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Rich Rodriguez Archive
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![A few years back, we suggested that University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez and Arizona State‘s Todd Graham might someday become the Bo and Woody of yesteryear, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RRodriguez-115x115.jpg "RichRod’s exit from UA football was swift & unexpected")
RichRod’s exit from UA football was swift & unexpected
Posted on January 4, 2018 | No CommentsA few years back, we suggested that University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez and Arizona State‘s Todd Graham might someday become the Bo and Woody of yesteryear, […] -
![The 58-37 upset of No. 15 Washington State by the unranked University of Arizona Wildcats last night is the fourth straight win with Khalil Tate under center. Over that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tate-115x115.jpg "UA’s upset of #15 Washington St. adds to Tate’s celebrity")
UA’s upset of #15 Washington St. adds to Tate’s celebrity
Posted on October 29, 2017 | No CommentsThe 58-37 upset of No. 15 Washington State by the unranked University of Arizona Wildcats last night is the fourth straight win with Khalil Tate under center. Over that […] -
![Rich Rodriguez doesn’t need any more headaches after coming off the worst season of his five years as the University of Arizona head football coach. The departure of Donte’ […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Donte-115x115.jpg "Another blow to UA football: Huskers hire Donte’ Williams")
Another blow to UA football: Huskers hire Donte’ Williams
Posted on December 7, 2016 | No CommentsRich Rodriguez doesn’t need any more headaches after coming off the worst season of his five years as the University of Arizona head football coach. The departure of Donte’ […] -
![Rich Rodriguez made a pretty solid case Friday night for keeping his job. At least for another year. The frustrated head coach of the University of Arizona football team had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/UAftbl-115x115.jpg "UA football finally wins one, beats ASU in season finale")
UA football finally wins one, beats ASU in season finale
Posted on November 27, 2016 | No CommentsRich Rodriguez made a pretty solid case Friday night for keeping his job. At least for another year. The frustrated head coach of the University of Arizona football team had […] -
![What little hope University of Arizona football fans were holding out to be able to watch their Wildcats play in a bowl game this year is pretty much gone. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/RichRodUA-115x115.jpg "69-7 loss to WSU kills bowl game hopes for UA football")
69-7 loss to WSU kills bowl game hopes for UA football
Posted on November 6, 2016 | No CommentsWhat little hope University of Arizona football fans were holding out to be able to watch their Wildcats play in a bowl game this year is pretty much gone. […] -
![The tables were finally turned in Salt Lake City. And it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the University of Arizona football team. After four straight wins […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Utah-115x115.jpg "Loss to Utah makes USC game must-win for UA football")
Loss to Utah makes USC game must-win for UA football
Posted on October 10, 2016 | No CommentsThe tables were finally turned in Salt Lake City. And it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the University of Arizona football team. After four straight wins […] -
![Who does Rich Rodriguez think he’s fooling? The fifth-year head football coach at University of Arizona says he may not name a starting quarterback for next week’s opener against […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/RodAnu-115x115.jpg "Opinion: UA’s Rich Rod will start Anu Solomon at QB")
Opinion: UA’s Rich Rod will start Anu Solomon at QB
Posted on August 26, 2016 | No CommentsWho does Rich Rodriguez think he’s fooling? The fifth-year head football coach at University of Arizona says he may not name a starting quarterback for next week’s opener against […] -
![The dust has finally settled after yesterday’s flurry of activity from National Letter of Intent Signing Day for college football, and now we have a chance to measure the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ToddG-115x115.jpg "Analyzing NLI Signing Day results for ASU, UA football")
Analyzing NLI Signing Day results for ASU, UA football
Posted on February 4, 2016 | No CommentsThe dust has finally settled after yesterday’s flurry of activity from National Letter of Intent Signing Day for college football, and now we have a chance to measure the […] -
![Last week’s loss to the Carolina Panthers that left the Arizona Cardinals just one game short of playing in this year’s Super Bowl was heart-breaking for those in the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BercGoodbye-115x115.jpg "Movin’ on…2015 a season to forget for ASU, UA football")
Movin’ on…2015 a season to forget for ASU, UA football
Posted on January 30, 2016 | No CommentsLast week’s loss to the Carolina Panthers that left the Arizona Cardinals just one game short of playing in this year’s Super Bowl was heart-breaking for those in the […] -
![Rich Rodriguez has just landed a prize recruit that could become his biggest reason for staying around awhile longer as the head coach of the University of Arizona football […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RichRodFB-115x115.jpeg "RichRod’s prized football recruit at UA…his son, Rhett")
RichRod’s prized football recruit at UA…his son, Rhett
Posted on January 17, 2016 | No CommentsRich Rodriguez has just landed a prize recruit that could become his biggest reason for staying around awhile longer as the head coach of the University of Arizona football […] -
![Looks like the University of Arizona football team will be home for the holidays. Yes, they did get a bowl invite, but not one of those upper-tier bowls that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "ASU staying home for Cactus Bowl; UA off to New Mexico")
ASU staying home for Cactus Bowl; UA off to New Mexico
Posted on December 6, 2015 | No CommentsLooks like the University of Arizona football team will be home for the holidays. Yes, they did get a bowl invite, but not one of those upper-tier bowls that […] -
![The rumors about the University of Arizona head football coach possibly leaving the program will be pushed to the background for tomorrow’s annual rivalry game with Arizona State. But you can […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RichRd-115x115.jpg "ASU vs. UA football game has an ‘elephant in the room’")
ASU vs. UA football game has an ‘elephant in the room’
Posted on November 20, 2015 | No CommentsThe rumors about the University of Arizona head football coach possibly leaving the program will be pushed to the background for tomorrow’s annual rivalry game with Arizona State. But you can […] -
![It took three hours and 34 minutes, and a big throw by a back-up quarterback, but the University of Arizona football team now has the six wins it takes […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RodrigH2O-115x115.jpg "UA football finally bowl-eligible with upset of No. 10 Utah")
UA football finally bowl-eligible with upset of No. 10 Utah
Posted on November 16, 2015 | No CommentsIt took three hours and 34 minutes, and a big throw by a back-up quarterback, but the University of Arizona football team now has the six wins it takes […] -
![“We have to evaluate everything. We have to be better. We have to control what we can control, and that’s playing better football.” That pretty much covers it, if […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RichRd-115x115.jpg "Another loss. UA football gives up 111 points in 2 games")
Another loss. UA football gives up 111 points in 2 games
Posted on October 4, 2015 | No Comments“We have to evaluate everything. We have to be better. We have to control what we can control, and that’s playing better football.” That pretty much covers it, if […] -
![One of the most important parts of multi-tasking as a college football head coach is being able to focus on the current season, while also keeping one eye on […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/UArichRod-115x115.jpg "Big July moves UA football up recruiting class rankings")
Big July moves UA football up recruiting class rankings
Posted on August 6, 2015 | No CommentsOne of the most important parts of multi-tasking as a college football head coach is being able to focus on the current season, while also keeping one eye on […] -
![When Oregon forced a fumble on the first possession of last night’s Pac-12 Football Championship game with the Arizona Wildcats, you had to worry if it was a sign […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RichRd-115x115.jpg "Oregon crushes UA football, 51-13, to win Pac-12 title")
Oregon crushes UA football, 51-13, to win Pac-12 title
Posted on December 6, 2014 | No CommentsWhen Oregon forced a fumble on the first possession of last night’s Pac-12 Football Championship game with the Arizona Wildcats, you had to worry if it was a sign […] -
![When the annual Territorial Cup football game is played Friday, it will be the first time in almost 30 years that both participants are ranked among the nation’s Top […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Coaches-115x115.png "Can Todd & Rich Rod become the new Bo & Woody?")
Can Todd & Rich Rod become the new Bo & Woody?
Posted on November 26, 2014 | No CommentsWhen the annual Territorial Cup football game is played Friday, it will be the first time in almost 30 years that both participants are ranked among the nation’s Top […] -
![The University of Arizona football team graduated the program’s all-time career rushing leader last season. And, while Ka’Deem Carey begins his career in the NFL, the Wildcats are beginning […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/KaDeemruns-115x115.jpg "Memories of Ka’Deem Carey’s runs still haunt UA football")
Memories of Ka’Deem Carey’s runs still haunt UA football
Posted on November 5, 2014 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona football team graduated the program’s all-time career rushing leader last season. And, while Ka’Deem Carey begins his career in the NFL, the Wildcats are beginning […] -
![“Anu Solomon will be the starter Friday night.” With that one simple sentence, Rich Rodriguez on Monday unveiled his quarterback pick to start for the Arizona Wildcats in Friday’s season […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/RichRodUA-115x115.jpg "RichRod names QB for UA football’s opener…Anu Solomon")
RichRod names QB for UA football’s opener…Anu Solomon
Posted on August 27, 2014 | No Comments“Anu Solomon will be the starter Friday night.” With that one simple sentence, Rich Rodriguez on Monday unveiled his quarterback pick to start for the Arizona Wildcats in Friday’s season […] -
![From all indications, the University of Arizona Wildcats should have a good football team again this year. They have play makers on offense that include some of the best […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/RichRodFB-115x115.jpeg "QB dilemma continues to define UA football fortunes")
QB dilemma continues to define UA football fortunes
Posted on July 28, 2014 | No CommentsFrom all indications, the University of Arizona Wildcats should have a good football team again this year. They have play makers on offense that include some of the best […] -
![College football fans are always looking for something, beyond the obvious wins and losses, that will provide some comforting signs to tell them their favorite program is turning the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/UAhelmets-115x115.jpg "UA football headed in right direction…the signs are there")
UA football headed in right direction…the signs are there
Posted on June 7, 2014 | No CommentsCollege football fans are always looking for something, beyond the obvious wins and losses, that will provide some comforting signs to tell them their favorite program is turning the […] -
![Rich Rodriguez made it through the lean years, but this season the cupboard is full – of quarterbacks. The third-year head football coach at University of Arizona has made […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/RichRhelmts-115x115.jpg "RichRod sifting through pile of QBs before UA spring game")
RichRod sifting through pile of QBs before UA spring game
Posted on April 7, 2014 | 2,830 CommentsRich Rodriguez made it through the lean years, but this season the cupboard is full – of quarterbacks. The third-year head football coach at University of Arizona has made […] -
![There are still a few lagging commitments left to secure, but for the most part Arizona’s Pac-12 football programs enjoyed a successful conclusion to yesterday’s National Signing Day, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Coaches-115x115.png "National Signing Day shows progress of ASU, UA football")
National Signing Day shows progress of ASU, UA football
Posted on February 6, 2014 | 482 CommentsThere are still a few lagging commitments left to secure, but for the most part Arizona’s Pac-12 football programs enjoyed a successful conclusion to yesterday’s National Signing Day, the […] -
![The 45,777 fans that showed at Arizona Stadium up for the Wildcats’ Nov. 23 upset of fifth-ranked Oregon were painfully aware it might be the last time they would […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KaDEM-115x115.jpg "UA’s Carey projected as 2nd-round pick; opts for NFL draft")
UA’s Carey projected as 2nd-round pick; opts for NFL draft
Posted on January 14, 2014 | 2,706 CommentsThe 45,777 fans that showed at Arizona Stadium up for the Wildcats’ Nov. 23 upset of fifth-ranked Oregon were painfully aware it might be the last time they would […] -
![It’s amazing what a couple of bowl wins, back-to-back 8-5 records, and a major addition to the school’s football facilities will do for recruiting. For the University of Arizona, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JalenTabor-115x115.jpg "UA football scores huge recruiting coup: 5-star Jalen Tabor")
UA football scores huge recruiting coup: 5-star Jalen Tabor
Posted on January 4, 2014 | 571 CommentsIt’s amazing what a couple of bowl wins, back-to-back 8-5 records, and a major addition to the school’s football facilities will do for recruiting. For the University of Arizona, […] -
![After the loss to then-No. 16 UCLA, Arizona‘s head coach Rich Rodriguez told the media his “mood was terrible.” It was the team’s first home loss this season, and Homecoming […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/WARWUSJZTUQNUVJ.20131112181111-115x115.jpg "Hopes for UA football winning season hanging by a thread")
Hopes for UA football winning season hanging by a thread
Posted on November 18, 2013 | 537 CommentsAfter the loss to then-No. 16 UCLA, Arizona‘s head coach Rich Rodriguez told the media his “mood was terrible.” It was the team’s first home loss this season, and Homecoming […] -
![If that blur that went streaking through Sky Harbor airport emitted a blue and red coloration, it was probably Rich Rodriguez heading for Texas. The University of Arizona‘s head football […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Connor-Brewer-115x115.jpg "Wake up, UA fans…QB Connor Brewer is leaving Texas")
Wake up, UA fans…QB Connor Brewer is leaving Texas
Posted on July 10, 2013 | 2,405 CommentsIf that blur that went streaking through Sky Harbor airport emitted a blue and red coloration, it was probably Rich Rodriguez heading for Texas. The University of Arizona‘s head football […] -
![The new high-powered offense that Rich Rodriguez installed in the University of Arizona football program may need some attention in the off-season. The guy that showed players on the offensive […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/anae1-115x115.jpg "Coach’s departure just part of the turmoil in UA football")
Coach’s departure just part of the turmoil in UA football
Posted on January 7, 2013 | 2,230 CommentsThe new high-powered offense that Rich Rodriguez installed in the University of Arizona football program may need some attention in the off-season. The guy that showed players on the offensive […] -
![The first football bowl game of the college season started out like a prize fight and ended like a horse race. As the University of Arizona Wildcats and Nevada Wolfpack […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/NewMexBowl-115x115.jpeg "UA football pulls out thrilling come-from-behind bowl win")
UA football pulls out thrilling come-from-behind bowl win
Posted on December 15, 2012 | 2,824 CommentsThe first football bowl game of the college season started out like a prize fight and ended like a horse race. As the University of Arizona Wildcats and Nevada Wolfpack […]