2024 Season Thread

[Chicat]

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

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

Deep thoughts from the bye week.

[PHXCATS]

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

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

$200 bet they win more than 4 games??

$100 for you $100 for charity of your choice if you win

You only need to pay $50 and $50 if you lose. Deal?

[Fishclamps]

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

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

Cmon now

[Carcassdragger]

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

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

$200 bet they win more than 4 games??

$100 for you $100 for charity of your choice if you win

You only need to pay $50 and $50 if you lose. Deal?

No. I said I hope Im wrong.

[azgreg]

I see five more wins on the schedule, maybe 6.

[Carcassdragger]

I see Houston (maybe) and I'm not sure who else.

Outside chance we win two before ASSU and the team feels cornered and gives ASSU a game.

[azgreg]

I see wins against ASU, Colorado, TCU, Houston, and then I wouldn't be surprised if we go 1-3 or 2-2 against WV, UCF, BYU, and TTU.

[Carcassdragger]

...and now we see K State, after totally working us, is a very mediocre team and being destroyed by BYU.

Ugggh.

[Merkin]

[azgreg]

Pretty disingenuous post. Two good wins among them.

[Merkin]

[wyo-cat]

Maybe some of y’all can get back on board with U of A fans?

[wyo-cat]

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

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

So…one in the can, where’s the other one??

[Carcassdragger]

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

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

So…one in the can, where’s the other one??

Hey, I'll take it! This looked like a completely different team tonight!

Let's keep it up!

[Chicat]

I feel like there’s a lesson to be learned here…


I wonder what it was that bettors saw that brought the line down so much? Maybe just a lack of confidence in Utah with a freshman QB even at home?

[EastCoastCat]

It looked like last year’s team - surprised and delighted!

[Merkin]

[Carcassdragger]

Just want to come on here and apologize to my BDW brothers and sisters for being so down prior to last night. Also to the team that might've seen my posts. My concern was with the coaches-not the players.

I follow this program year round and get too tied up in it. I also spend far too much time on this site.

Our guys, when they play like they played last night, inspire me so much. Young men giving everything they have for something with uncertain results.

Anyway, I know nobody really cares about what I say, but I value the insight of every one of you and appreciate what I learn from you.

Also, thanks for the stream. You guys saved me.

Now let's get after it this coming Saturday!

[PHXCATS]

Just want to come on here and apologize to my BDW brothers and sisters for being so down prior to last night. Also to the team that might've seen my posts. My concern was with the coaches-not the players.

I follow this program year round and get too tied up in it. I also spend far too much time on this site.

Our guys, when they play like they played last night, inspire me so much. Young men giving everything they have for something with uncertain results.

Anyway, I know nobody really cares about what I say, but I value the insight of every one of you and appreciate what I learn from you.

Also, thanks for the stream. You guys saved me.

Now let's get after it this coming Saturday!

All good. Just own what you say like you just did and everything is good

Have a great week and BTFD and beat Tech

[84Cat]

[scumdevils86]

AZ is #26 in the AP poll

[Winger]

Pretty disingenuous post. Two good wins among them.

Classic homer-media misdirection. That take didn’t last very long either. The XII is a very mediocre football conference, and that is with the addition of the Pac’s detritus which upped the level.

Been wondering since preseason how long it would take until every single team in the Top 15 is from the B1G or SEC or named Notre Dame.

[azgreg]

Pretty disingenuous post. Two good wins among them.

Classic homer-media misdirection. That take didn’t last very long either. The XII is a very mediocre football conference, and that is with the addition of the Pac’s detritus which upped the level.

Been wondering since preseason how long it would take until every single team in the Top 15 is from the B1G or SEC or named Notre Dame.

After five weeks it's clearly the P2 and everybody else.

[Fishclamps]

I don't even think it's P2, it's really just Texas, Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, and THEN everyone else

[Merkin]

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


Offense
QB Noah Fifita, 61 (79.7)
LG Wendell Moe, 61 (63.4)
WR Tetairoa McMillan, 61 (62.5)
RT Jonah Savaiinaea, 61 (58.0)
LT Rhino Tapa’atoutai, 61 (57.2)
C Josh Baker, 61 (47.3)
RG Alex Doost, 58 (62.0)
WR Montana Lemonious-Craig, 43 (54.4)
TE Sam Olson, 41 (43.0)
TE Keyan Burnett, 38 (89.6)
RB Quali Conley, 38 (63.1)
WR Jeremiah Patterson, 24 (60.2)
RB Rayshon Luke, 14 (60.6)
WR Chris Hunter, 11 (54.5)
RB Kedrick Reescano, 9 (83.0)
WR Devin Hyatt, 8 (74.1)
TE Roberto Miranda, 8 (58.4)
OL Michael Wooten, 5 (57.5)
FB Kayden Luke, 5 (53.9)
OL Ryan Stewart, 3 (59.5)
Defense
CB Tacario Davis, 70 (71.6)
S Gunner Maldonado, 70 (70.7)
LB Jacob Manu, 70 (66.5)
S Dalton Johnson, 70 (65.6)
LB Taye Brown, 70 (54.5)
CB Emmanuel Karnley, 62 (64.1)
DE Tre Smith, 55 (77.3)
DB Genesis Smith, 54 (68.8)
DE Ta’ita’i Uiagalelei, 52 (61.1)
DE Sterling Lane II, 33 (54.0)
DT Isaiah Johnson, 31 (41.6)
DT Stanley Ta’ufo’ou, 30 (60.4)
DE Chase Kennedy, 24 (74.6)
CB Treydan Stukes, 24 (68.5)
DT Kevon Darton, 21 (61.2)
DE Lance Keneley, 13 (65.3)
DT Keanu Mailoto, 13 (48.1)
DE Dominic Lolesio, 4 (61.3)
DT Juliana Savaiinaea, 4 (51.7)
Highest-graded offensive starter: Burnett (89.6)

Highest-graded defensive starter: Tre Smith (77.3)

Lowest-graded offensive starter: Olson (43.0)

Lowest-graded defensive starter: Isaiah Johnson (41.6)

Highest-graded subs: Reescano (83.0), Kennedy (74.6), Hyatt (74.1)

Top pass blocker: Tapa’tou’tai (90.5)

Top run blocker: Doost (65.0)

Top run defender: Genesis Smith (74.6)

Top pass rusher: Manu (74.4)

Top tackler: Dalton Johnson (83.5)

Top coverage: Maldonado (76.7)

[cerec_cat]

Any news on Stukes?

[CalStateTempe]

I don't even think it's P2, it's really just Texas, Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, and THEN everyone else

Let them go play in their sandbox then.

I wonder how much ucla, uw and Oregon fans like their new home?

[Winger]

Pretty disingenuous post. Two good wins among them.

Classic homer-media misdirection. That take didn’t last very long either. The XII is a very mediocre football conference, and that is with the addition of the Pac’s detritus which upped the level.

Been wondering since preseason how long it would take until every single team in the Top 15 is from the B1G or SEC or named Notre Dame.

After five weeks it's clearly the P2 and everybody else.

Yeah and its only been 5 weeks. Wait until its been 2 years. Worst thing is I am starting to get the heebie jeebies that its going to trickle down into hoops as well. Getting relegated sucks. Hoping it all blows up soon.

[CalStateTempe]

How does this end/blow up winger?

[MrKyle]

How does this end/blow up winger?

Not Winger but I've always figured that we were going down the path of having a handful (2-3) super-conferences split by geographic areas that is very similar to the Pro sports divisions.

Was thinking it would be in about 5-10 years time we'd be there, but maybe it comes along quicker

[84Cat]

[azgreg]

[CalStateTempe]

So what does Brent do?

[Merkin]

So what does Brent do?

Glad handing at meet and greets? Kind of reminds me of campus presidents, whose main job now is fund raising. Let the provost deal with day to day administrative work.

Meanwhile love to see this. And I liked Chief more than most posters here, and I hated Chief! (apologies to Al Franken).

[Winger]

How does this end/blow up winger?

One league/division only for the elite football programs and everything/other sport goes back to regional conferences.

[Winger]

So what does Brent do?

Glad handing at meet and greets? Kind of reminds me of campus presidents, whose main job now is fund raising. Let the provost deal with day to day administrative work.

Meanwhile love to see this. And I liked Chief more than most posters here, and I hated Chief! (apologies to Al Franken).

FTR i am not a fan of the Babers hire (a guy btw mike luke propped for some time to be the next head coach at Arizona) but if he is already being relegated that aint a good sign. Imv our OC should be an up and comer, biased here.

[azcat49]

You mean like Adkins or the OC at UNLV. Yes to both

[AZCatGirl]

BYU in the daytime is great for us as they tend to be a vampire team:

[azgreg]

How does this end/blow up winger?

One league/division only for the elite football programs and everything/other sport goes back to regional conferences.

[azgreg]

Listening to Brennan today made it sound like he didn't bring Babers on a s a traditional OC in the first place.

[Fishclamps]

He could just be saying that to protect Babers. Either way I don't care as long as Adkins keeps calling the plays. The offense will smooth out over time.

[Fishclamps]

That's Fox's big game of the day right? Gonna get a ton of eyeballs.

[PHXCATS]

That's Fox's big game of the day right? Gonna get a ton of eyeballs.

No. It is their 2nd game of the day.

They blow out their first game of the day

This is still awesome though for exposure

[tgrumpy2]

He could just be saying that to protect Babers. Either way I don't care as long as Adkins keeps calling the plays. The offense will smooth out over time.

I don't think Coach Brennan would embarass a coach in public. I definitely think Babers was just demoted. I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire at the end of the season. Let him sit in the press box and act like he's calling things.

[Carcassdragger]

He could just be saying that to protect Babers. Either way I don't care as long as Adkins keeps calling the plays. The offense will smooth out over time.

I don't think Coach Brennan would embarass a coach in public. I definitely think Babers was just demoted. I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire at the end of the season. Let him sit in the press box and act like he's calling things.

I think you guys are assuming alot. For all we know. the coaches could have all agreed that a change in play calling duties was the best thing going forward and that Babers attention was best utilized doing play by play analysis.

[PHXCATS]

He could just be saying that to protect Babers. Either way I don't care as long as Adkins keeps calling the plays. The offense will smooth out over time.

I don't think Coach Brennan would embarass a coach in public. I definitely think Babers was just demoted. I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire at the end of the season. Let him sit in the press box and act like he's calling things.

I think you guys are assuming alot. For all we know. the coaches could have all agreed that a change in play calling duties was the best thing going forward and that Babers attention was best utilized doing play by play analysis.

Agree. Babers didn’t call plays at Syracuse. Many reasons why this could have been. Don’t need to always want blood or assume the worst

[PHXCATS]

So what does Brent do?

Glad handing at meet and greets? Kind of reminds me of campus presidents, whose main job now is fund raising. Let the provost deal with day to day administrative work.

Meanwhile love to see this. And I liked Chief more than most posters here, and I hated Chief! (apologies to Al Franken).

Why is everyone so freaking obsessed with Chief?

[Fishclamps]

Probably because he proudly thumps his chest at being a fucking moron 100% of the time?

[PHXCATS]

Probably because he proudly thumps his chest at being a fucking moron 100% of the time?

So what? There are other UA people who do the same thing.

If Merk wants to be obsessed with him fine. But “media” people shouldn’t be like Pederson and others

[UAEebs86]