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![Is in-state recruiting paying off for Arizona’s major universities? It certainly appears to be when it comes to basketball. With just one exception, Arizona prep stars have stepped up to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Surprised-115x115.jpeg "Surprised? Local grads lead hoops scoring at AZ colleges")
Surprised? Local grads lead hoops scoring at AZ colleges
Posted on December 21, 2012 | 1,514 CommentsIs in-state recruiting paying off for Arizona’s major universities? It certainly appears to be when it comes to basketball. With just one exception, Arizona prep stars have stepped up to […] -
![The important part of the college basketball schedule is fast approaching. Conference play is just one game away for the University of Arizona women’s team, and things are looking… interesting. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/UAwmBball-115x115.jpeg "Pac-12 hoops schedule will be a steep hill for UA women")
Pac-12 hoops schedule will be a steep hill for UA women
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 2,152 CommentsThe important part of the college basketball schedule is fast approaching. Conference play is just one game away for the University of Arizona women’s team, and things are looking… interesting. […] -
![Two miracles in one day. Not bad for a college with no religious affiliation. Saturday would have to be considered one of the biggest single-day successes in recent memory for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/UAbsktHuddle-115x115.jpeg "Basketball win tops off day of ‘miracles’ for UA sports")
Basketball win tops off day of ‘miracles’ for UA sports
Posted on December 17, 2012 | 1,347 CommentsTwo miracles in one day. Not bad for a college with no religious affiliation. Saturday would have to be considered one of the biggest single-day successes in recent memory for […] -
![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 | 2,133 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 […] -
![After the Wildcats’ embarrassing 66-10 loss to UCLA nine games into the season, the home-grown running back from Tucson took it upon himself to right the ship. Fans took notice […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/UArnngback-640x250-115x115.jpeg "Arizona RB Carey inches closer to consensus All-America")
Arizona RB Carey inches closer to consensus All-America
Posted on December 7, 2012 | 1,374 CommentsAfter the Wildcats’ embarrassing 66-10 loss to UCLA nine games into the season, the home-grown running back from Tucson took it upon himself to right the ship. Fans took notice […] -
![The University of Arizona swim teams will get a welcome break from competition until next month. But they definitely earned it after their performances at the USA Swimming AT&T Winter […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/UAswimface-115x115.jpeg "UA swimmers make a big splash at Winter Nationals")
UA swimmers make a big splash at Winter Nationals
Posted on December 7, 2012 | 1,915 CommentsThe University of Arizona swim teams will get a welcome break from competition until next month. But they definitely earned it after their performances at the USA Swimming AT&T Winter […] -
![The good news is that both Arizona State and University of Arizona have picked up bowl bids. The better news is that both destinations are not far from home. That’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/UAfbplayers-115x115.jpeg "Important factor in ASU, UA bowl games…they’re close")
Important factor in ASU, UA bowl games…they’re close
Posted on December 4, 2012 | 2,069 CommentsThe good news is that both Arizona State and University of Arizona have picked up bowl bids. The better news is that both destinations are not far from home. That’s […] -
![Every football coach looks for that one big win each year that defines his season, or maybe even his career. Rich Rodriguez, the new head coach at University of Arizona, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/RichR-115x115.jpeg "Territorial Cup debut for new ASU, UA football coaches")
Territorial Cup debut for new ASU, UA football coaches
Posted on November 23, 2012 | 1,568 CommentsEvery football coach looks for that one big win each year that defines his season, or maybe even his career. Rich Rodriguez, the new head coach at University of Arizona, […] -
![If Greg Byrne intended his critique of last week’s football game to serve as a motivator for his University of Arizona Wildcats, it seems to have worked – particularly for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/KaDeem-115x115.jpeg "Ka’Deem Carey sets football records in UA win over Buffs")
Ka’Deem Carey sets football records in UA win over Buffs
Posted on November 11, 2012 | 149 CommentsIf Greg Byrne intended his critique of last week’s football game to serve as a motivator for his University of Arizona Wildcats, it seems to have worked – particularly for […] -
![Around 9:30 last Saturday night, an attack team of 10 firefighters burst into McKale Center in response to a two-alarm fire that had erupted in the equipment room of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/UABBclapping-115x115.jpeg "UA opens hoops season No. 12 after red-hot pre-season")
UA opens hoops season No. 12 after red-hot pre-season
Posted on November 9, 2012 | 40 CommentsAround 9:30 last Saturday night, an attack team of 10 firefighters burst into McKale Center in response to a two-alarm fire that had erupted in the equipment room of the […] -
![College football fans in Arizona can still enjoy the thrill that comes with winning. They just have to climb the mountain to Flagstaff to get it. Arizona State lost its […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/NAUvISU-115x115.jpg "One AZ football team still winning… but it’s not in Pac-12")
One AZ football team still winning… but it’s not in Pac-12
Posted on November 5, 2012 | 1,699 CommentsCollege football fans in Arizona can still enjoy the thrill that comes with winning. They just have to climb the mountain to Flagstaff to get it. Arizona State lost its […] -
![Wherever the Arizona Wildcats football team is going to end up this season, there is one thing for sure right now… they’re in a big hurry to get there. The […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/UAfbvsOSU-115x115.jpeg "This one is a critical football game for both UA and UCLA")
This one is a critical football game for both UA and UCLA
Posted on November 1, 2012 | 151 CommentsWherever the Arizona Wildcats football team is going to end up this season, there is one thing for sure right now… they’re in a big hurry to get there. The […] -
![The difference between the Sun Devils’ loss and the Wildcats’ win yesterday was the strength of their grip. Arizona State lost its grip on a one -point lead and succumbed […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/UAmascot-115x115.jpeg "Role reversals: UA football winning, ASU loses 2nd in row")
Role reversals: UA football winning, ASU loses 2nd in row
Posted on October 28, 2012 | 2,337 CommentsThe difference between the Sun Devils’ loss and the Wildcats’ win yesterday was the strength of their grip. Arizona State lost its grip on a one -point lead and succumbed […] -
![It’s a bye week for the Arizona Wildcats football team. A good time for a little reflection on the state of the rebuilding program taking place down in Tucson. And […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/UArichRod-115x115.jpeg "There’s an unsettling pattern emerging in UA football…")
There’s an unsettling pattern emerging in UA football…
Posted on October 13, 2012 | 2,083 CommentsIt’s a bye week for the Arizona Wildcats football team. A good time for a little reflection on the state of the rebuilding program taking place down in Tucson. And […] -
![There are just over 100 miles between the college football towns of Tempe and Tucson, and almost similar hot fall temperatures in both locales. But there’s a lot more sweating […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/UArnngback-115x115.jpeg "Ka’Deem Carey, UA face critical game vs. No. 18 Stanford")
Ka’Deem Carey, UA face critical game vs. No. 18 Stanford
Posted on October 4, 2012 | 128 CommentsThere are just over 100 miles between the college football towns of Tempe and Tucson, and almost similar hot fall temperatures in both locales. But there’s a lot more sweating […] -
![Arizona and Arizona State football are both off to an impressive 3-1 start to the season. But is that a good omen… or are their fans being set up for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/UAfbFld-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA football off to 3-1 start…but hold the celebration")
ASU, UA football off to 3-1 start…but hold the celebration
Posted on September 28, 2012 | 2,310 CommentsArizona and Arizona State football are both off to an impressive 3-1 start to the season. But is that a good omen… or are their fans being set up for […] -
![As he awaits the kick-off of tonight’s game, Rich Rodriguez just might be the most relaxed head coach in college football – despite the fact that his Arizona Wildcats will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/UAfbRichRod-115x115.jpeg "UA football plays #3 Oregon on the road…hey, no sweat!")
UA football plays #3 Oregon on the road…hey, no sweat!
Posted on September 22, 2012 | 1,994 CommentsAs he awaits the kick-off of tonight’s game, Rich Rodriguez just might be the most relaxed head coach in college football – despite the fact that his Arizona Wildcats will […] -
![That loud ‘pop’ you heard coming out of McKale Center was the University of Arizona volleyball team applying the pin to Arizona State‘s over-inflated balloon. The Sun Devils had run […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/UAvbdig-115x115.jpeg "UA brings high-flying ASU volleyball down with 3-1 defeat")
UA brings high-flying ASU volleyball down with 3-1 defeat
Posted on September 20, 2012 | 194 CommentsThat loud ‘pop’ you heard coming out of McKale Center was the University of Arizona volleyball team applying the pin to Arizona State‘s over-inflated balloon. The Sun Devils had run […] -
![The University of Arizona track & field team will have the best of both worlds going into a new season – a little seasoned, world-class talent to blend with a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/UAhurdles-115x115.jpeg "Returning UA Olympians join 22 newcomers to T&F roster")
Returning UA Olympians join 22 newcomers to T&F roster
Posted on August 25, 2012 | 3,159 CommentsThe University of Arizona track & field team will have the best of both worlds going into a new season – a little seasoned, world-class talent to blend with a […] -
![The college football season hasn’t had an opening game yet, but the next sport in line is already getting prepared to take the floor. It’s just 10 weeks to the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NiyaUA1-115x115.jpeg "Butts needs big season at UA to revive women’s hoops")
Butts needs big season at UA to revive women’s hoops
Posted on August 12, 2012 | 2,698 CommentsThe college football season hasn’t had an opening game yet, but the next sport in line is already getting prepared to take the floor. It’s just 10 weeks to the […] -
![The Pac-12 and Big Sky conferences have held their media days, and football practice is underway for Arizona’s college programs. So the excitement of college football is in the air […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/fbpractice-115x115.jpg "Pre-season football predictions don’t favor AZ colleges")
Pre-season football predictions don’t favor AZ colleges
Posted on August 3, 2012 | 3,021 CommentsThe Pac-12 and Big Sky conferences have held their media days, and football practice is underway for Arizona’s college programs. So the excitement of college football is in the air […] -
![As the fall-out from the Penn State football chaos continues to evolve, the Arizona football coaches are standing by with their fishing nets ready to scoop up any departing talent. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/UAfball-115x115.jpg "AZ football programs could benefit from Penn State mess")
AZ football programs could benefit from Penn State mess
Posted on July 27, 2012 | 2,240 CommentsAs the fall-out from the Penn State football chaos continues to evolve, the Arizona football coaches are standing by with their fishing nets ready to scoop up any departing talent. […] -
![If you’re a Pac-12 fan living in Arizona, prepare to be spoiled. The current buzz words at both schools seems to be “fan experience.” “My main focus is to promote […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/UAfbFlags-115x115.jpeg "Power to the fans! ASU, UA focused on ‘fan experience’")
Power to the fans! ASU, UA focused on ‘fan experience’
Posted on July 17, 2012 | No CommentsIf you’re a Pac-12 fan living in Arizona, prepare to be spoiled. The current buzz words at both schools seems to be “fan experience.” “My main focus is to promote […] -
![After a stunning disappointment that ended the 2011-12 season for the University of Arizona basketball program, its head coach is getting his mojo back in line in preparation for a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SeanMillr-115x115.jpeg "Two big wins…summer starting well for UA’s hoops boss")
Two big wins…summer starting well for UA’s hoops boss
Posted on July 5, 2012 | 40 CommentsAfter a stunning disappointment that ended the 2011-12 season for the University of Arizona basketball program, its head coach is getting his mojo back in line in preparation for a […] -
![Brigetta Barrett jumped over a bar well over six feet high, while Georganne Moline just cleared a bunch of 30-inch hurdles. But their individual performances at the Olympic Trials last […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/UAbarrett-115x115.jpeg "Trio of UA women will have big upside at Olympic Games")
Trio of UA women will have big upside at Olympic Games
Posted on July 2, 2012 | 1,365 CommentsBrigetta Barrett jumped over a bar well over six feet high, while Georganne Moline just cleared a bunch of 30-inch hurdles. But their individual performances at the Olympic Trials last […] -
![It was only fitting that Robert Refsnyder made the final out of the final inning of the final game of the College World Series, beginning the Wildcats’ celebration of their […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/UAbsblChamps-115x115.jpeg "National Champs! UA baseball undefeated thru CWS play")
National Champs! UA baseball undefeated thru CWS play
Posted on June 26, 2012 | No CommentsIt was only fitting that Robert Refsnyder made the final out of the final inning of the final game of the College World Series, beginning the Wildcats’ celebration of their […] -
![It took the Arizona baseball team four hours and 12 innings to beat Florida State in their opening game of the College World Series, and yesterday the Wildcats had to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/UAbsblhelmts-115x115.jpeg "Arizona baseball buries FSU, will play for the national title")
Arizona baseball buries FSU, will play for the national title
Posted on June 22, 2012 | No CommentsIt took the Arizona baseball team four hours and 12 innings to beat Florida State in their opening game of the College World Series, and yesterday the Wildcats had to […] -
![After inheriting a nearly-empty cupboard when he arrived in Tucson little more than six months ago, the Wildcats’ new football boss has stocked the shelves to overflowing with quarterback prospects. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/RichRodpractc-115x115.jpeg "Quarterbacks lining up to play for RichRod at UA, but…")
Quarterbacks lining up to play for RichRod at UA, but…
Posted on June 20, 2012 | 1,367 CommentsAfter inheriting a nearly-empty cupboard when he arrived in Tucson little more than six months ago, the Wildcats’ new football boss has stocked the shelves to overflowing with quarterback prospects. […] -
![The Arizona Wildcats baseball team couldn’t be in a better position following last night’s victory over UCLA at the College World Series. They will have three days of rest before […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/KonnerWade-115x115.jpeg "Chaparral’s Wade pitches shutout; UA unbeaten at CWS")
Chaparral’s Wade pitches shutout; UA unbeaten at CWS
Posted on June 18, 2012 | 1,158 CommentsThe Arizona Wildcats baseball team couldn’t be in a better position following last night’s victory over UCLA at the College World Series. They will have three days of rest before […]