NAU at Arizona discussion thread

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[azcat49]

As bad as Florida looks and if Fisch has a good year, we might see the Gators gauging his interest

[OSUCat]

Like CRW?

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These are kinda cool.

[PHXCATS]

I don't trust Spears

[UAdevil]

Looks like attendance is going to be very solid.

[azcat49]

You don’t trust the numbers he is giving us from the AD or that he won’t be fair to the UofA in general?

[UAdevil]

Browsing the available seats from arizonawildcats.com I'd buy that number, easily.

[KillerKlown]

Yup. Every section that isn't sold out is low availability.

[ASUHATER!]

We may sell 50k seats but not that many will show up. But 40k in this day in age with our history lately will still be impressive

[Captain Obvious]

I'm amazed anyone wants to show up to watch these two bottom feeders. Not sure I can support a team that allows a player like Delaura to play. Absolutely disgraceful. Go Lumberjacks!

[PHXCATS]

I don't trust him in general. On his pod he makes so many mistakes that would take 3 seconds to research. Also in thr past he has shown himself to be a bit unprofessional. I know people who know him personally and they all love the guy. A lot like someone else.

If Spears can cut down on the mistakes like that he can gain my trust

[OSUCat]

Another season…another scramble to figure out how to watch pac-12 network….so glade this will be the last year of this nonsense.

[Postmaster]

I don’t like Spears because he used to follow the FESPN line of the Richardson fiasco was a pay to play scheme by Miller.

[Postmaster]

This TCU CO game is pretty bad.

[Carcassdragger]

Does anybody know a good place in PB MB or OB area to watch the game?

Don't want to go all the way to Encinitas.

[azgreg]

Another season…another scramble to figure out how to watch pac-12 network….so glade this will be the last year of this nonsense.

www.streameast.xyz

[azgreg]

I'm amazed anyone wants to show up to watch these two bottom feeders. Not sure I can support a team that allows a player like Delaura to play. Absolutely disgraceful. Go Lumberjacks!

I'll take "How to be a twat" for $300 Alex.

[PHXCATS]

I don’t like Spears because he used to follow the FESPN line of the Richardson fiasco was a pay to play scheme by Miller.

For real? Absolutely pathetic

[TheCat]

As bad as Florida looks and if Fisch has a good year, we might see the Gators gauging his interest

Let's not get over our skis here. He has won 6 games as a head coach. That would be quite the gamble. Fisch has done everything right as far as dealing with the publi/press, involving the alums, some good recruiting gets but we/he needs to turn those into wins.

[azcat49]

True and after what Neon Deon did today, he might be the first phone call

[AzCatFan2]

Gator fans' heads would explode if they hired a FSU alum. As for Fisch, team still makes too many silly mistakes. We should be winning by 28 or more at half if we play a clean, smart game. Instead, we're only up by 11.

[AzCatFan2]

More mistakes. New year, same shit.

[KillerKlown]

Solid for an NAU game.

[ghostwhitehorse]

Solid for an NAU game.

Need to get attendance to a point that we can fake it like a Husker.

[PHXCATS]

More mistakes. New year, same shit.

First game of the year. Nothing to worry about yet

[EastCoastCat]

Solid for an NAU game.

Need to get attendance to a point that we can fake it like a Husker.

I was at the Big House yesterday. They only had 109,000.

Amazing atmosphere.

[pc in NM]

Solid for an NAU game.

Need to get attendance to a point that we can fake it like a Husker.

I was at the Big House yesterday. They only had 109,000.

Amazing atmosphere.

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One of the best delis in America

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Tremendous food, and the best customer service - everything they do is awesome!!!

[EastCoastCat]

Solid for an NAU game.

Need to get attendance to a point that we can fake it like a Husker.

I was at the Big House yesterday. They only had 109,000.

Amazing atmosphere.

If you haven't already, I highly recommend that you become familiar with The Zingerman's businesses - https://www.zingermanscommunity.com/abo ... usinesses/

One of the best delis in America

The roadhouse is a great restaurant

Great mail order - www.zingermans.com

Tremendous food, and the best customer service - everything they do is awesome!!!

Always packed so trying to get there during one of my visits to see my daughter. Heard it was amazing too.

I know it’s the wrong thread but I’m exhausted from yesterday. The UM dance team first had a tailgate event at 7:00am. Then they performed with the band at 9:30. Then followed them to the stadium where one of the parents had another tailgate. Then got inside the stadium to watch their pregame routines. Oh and I was selected to film everything during the game including halftime. It was a noon kickoff and by the time it was over and picked her up outside the stadium I needed a nap - and it was only 4:00pm.

Had some food, took a short snooze and then caught the Arizona game.

Quite a long day…

I know

[TheCatInTheHat]

Don't think anybody can bitch about 38-3. Throughout history, many teams have started out slow and improved over the season. Running up the score to 70 or 80 points (Hi, Oregon) on some overmatched team doesn't buy very much. On defense, we kept NAU out of the end zone and only gave up a 49 yard FG. The line disparity was obvious. On offense, we pushed them around with a generally vanilla approach, along with the turnovers we need to clean up. And de Laura needs to protect himself more. Kicking game with the blocked kick run-back was good, although we don't need Loop trying to deliver "punishing" hits on kickoff coverage and getting himself hurt. So Pulido scraped himself up on a bike fall, Stukes got hurt, and Maldonado's out for the first half next week for targeting, otherwise we're healthy. After their "greatest all-time win," NAU got overpowered and outclassed when both coaches had established their mature programs. Message sent and all mission goals accomplished. On to the next one.

[CatMG]

Don't think anybody can bitch about 38-3. Throughout history, many teams have started out slow and improved over the season. Running up the score to 70 or 80 points (Hi, Oregon) on some overmatched team doesn't buy very much. On defense, we kept NAU out of the end zone and only gave up a 49 yard FG. The line disparity was obvious. On offense, we pushed them around with a generally vanilla approach, along with the turnovers we need to clean up. And de Laura needs to protect himself more. Kicking game with the blocked kick run-back was good, although we don't need Loop trying to deliver "punishing" hits on kickoff coverage and getting himself hurt. So Pulido scraped himself up on a bike fall, Stukes got hurt, and Maldonado's out for the first half next week for targeting, otherwise we're healthy. After their "greatest all-time win," NAU got overpowered and outclassed when both coaches had established their mature programs. Message sent and all mission goals accomplished. On to the next one.

The reality is that the game could have easily been 28-0 at the half if not for a couple of plays. Glad they didn't let that disappointment fester and took care of them pretty handedly in the 2nd half.

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[Chicat]

Just about sums it up for me.

[dmjcat]

Don't think anybody can bitch about 38-3. Throughout history, many teams have started out slow and improved over the season. Running up the score to 70 or 80 points (Hi, Oregon) on some overmatched team doesn't buy very much. On defense, we kept NAU out of the end zone and only gave up a 49 yard FG. The line disparity was obvious. On offense, we pushed them around with a generally vanilla approach, along with the turnovers we need to clean up. And de Laura needs to protect himself more. Kicking game with the blocked kick run-back was good, although we don't need Loop trying to deliver "punishing" hits on kickoff coverage and getting himself hurt. So Pulido scraped himself up on a bike fall, Stukes got hurt, and Maldonado's out for the first half next week for targeting, otherwise we're healthy. After their "greatest all-time win," NAU got overpowered and outclassed when both coaches had established their mature programs. Message sent and all mission goals accomplished. On to the next one.

Agree with your reasoning. There is still plenty we can improve on moving forward:

1) Gap control on defense
2) We had a few blown coverages
3) Stupid penalties
4) JDL threw a couple of questionable passes

Do not underestimate UA fans, however. I am sure there are delusional fans out there who think we should have won 77-0.

Speaking of delusional idiots where's Chief???

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[Chicat]

Zombie PAC-12 has 4 out of the top 5. It’s a shame that stupidity murdered the league.

[RichardCranium]

The sky is falling.

[dmjcat]

UA snap counts and PFF grades vs. NAU (per AZDESERTSWARM)

Tracking Arizona Wildcats’ snap counts and PFF grades vs. NAU
By Ezra Amacher Sep 3, 2023

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The Arizona Wildcats played 54 offensive snaps and 72 defensive snaps in their season opening win over the NAU Lumberjacks. Here is how much each player played along with their Pro Football Focus grades.

Offense
RT Jonah Savaiinaea, 54 (76.8)
LG Wendell Moe, 54 (78.5)
C Josh Baker, 50 (75.3)
WR Jacob Cowing, 50 (61.5)
WR Tetairoa McMillan, 49 (70.4)
QB Jayden de Laura, 49 (83.4)
TE Tanner McLachlan, 42 (67.1)
RG Sam Langi, 32 (68.5)
LT Jordan Morgan, 32 (71.0)
WR Montana Lemonious-Craig, 30 (68.5)
RB Michael Wiley, 30 (73.5)
LT Joseph Borjon, 22 (71.0)
C JT Hand, 22 (64.8)
WR Malachi Riley, 13 (54.6)
TE Roberto Miranda, 12 (63.1)
RB Jonah Coleman, 11 (78.5)
TE Keyan Burnett, 9 (80.4)
RB Rayshon Luke, 8 (74.5)
RB D.J. Williams, 8 (76.9)
QB Noah Fifita, 5 (63.8)
C Grayson Stovall, 4 (60.2)
WR AJ Jones, 4 (48.1)
WR Kevin Green Jr., 4 (59.6)
Defense
LB Jacob Manu, 53 (77.7)
CB Ephesians Prysock, 50 (65.2)
S Dalton Johnson, 49 (78.8)
DE Isaiah Ward, 48 (68.8)
LB Daniel Heimuli, 48 (63.4)
DL Taylor Upshaw, 48 (58.5)
CB Dylan Wyatt, 44 (60.6)
CB Martell Irby, 43 (70.8)
DT Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei, 40 (71.0)
DT Bill Norton, 39 (74.6)
DT Jacob Kongaika, 38 (79.2)
S Gunner Maldonado, 37 (53.9)
CB Treydan Stukes, 31 (77.3)
DT Sio Nofoagatoto’a, 26 (69.7)
CB Tacario Davis, 25 (68.3)
S Genesis Smith, 22 (67.4)
LB Taye Brown, 19 (78.5)
S Isaiah Taylor, 18 (72.8)
DL Russell Davis II, 16 (79.1)
DE Orin Patu, 15 (69.5)
DT Tyler Manoa, 15 (57.8)
CB Charles Yates Jr., 14 (71.1)
CB DJ Warnell Jr., 14 (65.5)
LB Kamuela Ka’aihue, 11 (68.5)
LB Justin Flowe, 10 (61.0)
S Gavin Hunter, 7 (50.3)
DE Jeremy Mercier, 7 (83.6)
CB Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine, 5 (64.6)

[azcat49]

5 star Flowe gets 10 snaps and a 61 rating. 4 star Heimuli gets 48 snaps and comes in at 63.4. Meanwhile 3 star Manu plays 53 snaps and grades out the highest at 77.7

Going to be interesting to see this weeks numbers from those guys