SB Nation Arizona: All Posts by Cory Williamshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46593/arizona-fave.png2012-02-09T14:40:49-07:00https://arizona.sbnation.com/authors/cory-williams/rss2012-02-09T14:40:49-07:002012-02-09T14:40:49-07:00Jeremy Lin: Overlooked Underdog Shines Bright In Knicks Uniform
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<p>I am a witness.</p>
<p>I am a witness to the hype machine that is <span>Jeremy Lin</span>. I am a witness to the impossible passes, the confident way he directs his teammates around the court, and yes, witness to his<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/2/8/2786102/jeremy-lin-dunk-john-wall-video"> impressive dunk</a>.</p>
<p>I joined SB Nation Community Manager/Wizards season ticket holder <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/authors/luke-zimmermann" target="_blank">Luke Zimmermann</a> last night in the upper deck of the Verizon Center as Lin and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">New York Knicks</a> took on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a>. </p>
<p>Even with classless Knicks fans behind me yelling obscenities about <span>John Wall</span> and the Wizards, I couldn't help but be impressed with the plucky point guard out of Harvard. His quickness and overall intelligence on the floor were quite the sight to see.</p>
<p>There are holes in his game. He needs to improve against trap defenses and his jump shot needs tweaking. These minor issues do not detract from the point, however: kid can ball, and he's really entertaining.</p>
<p>He does things that no one expected of him. He's like a younger, Asian-American version of Steve Nash. He drives the lane with authority and looks for the open man. He makes <span>Steve Novak</span> look like <span>Matt Bonner</span>. He has made the New York Knicks into a winner, and in the process defies all logic. He is the embodiment of the American dream, and the world will never be the same.</p>
<p>With that said, he's a really great story and I'd love to see him succeed in the league. He has a long way to go before he is deserving of the praise that has been heaped upon him, but his first three real NBA performances have impressed just about everyone. The real test will be once the adjustments have been made to exploit his weaknesses - can he make the necessary changes to remain viable?</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/phoenix-suns/2012/2/9/2787756/jeremy-lin-knicks-wizards-dunk-harvardCory Williams2011-12-30T09:00:28-07:002011-12-30T09:00:28-07:002011 End Of The Year Awards From SB Nation Arizona: Collegiate Game Of The Year
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<p>It wasn't a marquee season for Arizona's sports scene. While the BCS National Championship Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Oregon Ducks, a pivotal battle in the history of NCAA football, was played in Glendale, it did not feature an Arizona team and thus did not impact us in the same way.</p>
<p>First, we must eliminate teams that did not play in hugely significant games in 2011. That removes the Arizona State Sun Devils (both in football and basketball) and the Arizona Wildcats football team. Clearly, we're left with the 2010-2011 Wildcats basketball team, led by superhero Derrick Williams.</p>
<p>Amongst the games that took place in 2011, none is more significant than the<b> Elite Eight showdown between the Wildcats and the NCAA champion Connecticut Huskies</b>. Sure, Arizona threw a grenade in Duke's chicken coop, blowing them out 93-77 in their Sweet Sixteen matchup. But no game meant more to the fanbase than that heart-wrenching loss on March 26, 2011.</p>
<p>Derrick Williams got into foul trouble in the first half, unable to catapult his team to a strong start. Trailing 32-25 at halftime, Arizona was able to rally and take a one-point lead in the second half before it all came down to the final possession, trailing 65-63.</p>
<p>Both Williams and Jamelle Horne missed wide open three pointers, sealing the game for the Huskies (who went on to win the worst NCAA championship game ever against Butler) while securing a spot for Arizona back among the nation's elite basketball schools.</p>
<p>Below you will find highlights from that fateful game.</p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/12/30/2668922/2011-arizona-sports-game-of-the-year-wildcats-uconn-huskiesCory Williams2011-12-22T18:49:44-07:002011-12-22T18:49:44-07:00Boise State vs. ASU: First Quarter Recap, Broncos Lead 14-0
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<p>The stage was set for an emotional victory on the Arizona State Sun Devils sideline. Recently fired head coach Dennis Erickson, with tears in his eyes, spoke on national television about his time in Tempe while the team huddled together and jumped with great anticipation of the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas. </p>
<p>Then, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/113616/alex-garoutte">Alex Garoutte</a> kicked the ball to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/15372/doug-martin">Doug Martin</a>, and within 15 seconds everything changed. Martin ran the ball all the way back from inside his own endzone to give the Broncos an immediate 7-0 lead over ASU.</p>
<p>The Sun Devils were offensively challenged from the onset, struggling to move the chains in an effective manner. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77506/cameron-marshall">Cameron Marshall</a> was stifled on his first three rushing attempts, picking up only four yards. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77503/brock-osweiler">Brock Osweiler's</a> first three passes only went for a total of 15 yards, and the Devils began the game with a 1-for-3 third down conversion rate. </p>
<p>After stopping the Broncos one time, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/15358/kellen-moore">Kellen Moore</a> led his offense down the field quickly, confusing ASU with a five-wide formation and locating a wide-open <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/15437/tyler-shoemaker">Tyler Shoemaker</a> on the right side of the endzone to give Boise State a 14-0 lead.</p>
<p>The first quarter showed how big the chasm is between the Boise State program and ASU. The Broncos have a stable coach, an experienced core of responsible seniors which lends itself to focused leadership.</p>
<p>The Sun Devils have turmoil in the coaching ranks, being coached by several staff members who are already fired or signed up to coach at other programs next season. One of their seniors has been benched for his bad attitude (<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77501/vontaze-burfict">Vontaze Burfict</a>) and can't seem to play defense.</p>
<p>ASU committed a ridiculous amount of penalties on their next drive (3 for 19 yards) which pinned them back deep in their own end. Once again, they were forced to punt, which allowed Boise to start a drive on ASU's 48-yard line. Fortunately, a Moore pass bounced off Shoemaker's hands and was intercepted by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35235/clint-floyd">Clint Floyd</a>, giving the Sun Devils a much-needed boost.</p>
<p>After moving the ball nicely for several plays, the Devils committed another big mistake -- a third-down snap from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/8966/garth-gerhart">Garth Gerhart</a> whizzed by Osweiler which effectively ruined any shot at scoring. After the loss of yardage, ASU was forced to punt.</p>
<p>The first quarter ended with Boise State moving the ball to the BSU 29-yard line, leading 14-0. The Broncos must feel pretty confident after such a lackadaisical display by the Sun Devils.</p>
<p><i>To join the conversation with ASU fans, head over to<a href="http://www.houseofsparky.com/2011/12/22/2656400/arizona-state-vs-boise-state-las-vegas-bowl-gamethread" target="_blank"> House Of Sparky</a> immediately.</i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-st-sun-devils/2011/12/22/2656523/boise-state-vs-asu-first-quarter-recap-broncos-lead-14-0Cory Williams2011-11-29T15:33:36-07:002011-11-29T15:33:36-07:00ASU Football Coaching Search: Kevin Sumlin, Mike Leach Twitter Updates
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<p>Well, the fight is fast and fierce for new coaches across the country as ASU, UCLA, Washington State, Kansas, Penn State, Illinois, Ole Miss, and others are now ready to hire their saviors.</p>
<p>Here's what the Twitterverse is saying about the top two candidates in the college football universe, Mike Leach and Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin.</p>
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<p><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/ESPN_Pac12blog"><img src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1317650068/ncf_avatar_pac12_bigger_normal.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/ESPN_Pac12blog">@ESPN_Pac12blog</a></strong><br>ESPN_Pac12blog</span></span> I love Bill Moos: Q: Is Mike Leach on your short list? A: Yep.<br><span class="embedly_timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/ESPN_Pac12blog/status/141642637416468480" title="Tue Nov 29 22:20:11 +0000 2011">Nov 29</a> via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tweetdeck.com">TweetDeck</a></span><span class="tweet-actions"><a title="Favorite" class="favorite-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=141642637416468480"><span><i></i><b>Favorite</b></span></a><a title="Retweet" class="retweet-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=141642637416468480"><span><i></i><b>Retweet</b></span></a><a title="Reply" class="reply-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=141642637416468480"><span><i></i><b>Reply</b></span></a></span></p>
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<p><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/sbnation"><img src="http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/734213382/twitter-avatar_normal.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/sbnation">@sbnation</a></strong><br>SB Nation</span></span> RT <a href="http://twitter.com/BrianMFloyd">@BrianMFloyd</a>: Moos: "I know Mike Leach. Actually, Mike was here last spring conducting a clinic ... Pretty good record. I read his book"<br><span class="embedly_timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/sbnation/status/141642824994140160" title="Tue Nov 29 22:20:55 +0000 2011">Nov 29</a> via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tweetdeck.com">TweetDeck</a></span><span class="tweet-actions"><a title="Favorite" class="favorite-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=141642824994140160"><span><i></i><b>Favorite</b></span></a><a title="Retweet" class="retweet-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=141642824994140160"><span><i></i><b>Retweet</b></span></a><span><a title="Reply" class="reply-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=141642824994140160"><i></i><b>Reply</b></a></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/BDenny29"><img src="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1663306423/Sumlin_New_normal.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/BDenny29">@BDenny29</a></strong><br>Brad Denny</span></span> Sumlin > Leach RT <a href="http://twitter.com/sbnarizona">@sbnarizona</a> How are you Sun Devils fans going to feel if Washington St. gets a better coach than ASU? <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23NightmareScenario">#NightmareScenario</a><br><span class="embedly_timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/BDenny29/status/141643086462844928" title="Tue Nov 29 22:21:58 +0000 2011">Nov 29</a> via <a rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hootsuite.com&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Farizona.sbnation.com%2Farizona-st-sun-devils%2F2011%2F11%2F29%2F2597239%2Fasu-football-coach-search-kevin-sumlin-mike-leach" target="_blank">HootSuite</a></span><span class="tweet-actions"><a title="Favorite" class="favorite-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=141643086462844928"><span><i></i><b>Favorite</b></span></a><a title="Retweet" class="retweet-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=141643086462844928"><span><i></i><b>Retweet</b></span></a><a title="Reply" class="reply-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=141643086462844928"><span><i></i><b>Reply</b></span></a></span></p>
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<p><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/BrianMFloyd"><img src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1561787736/91147_Cardinals_Seahawks_Football_normal.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/BrianMFloyd">@BrianMFloyd</a></strong><br>Brian Floyd</span></span> Moos: Kevin Sumlin's been on the short list. "We interviewed Kevin Sumlin." Believe he's referring to pre-Wulff<br><span class="embedly_timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/BrianMFloyd/status/141644486458621952" title="Tue Nov 29 22:27:31 +0000 2011">Nov 29</a> via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tweetdeck.com">TweetDeck</a></span><span class="tweet-actions"><a title="Favorite" class="favorite-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=141644486458621952"><span><i></i><b>Favorite</b></span></a><a title="Retweet" class="retweet-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=141644486458621952"><span><i></i><b>Retweet</b></span></a><a title="Reply" class="reply-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=141644486458621952"><span><i></i><b>Reply</b></span></a></span></p>
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<p>So, to recap: Washington State is aggressively pursuing all the best candidates while we're hearing of budgetary issues at ASU and UCLA is busy focusing on their "Rose Bowl bid" this weekend in Eugene. Will the Cougars snag the big kahuna?</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-st-sun-devils/2011/11/29/2597239/asu-football-coach-search-kevin-sumlin-mike-leachCory Williams2011-11-22T13:03:14-07:002011-11-22T13:03:14-07:00Rich Rodriguez Hire Proves Power Of Arizona AD Greg Byrne; ASU Fans Should Be Afraid
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<p>As you know by now, Rich Rodriguez has been named the head coach of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> football team beginning in the 2012 season. This is a huge hire for the University of Arizona, and Athletic Director Greg Byrne has proven that he is a visionary leader in Tucson.</p>
<p>It all started with the hiring of basketball coach Sean Miller away from Xavier, which was completed by longtime AD Jim Livengood. The administration showed a knack for making sound personnel decisions that reflected positively on the institution. Livengood knew that Arizona's basketball program was prestigious and would continue to draw quality basketball players even after Lute Olson's retirement. He made sure to find a young, hungry coach that would capitalize on the right opportunity, and Miller has done just that.</p>
<p>Will Rich Rod bring the same exuberance to the moribund Wildcats football program? Based on his track record and passion, it's a very real possibility.</p>
<p>This is in stark contrast to Arizona State, which has failed miserably in recent years to find solid footing in the Pac-12 conference. From the baseball program being hit with NCAA sanctions to Herb Sendek's poor showing on the hardwood, the Sun Devils haven't done much to inspire confidence. There just hasn't been much to build upon.</p>
<p>Add on top of that the troubles Dennis Erickson has faced since his excellent 2007 debut in Tempe, and we find ourselves on very precarious ground in our own state. At the root of this is the chasm between ASU AD Lisa Love and UA AD Greg Byrne. While Byrne continues to make savvy moves, Love has found herself clinging to her current crop of coaches, wearing their failures like an albatross.</p>
<p>The time has come for Lisa Love to immediately make a few big moves, beginning with the insertion of a youthful, talented coach to lead this football program back to the Rose Bowl. With Rich Rod just one hour south, there may not be much more time before UA begins to sap elite talent out of metropolitan Phoenix and into the Old Pueblo.</p>
<p>The answer? Butch Jones. Going toe-to-toe with his former head coach (while serving as wide receivers coach at West Virginia) would be a great selling point for the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2011/11/22/2581007/rich-rod-arizona-ad-greg-byrne-asu-needs-new-coachCory Williams2011-11-10T15:04:37-07:002011-11-10T15:04:37-07:00AUDIO: NBA Lockout May Soon Be Over, According To Source, But Reports Are Mixed
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<p>According to ESPN 700, a radio station based out of Salt Lake City, the NBA lockout may finally be over. Dave Checketts, the owner of Real Salt Lake, noted businessman and close friend of NBA commissioner David Stern, has gone on the air and announced the deal is pretty much done. Other sources, however, disagree with him.</p>
<p>Follow below the jump for the tweets, as they are too wide for this space:</p>
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<p>Want to listen to the audio? Check it out <a href="http://t.co/gCGWtgmL" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>What does this mean for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>? Well, we can be thankful that the Suns, their employees and the fans that adore them will all be happy with this news if it is accurate.</p>
<p>Ken Berger, CBS reporter in New York, has another story to tell, <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/KBergCBS/status/134750704509272065" target="_blank">tweeting the following</a>: "Person in the room assures me that no agreement has been reached. They're about to hit the five-hour mark here in New York."</p>
<p>Until the NBA lockout is officially over, don't read too much into these tweets. It is most definitely not over until the dotted line is signed by all parties and the teams can start practicing for the regular season to begin. At least now we can see that both sides are getting close.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/phoenix-suns/2011/11/10/2552824/nba-lockout-ending-soon-david-stern-phoenix-sunsCory Williams2011-10-22T11:24:05-07:002011-10-22T11:24:05-07:00Arizona Referee Streaker Jace Lankow Charged With Felony: Are You Kidding Me?
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<p>Jace Lankow, the <a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2011/10/17/2497506/arizona-vs-ucla-news-notes-injuries-updates">referee-turned-stripper</a> who streaked across the field at Arizona Stadium on Thursday night, has been <a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2011/10/22/2506895/arizona-ucla-streaker-jace-lankow-charges">charged with criminal impersonation</a>, a class 6 felony, according to <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Fsports%2Fua%2Farticles%2F2011%2F10%2F21%2F20111021arizona-wildcats-football-streaker.html&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Farizona.sbnation.com%2Farizona-wildcats%2F2011%2F10%2F22%2F2506885%2Fjace-lankow-referee-streaker-felony-charge-police-tucson" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener"><i>The Arizona Republic</i></a>.<br><br>The maximum punishment that Lankow faces is a year and a half in prison. The real question has to be this: what the hell are police in Tucson thinking?</p>
<p>It's one thing to charge someone with criminal trespassing. That is acceptable considering the situation. But criminal impersonation? That is a charge generally reserved for scam artists who dress up as police officers or illegal immigrants who falsify documents -- not for some foolish college student who runs onto a field dressed as a referee.</p>
<p>It's an unprecedented, overbearing charge that will burden this young man with legal issues for months to come. Lankow will have a difficult time getting this monkey off his back.</p>
<p>Many will argue that he deserves to be punished for what he has done. That much I can agree with, but why does Pima County insist on bringing forward the most ludicrous charge possible?</p>
<p>The liberal application of laws in this country has been a problem for a long time, but we could always take solace in the knowledge that it was always in the best interests of security, safety, and Amurrica. In this scenario, the police should have stuck to a standard charge that correctly depicts the nature of the crime rather than attempting to capitalize on the high level of attention such a case would provide.</p>
<p>Lankow was wrong, no doubt about it. But two wrongs don't make a right and the police should be ashamed of themselves for trying to make an example out of this kid.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2011/10/22/2506885/jace-lankow-referee-streaker-felony-charge-police-tucsonCory Williams2011-10-20T19:50:14-07:002011-10-20T19:50:14-07:00UCLA vs. Arizona Score Update: Wildcats Lead 42-7 After Wild Half
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> unleashed an offensive firestorm on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a> in the first half on Thursday night, taking a commanding 42-7 lead into the locker room. </p>
<p>Wildcats quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6915/nick-foles">Nick Foles</a> threw three touchdown passes to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35223/juron-criner">Juron Criner</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35198/keola-antolin" class="sbn-auto-link">Keola Antolin</a> racked up 77 yards on the ground and Arizona recovered two UCLA fumbles to help take an improbable lead at the half. </p>
<p>Foles passed for 242 yards while Bruins QB <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/38189/kevin-prince" class="sbn-auto-link">Kevin Prince</a> was only able to complete eight passes for 152 yards.</p>
<p>The whole half was owned by Arizona, a team that had a ton of competing emotions after the departure of their head coach, Mike Stoops. It all came out against UCLA, and the Bruins weren't prepared for the onslaught.</p>
<p>After the first, Arizona led 14-7. In the second, the Wildcats scored four touchdowns to push the game out of reach for the Pac-12 South contenders from Los Angeles.</p>
<p>By the end of the half, with a 35-point lead, chaos overcame the field. Both sides erupted into a full melee, with both benches clearing and meeting in the middle of the field. By the end of the wild scenario, two players were ejected from the game, but the point had been made: UCLA was getting embarrassed.</p>
<p>We will have more on the brawl as soon as possible.</p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2011/10/20/2504099/ucla-vs-arizona-score-update-wildcats-lead-halftime-brawlCory Williams2011-10-20T18:44:52-07:002011-10-20T18:44:52-07:00UCLA vs. Arizona Score Update: Nick Foles, Juron Criner Key 14-7 Lead For Wildcats
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<p>After an eventful bye week that saw their head coach get fired, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> released some pent-up frustrations on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a> in first quarter action on Thursday night. Interim head coach Tim Kish relied on the experience of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6915/nick-foles">Nick Foles</a> and the results were very solid.</p>
<p>On the opening drive of the game, Nick Foles led an efficient drive before connecting with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35223/juron-criner">Juron Criner</a> in the endzone to take a 7-0 Arizona lead. The defense, showing a new defensive wrinkle (lining up in a Bear formation), forced the Bruins to punt on their initial drive.</p>
<p>Arizona then stormed out to a 14-0 lead after Ka'Deem Carey stormed through the UCLA defense on an 18-yard touchdown run.</p>
<p>UCLA would not lie down easily, however. They have a lot to play for and are still very much in the race for the Pac-12 South crown.</p>
<p>On 4th and 5, the Bruins went for it on Arizona's 16-yard line. After a play action, UCLA QB Kevin Prince went back to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/38186/johnathan-franklin">Johnathan Franklin</a>, who was wide open on the left side of the field for an essential touchdown. </p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/65901/gino-crump">Gino Crump</a> had a big quarter for the Wildcats, leading the team with five receptions for 43 yards. He made an excellent catch along the sideline on the game's opening drive to set up Criner's score.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35198/keola-antolin">Keola Antolin</a> had 53 yards on four carries for Arizona. The offense has looked great for Kish and the UA fans. Can they keep up the fast pace?</p>
<p><i><b>For more on the Wildcats, head over to <a href="http://azdesertswarm.com" target="_blank">AZ Desert Swarm</a>.</b></i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2011/10/20/2503968/ucla-vs-arizona-first-quarter-score-update-foles-criner-pac-12Cory Williams2011-10-10T17:54:36-07:002011-10-10T17:54:36-07:00Boise State Coach Chris Petersen To Arizona? Doesn't Make Sense
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<p><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2482198/mike-stoops-fired-arizona-wildcats">Mike Stoops is out as the coach</a> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arizona-wildcats">Arizona Wildcats</a> football team. After a miserable eleven game stretch that has seen UA go 1-10, who can blame AD Greg Byrne for finally dispatching the coach?</p>
<p>More interestingly, rumors have surfaced that <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/boise-st-broncos">Boise St. Broncos</a> coach Chris Petersen is high on the wish list of Arizona, a team that has struggled mightily in 2011. Is Petersen interested in trading the blue turf for the desert?</p>
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<p><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/wilnerhotline"><img src="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1269646093/mug_shot_normal.JPG"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/wilnerhotline">@wilnerhotline</a></strong><br>Jon Wilner</span></span> Chris Petersen-to-Arizona talk heating up. Friends with Ariz AD Greg Byrne. @<a title="AGWildcatReport on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/AGWildcatReport">AGWildcatReport</a>: Ariz announcement at 5:15. Stoops out?<br><span class="embedly_timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/wilnerhotline/status/123552660422012928" title="Tue Oct 11 00:17:04 +0000 2011">Oct 11</a> via web</span><span class="tweet-actions"><a title="Favorite" class="favorite-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=123552660422012928"><span><i></i><b>Favorite</b></span></a><a title="Retweet" class="retweet-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=123552660422012928"><span><i></i><b>Retweet</b></span></a><span><a title="Reply" class="reply-action" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=123552660422012928"><i></i><b>Reply</b></a></span></span></p>
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<p>That makes a lot of sense, as Petersen has taken the Broncos to two Fiesta Bowl victories, four WAC championships, and an absurd 66-5 record since taking over as coach in 2006.</p>
<p>The real question, however, is why Chris Petersen would be interested in this job in the first place.</p>
<p>After so many strong performances in Boise, he has secured a faithful following, being blessed with a theoretically endless contract that extends one year after every season with eight or more wins. He currently makes $1.6 million a season, making him the state's highest-paid employee.</p>
<p>At only 46 years old, Petersen has a lot of time left in his coaching career. He still feels that he has something to prove at Boise State. People have theorized that the Broncos may finally be headed to a BCS conference if the Big XII comes calling, and he still has half a season left with superstar quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/15358/kellen-moore">Kellen Moore</a>.</p>
<p>Petersen also must tread lightly before following in the footsteps of Dan Hawkins, Boise's last coach. Hawkins went to Colorado, where he coached for five seasons, compiling an ugly 19-39 record before being fired in the middle of November.</p>
<p>Does the University of Arizona represent a quantum leap in the career of Petersen? It does not. Wildcat fans would love to have him, and fellow members of the Pac-12 would surely brace themselves upon his arrival.</p>
<p>In reality, he has no reason to leave an excelling program for a middle-of-the-pack school like Arizona. Unless one of the power schools come calling, Petersen is staying in Idaho.</p>
<p><i>For Boise's reaction, check out <a href="http://obnug.com" target="_blank">OBNUG</a>. Head on south to <a href="http://azdesertswarm.com" target="_blank">AZ Desert Swarm</a> for UA coverage.</i></p>
https://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-wildcats/2011/10/10/2482216/chris-petersen-arizona-football-mike-stoops-firedCory Williams