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Posted: **Wed Jul 27, 2016 3:59 pm**

catinfl wrote: Thanks everyone for the compliments, but yes I think Dawkins will be a good back-up. I have never really felt comfortable with our number 2 option till this year.

I imagine Nick Foles backing up Matt Scott was before your time, but other than that, yea.

The failed 5 star HS QBs having mediocre seasons at JC then UA didn't pan out for anyone.

Posted: **Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:17 pm**

Merkin wrote:
catinfl wrote: Thanks everyone for the compliments, but yes I think Dawkins will be a good back-up. I have never really felt comfortable with our number 2 option till this year.

I imagine Nick Foles backing up Matt Scott was before your time, but other than that, yea.

The failed 5 star HS QBs having mediocre seasons at JC then UA didn't pan out for anyone.

Well since Rich has taken over. Having Foles and Scott was a blessing.

Posted: **Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:32 am**

Evidently on the Polynesian POY watch list. So there's that.

http://www.polynesianfootballhof.org/re ... watch-list" target="_blank

Posted: **Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:58 am**

Player with the most to prove: Arizona

http://www.espn.com/blog/pac12/post/_/i ... ve-arizona" target="_blank

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be identifying a player (or players) from each Pac-12 team with the most to prove in the upcoming 2016 season. In many cases, this will be someone at a position where the team has a pressing need for production -- where the next man in line must step up following a departure and keep the wheels churning.

We continue this series with the Arizona Wildcats.

Player with the most to prove: QB Anu Solomon

Let's start with a trivia question: Who is the highest-rated returning Pac-12 quarterback, both in terms of ESPN.com's QBR and conventional passing efficiency?

That would be Solomon, who ranked 28th in the nation in QBR in 2015 and rated fifth in the Pac-12 in passing efficiency, behind Oregon's Vernon Adams and three players who were selected in the NFL draft.

Solomon had three issues last year that hurt him and the Wildcats more than his quarterbacking shortcomings: (1) Arizona's defense was lousy, (2) Solomon's supporting cast on offense underperformed and (3) Solomon struggled to stay healthy.

No matter. The official position coming out of Arizona's closed spring and preseason practices is that Solomon, a two-year starter with 48 career touchdown passes and just 14 interceptions, is in a tight battle with backup Brandon Dawkins for the starting job this fall.

So it's pretty clear that Solomon, despite his better-than-you-think play, is under pressure -- as in there's been no definitive word that he will trot out onto the field in the opener against BYU on Sept. 3. And there's no guarantee that he will retain his job when the Pac-12 schedule starts on Sept. 24 with a visit from Washington.

Our expectation is that if Solomon stays healthy all season, he has a solid shot to insinuate himself into All-Pac-12 consideration, which is saying something in a conference with Josh Rosen and Luke Falk.

Solomon will be best served by learning to hit the turf quickly after a scramble instead of trying for one or two extra yards. He also might heed coach Rich Rodriguez's advice that diving at the conclusion of a run is a safer option than a slide, which opens a runner up for a passively received head shot.

Posted: **Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:45 am**

I understand Solomon's fear of contact due to his concussion and other injury issues, but why does he lateral it backwards when about to get tackled? Happened at least twice, with loss of yardage.

Laterals are bad plays.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:39 pm**

Word is he's transferring

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:42 pm**

Hopefully it is to a pro style offense with a large line.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:43 pm**

Good luck Anu. Here's hoping you kill it wherever you end up.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:45 pm**

With all that talent at WR 2 years ago, a new stud rb...he was exactly what we needed. Just throw the ball to one of the studs and let them run. Unfortunate he couldnt adapt to the talent that was in place this year and didnt look as awesome. I dont think it was his fault and I wish him the best. Put him in a pass happy offense and I bet he gets his mojo back.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:47 pm**

Nice to finish his career back home.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:47 pm**

Good luck Anu. No one will forget that redshirt freshman season.

One less guy for BB to beat out. Kid is going to play sooner rather than later

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:54 pm**

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:59 pm**

He got past the first concussion, it took a few games, but he was back to his old self... and then he got clocked against Utah. I don't think he ever quite got back from that. He was better than he looked against BYU but the line was not playing well, and that wasn't goi g to help him get his confidence back.

I hate to see him go, but he has his degree and he can go play for any number of teams next year. When he was on, he was so much damn fun to watch sling it. He's been a big help to Dawkins and Tate. I wish him the best and hope he has a fun and injury free final year.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:11 pm**

Best of luck to him and I hope he tears it up for his new school!

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:14 pm**

A couple of twitter posts say Hawaii now.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:32 pm**

Always will appreciate Anu for the Pac12 South title and that great season. I wish him the best, especially a great line and a nice pocket passing scheme.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:26 pm**

Damn, I had high hopes he would return to form and be our starter for his senior year. This should've been his best year here. Problems getting along with RR?

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:42 pm**

carcassdragger wrote:Damn, I had high hopes he would return to form and be our starter for his senior year. This should've been his best year here. Problems getting along with RR?

Are you kidding?

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:45 pm**

About what?

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:46 pm**

Chicat wrote:Good luck Anu. Here's hoping you kill it wherever you end up.

All this. He comes across as a good kid so I wish him the best of luck.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:51 pm**

carcassdragger wrote:About what?

I really doubt Solomon would be a starter too. He is just too fragile to take the pounding a QB in a RR needs to take. He doesn't have the bodies around him to protect him either. Nick Wilson is glass too, so can't take that burden off of him like before.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:53 pm**

carcassdragger wrote:About what?

The sideline "chairgate" phenomenon spoke to the player/coach relationship.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:56 pm**

Sid wrote:
carcassdragger wrote:About what?
The sideline "chairgate" phenomenon spoke to the player/coach relationship.

besides player/player.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:03 pm**

Merkin wrote:
Sid wrote:
carcassdragger wrote:About what?
The sideline "chairgate" phenomenon spoke to the player/coach relationship.
besides player/player.

That too.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:05 pm**

carcassdragger wrote:About what?

Duh, everyone hates RR. According to one poster here.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:30 pm**

carcassdragger wrote:About what?

Typical Chief cryptic post. I would assume about starting his Sr year but who knows

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:48 pm**

carcassdragger wrote:About what?

Starting his senior year. Also, problems with RR.....his side line antics spoke volumes on how bad his relationship with RR had deteriorated. It was a complete clown show.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:04 pm**

chiefzona wrote:
carcassdragger wrote:About what?

Starting his senior year. Also, problems with RR.....his side line antics spoke volumes on how bad his relationship with RR had deteriorated. It was a complete clown show.

Your saying that It RR fault for Anu Solomon to Transfer because of his side line antics.

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:34 pm**

chiefzona wrote:
carcassdragger wrote:About what?

Starting his senior year. Also, problems with RR.....his side line antics spoke volumes on how bad his relationship with RR had deteriorated. It was a complete clown show.

Now that works as this is probably very accurate. RR was pretty steamed about his unwillingness to run and how he handled that last 20 seconds in the Fiesta bowl.

I don't think RR is a players coach like Tomey was. In fact I think most of them don't like him

Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2016 8:11 pm**

i was actually wondering about anu's plans for next season. was sort of expecting him to hang it up for good, given that the next solid hit he takes could seriously alter his life in a horrific manner. i hope he stays safe and considers his well-being. best of luck to anu wherever he ends up. thanks for the memories.

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:06 pm**

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:07 pm**

Huh...interesting.

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:07 pm**

He may not play but he'll go bowling too.

Posted: **Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:13 pm**

hope he takes care of that melon

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:31 pm**

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:42 pm**

Merkin wrote:

No mention of how easy it is to get away with sex crimes?

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:25 pm**

Merkin wrote:

Haha. Yeah, well no one listened to me. Hilarious. Always late for the party.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:34 pm**

chiefzona wrote:
Merkin wrote:

Haha. Yeah, well no one listened to me. Hilarious. Always late for the party.

You're such a chode

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:42 pm**

ASUHATER! wrote:
chiefzona wrote:
Merkin wrote:

Haha. Yeah, well no one listened to me. Hilarious. Always late for the party.
You're such a chode

I love you too my little yuck mouth.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:56 pm**

chiefzona wrote:
Merkin wrote:
LOOK AT ME EVERYBODY!!!! LOOK AT ME!!!!!!!!!!!

*cough*

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:09 pm**

Shytown.....everyone's Man of La Mancha. Keep being you.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:37 pm**

I feel like you think you're making some sort of point...

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:47 pm**

Chicat wrote:I feel like you think you're making some sort of point...

No point at all. Just passing the time away. I'm nobody....just a poster waiting for some football. It's all fun. Anu is a tool who hates RR with a passion. Let's go fall camp!

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:59 pm**

Chicat wrote:
Merkin wrote:
No mention of how easy it is to get away with sex crimes?

Yeah, Baylor is actually known for some other, less savory things too.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2017 8:00 pm**

Cool. Look forward to watching him go deer in the headlights too if he ever gets off the bench at Baylor.

Posted: **Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:55 am**

Posted: **Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:08 pm**

That is actually quite sad. He really never recovered from that hit against Utah. I saw him on the field after that game and knew he wouldn't play the rest of that year. Little did I know that was probably the end.

Now you have to wonder what he will be like 25 years from now. I won't be around to know so someone bump this and I will read it from the beyond LOL

Posted: **Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:12 pm**

Not a fan of Solomon's after his sideline demeanor last season, but wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Hopefully he can recover his health, and continue his education, or use the education he has to find a good career outside of playing football.

CTE is nothing to take a chance on.

Posted: **Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:12 pm**

Going to say a little prayer for Anu. Hope he has a great and happy life.

Thanks for being a wildcat Anu. Sure enjoyed having you on our side.

Posted: **Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:20 pm**

azcat49 wrote:That is actually quite sad. He really never recovered from that hit against Utah. I saw him on the field after that game and knew he wouldn't play the rest of that year. Little did I know that was probably the end.

Now you have to wonder what he will be like 25 years from now. I won't be around to know so someone bump this and I will read it from the beyond LOL

The Utah hit that didn't even draw a flag, correct?

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