in touch in the next few days. They never called. Then California, and the same story: Then-linebackers coach Kenwick Thompson told Wright he might want to look at a smaller school. Have you thought about Sacramento State?

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The Wildcats coaching staff saw an athlete, even if Wright didn't look the part of a prototypical linebacker. At recruiting camps, Wright put up combine numbers — in terms of his 40-yard dash, vertical leap and other measurements — that rivaled those compiled by Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush, event coordinators told his father.

That's not entirely correct: Wright's 103.98 SPARQ score at an Oakland combine in 2012 didn't rival Tebow and Bush — it surpassed the two Heisman Trophy winners, neither of whom cracked 100 in the Nike-created rating system.

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:10 pm**

My brush with greatness Scooby Wright story (and the only time I've ever got a prediction right)... I had seen the first two games and was struck at how good Scooby was. I made some brash statement on the TOS. Me and my buddies go down for the UTSA game and stay at the Marriott. We partied. Hard. About midnight my friends tell me to go up to see if the concierge lounge is still open. I get on the elevator and run into a not too big young guy with his mom. I ask him in my inebriated state if he went to the game. Mom says he plays on the team. I ask what position. He says linebacker. I asked him what was his name. He says "Scooby Wright." I go on a drunk rant about how he is the man and how he is going to be the greatest Wildcat defensive player since Tedy Bruschi. Scooby said if he could be half that good he would be happy. I told him he was the man again for about the forth time and that I was going to look forward to watching him play for four years.

No way did I think he would be this good this quick. He's an absolute joy to watch.

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:28 pm**

I went to the nau game last year and remember hearing his name called a bunch and thought to myself "that's cool he's only a freshman". Thought maybe he might turn into a Spencer Larsen type some day if he was lucky

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:29 pm**

Absolutely awesome. UA Wildcat nation is so proud of you; maybe almost as much as your mom and dad

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:30 pm**

Chicat wrote:From literally ZERO offers and Cal coaches telling him to check out Sacramento State to being named the best defensive player in college football all in 2 years.

Amazing...

The SDSU and UW coaches said pretty much the same thing. Wonder what those same coaches are thinking tonight? Talk about a kick in the nutts. Not to mention the so called "talent evaluators".

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:53 pm**

Scooby!
Awesome and well deserved!

azgreg wrote:But, not the best linebacker. smh

Not even a FINALIST for best linebacker.

the butkus and lott awards people just look worse and worse by the day, don't they?

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:11 pm**

PieceOfMeat wrote:Scooby!
Awesome and well deserved!

azgreg wrote:But, not the best linebacker. smh
Not even a FINALIST for best linebacker.

the butkus and lott awards people just look worse and worse by the day, don't they?

I actually feel kind of bad for whoever does win those awards. They have to know that if those committees weren't so collosally stupid they wouldn't be holding those trophies and that everyone will mention Scooby being snubbed instead of them deserving it.

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:24 pm**

Yea, I imagine many major programs recruit those who other big name schools are recruiting, and who the recruiting websites say is good.

Not to go back to basketball, but look at Klay Thompson (couldn't sniff a walk on role at UCLA). Stephen Curry anyone?

I'm sure we've taken 2 stars that turn out to be 0 stars. Probably for every 2 star that makes it big, 500 don't.

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:27 pm**

Chicat wrote: I actually feel kind of bad for whoever does win those awards. They have to know that if those committees weren't so collosally stupid they wouldn't be holding those trophies and that everyone will mention Scooby being snubbed instead of them deserving it.

true

Posted: **Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:48 pm**

Just the first of many awards he'll win while here.

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:53 am**

Merkin wrote:
azcat49 wrote:Doesn't this put his name in the ring of honor automatically

Retire his jersey too!

Give him the keys to the city!

Congrats Scoob!

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:24 am**

Official release:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – University of Arizona sophomore linebacker Scooby Wright III was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding defensive player, by the Charlotte Touchdown Club Monday night. Wright is Arizona’s second Bronko Nagurski Trophy honoree with Rob Waldrop winning the award in 1993.

"I want to say thank you all to my teammates and coaches," Wright said. "Football is a team game. I accept this on behalf of the Arizona football program."

"I am excited for Scooby," Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez said. "He epitomizes what our program is about. He has a chip on his shoulder, he loves the game and is a good teammate. One of the reasons his numbers are so high is because of his effort. You want everybody to do that, but it comes to Scooby naturally. He plays with a sense of urgency on every snap."

With finalists Malcom Brown of Texas, Landon Collins of Alabama, Senquez Golson of Ole Miss, Gerod Holliman of Louisville, Wright was honored at a reception and awards dinner on Monday at the Charlotte Westin. Head coach Rich and Rita Rodriguez, defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel and his wife, Rosie, and members of the Wright family were in attendance. Alabama head coach Nick Saban was the featured speaker.

Through 13 games, Wright has 153 total tackles, 28.0 tackles for a loss, 14.0 sacks and six forced fumbles, all team highs. The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection, Wright ranks in the top five among FBS players for total tackles, tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles. He’s the only FBS player to rank in the top 25 of each of those categories. Further, Wright is vying to become the first player since 1999 to finish the season ranked in the top five for tackles, tackles for loss and sacks. When Rich Rodriguez was offensive coordinator at Clemson in 1999, linebacker Keith Adams achieved the feat for the Tigers, according to research provided by STATS. Adams finished second in total tackles (186), first in tackles for loss (35.0) and tied for third in sacks (16.0).

Wright will travel to Houston, Texas for the Rotary Lombardi Award event on Wednesday and to Orlando, Fla. for the ESPN College Football Awards show on Thursday.

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:37 am**

Our new Chuck Cecil. Congrats.

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:46 am**

Bosy Billups wrote:Yea, I imagine many major programs recruit those who other big name schools are recruiting, and who the recruiting websites say is good.

Not to go back to basketball, but look at Klay Thompson (couldn't sniff a walk on role at UCLA). Stephen Curry anyone?

I'm sure we've taken 2 stars that turn out to be 0 stars. Probably for every 2 star that makes it big, 500 don't.

You are thinking of Jeremy Lin

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:41 am**

ANGCatFan wrote:Wright will travel to Houston, Texas for the Rotary Lombardi Award event on Wednesday and to Orlando, Fla. for the ESPN College Football Awards show on Thursday.

Get your workouts in Scooby. That banquet food can pack on the lbs.

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:46 am**

Chicat wrote:
ANGCatFan wrote:Wright will travel to Houston, Texas for the Rotary Lombardi Award event on Wednesday and to Orlando, Fla. for the ESPN College Football Awards show on Thursday.
Get your workouts in Scooby. That banquet food can pack on the lbs.

He should bring back a doggie bag for Zellers.

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:01 am**

I wonder if RichRod and Saban exhanged pleasantries before of after the ceremony

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:31 pm**

What's next for scooby in the award circuit?

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:39 pm**

3goggles wrote:What's next for scooby in the award circuit?

Lombardi Award tomorrow and then the ESPN awards on Thursday.

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:00 pm**

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:03 pm**

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:20 pm**

When do we find out about the Lombardi award

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:25 pm**

I want to buy a Scooby jersey but I am going to wait until we get rid of the god awful ones we have now

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:28 pm**

3goggles wrote:When do we find out about the Lombardi award

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:30 pm**

azgreg wrote:
3goggles wrote:When do we find out about the Lombardi award

Just give the award already. . .yea dogs, the speechification is obnoxious.

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:40 pm**

Okay, the Udub guy is third place.

edit: oh, they are only doing intros right now. Eh.

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:45 pm**

"Scooby is under consideration for the PAC-12 defensive player of the year award".

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:47 pm**

UAEebs86 wrote: "Scooby is under consideration for the PAC-12 defensive player of the year award".

Yeah, the didn't upgrade their scripts in time did they. . .

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:48 pm**

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:50 pm**

Scooby looks so thrilled to be there! Not! This isn't his type of shit! Love it!

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:55 pm**

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:57 pm**

Scooby wins the Lombardi.

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:57 pm**

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:58 pm**

Scooby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:00 pm**

Thank you and Bear Down! Nice sign off Scooby.

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:01 pm**

That a boy scooby

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:01 pm**

UAEebs86 wrote:

That's what I'm talking about! Love brooks reed!

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:15 pm**

Official release:

HOUSTON, Texas – University of Arizona sophomore linebacker Scooby Wright III was given the Rotary Lombardi Award in Houston on Wednesday, presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding defensive lineman or linebacker. The selection committee is made up of Division I head coaches, media personnel and former winners and finalists of the Rotary Lombardi Award.

Wright is Arizona’s first Rotary Lombardi Award finalist and winner. He also won the 2014 Bronko Nagurski Trophy in Charlotte, N.C. on Monday.

Wright joined fellow finalists Vic Beasley of Clemson, Joey Bosa of Ohio State and Hau’oli Kikaha of Washington for events in Houston on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wright attended a welcome dinner at the Houston Aquarium on Tuesday and was honored at the awards dinner at the Bayou Music Center on Wednesday. Members of the Wright family were in attendance to celebrate his award.

Also on Wednesday, the sophomore was named a CBSSports.com First-Team All-American, his first such citation of the 2014 seasom. He joined Washington’s Shaq Thompson and Kikaha as the third linebacker on the first-team. Wright was also named the CBS Sports Defensive Player of the Year.

Through 13 games, Wright has 153 total tackles, 28.0 tackles for a loss, 14.0 sacks and six forced fumbles, all team highs. The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection, Wright ranks in the top five among FBS players for total tackles, tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles. He’s the only FBS player to rank in the top 25 of each of those categories. Further, Wright is vying to become the first player since 1999 to finish the season ranked in the top five for tackles, tackles for loss and sacks.

Wright will travel to Orlando, Fla. for the ESPN College Football Awards show on Thursday for the presentation of the Chuck Bednarik Award.

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:43 pm**

It's a good thing the Lombardi award is available to either linemen or linebackers, cause we know Scooby can't even make the finalist list of the linebacker awards

Awesome Scooby!

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:56 pm**

Keep 'em coming; so damn well deserved

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:59 pm**

Scooby only needs 29 unassisted tackles and 43 total tackles to catch up to Byron Evans best season and he played 1 less game.

Both those guys are/were unreal. Well deserved Scooby

Posted: **Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:14 pm**

Rats rawesome.

Posted: **Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:15 am**

Not Butkus good...

Posted: **Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:10 am**

And he's only a sophomore... We are witnessing a once-in-a generation player for UA.

Bear Down Wildcats

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