9 Gunner Maldonado
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9 Gunner Maldonado
Maldonado is a 6-0, 198, Senior defensive back from Chandler, AZ. He has only missed 3 games and started 27 in his 3 years at Arizona (he spent his Freshman year at Northwestern). Last year he broke out as a team leader on defense and a fan favorite after being the whipping boy early in the year.
Last season Maldonado had a career high 81 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries. His fumble return for a touchdown in the Alamo Bowl will live on as one of the great plays in Wildcat history. Maldonado was a team captain last year and will be one of our defensive leaders this season.
Arizona intercepted 9 passes last year averaging 9.8 yards per interception return.
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I didn’t think this kid would make much of an impact last year but I’m stupid and also dumb.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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Akina loves the kid. Says he’s a great leader.
I always thought his run support was better than his pass D, until he started picking off passes last season.
I always thought his run support was better than his pass D, until he started picking off passes last season.
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Re: 9 Gunner Maldonado
Amiki Skels, a $600 shoe. Must have worn them for Halloween.