When it comes to scouting this week's opponent, we always try and get the word directly from those that cover the team the closest, and no one covers Arizona athletics online closer than Jason Scheer, the Publisher of WildcatAuthority.com, the UA site on the 247Sports Network.
After a quick update on UA Hoops Coach Sean Miller, it's on to the football team. Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds hosted Scheer for the chat, and they started with the general feeling around Tucson when talking about head coach Kevin Sumlin.
Then the talk moved to Arizona's 34-30 loss to USC this past weekend. The focus was on the defense, with new defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads and a new defensive staff. They break things down position group by position group, which highlights the fine margins and thin depth the Wildcats is dealing with at present.
After a quick break, the script is flipped and talk turned to Arizona's offense, led by quarterback Grant Gunnell, running back Gary Brightwell, and a host of talented receivers. They all had very good games against USC, including a late drive in the fourth quarter that, in another scenario, would have proven good enough to win the game. Is Gunnell reminiscent of former UA QB Nick Foles? They also break down Arizona's offensive line.
To finish the conversation off, Grinolds asks Scheer about the 'Cats special teams and Scheer provides an interesting admission about Arizona's placekicker when provided an end-of-game scenario.
If Arizona wins the game Saturday night, Scheer provides his keys to victory. And if the home team comes out on top, he offers some ideas as to how Washington was able to take advantage of the Wildcats.
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