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University of Arizona Archive
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![Kevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gunnell-115x115.jpg "Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell")
Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell
Posted on June 11, 2018 | No CommentsKevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […] -
![The state of Arizona will be represented at this year’s Women’s College World Series. Just not in the way University of Arizona softball fans had hoped. The No. 14-ranked […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUgJuarez-115x115.jpg "ASU advances to WCWS; UA softball sits this one out")
ASU advances to WCWS; UA softball sits this one out
Posted on May 28, 2018 | No CommentsThe state of Arizona will be represented at this year’s Women’s College World Series. Just not in the way University of Arizona softball fans had hoped. The No. 14-ranked […] -
![After nearly a quarter century, the love affair is over. Women’s tennis at University of Arizona is looking for a new suitor. Vicky Maes, who began her legendary collegiate tennis […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VickyMaes-115x115.jpg "After 17 years with Maes, UA looks for new tennis coach")
After 17 years with Maes, UA looks for new tennis coach
Posted on May 26, 2018 | No CommentsAfter nearly a quarter century, the love affair is over. Women’s tennis at University of Arizona is looking for a new suitor. Vicky Maes, who began her legendary collegiate tennis […] -
![There are 286 Division I softball programs that were attempting to extend their seasons by earning a berth in a regional tournament. 64 of them made it into the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUsb-115x115.jpg "ASU & UA win softball regionals, still on road to WCWS")
ASU & UA win softball regionals, still on road to WCWS
Posted on May 21, 2018 | No CommentsThere are 286 Division I softball programs that were attempting to extend their seasons by earning a berth in a regional tournament. 64 of them made it into the […] -
![Seven weeks ago, the University of Arizona men’s basketball program was mired in the muck of a recruiting scandal that has rocked the world of college basketball. An assistant […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/brandon-williams-d41cd88e3e8211da-115x115.png "Brandon Williams’ re-commit revives UA hoops recruiting")
Brandon Williams’ re-commit revives UA hoops recruiting
Posted on May 8, 2018 | No CommentsSeven weeks ago, the University of Arizona men’s basketball program was mired in the muck of a recruiting scandal that has rocked the world of college basketball. An assistant […] -
![The lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost")
Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost
Posted on May 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […] -
![The arrival of Trisha Ford last June to take over the Arizona State softball program has already resulted in a return to normalcy for a tradition-rich program that lost […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/McQuillen-115x115.jpg "UA takes softball series from ASU in extra-inning thriller")
UA takes softball series from ASU in extra-inning thriller
Posted on April 23, 2018 | No CommentsThe arrival of Trisha Ford last June to take over the Arizona State softball program has already resulted in a return to normalcy for a tradition-rich program that lost […] -
![It’s hard to maintain a reputation as ‘Point Guard U’ when you don’t have a big-time point guard. Such is the plight of the University of Arizona men’s basketball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/UAbaskball-115x115.jpg "UA’s dilemma: ‘Point Guard U’ needs a point guard")
UA’s dilemma: ‘Point Guard U’ needs a point guard
Posted on April 16, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s hard to maintain a reputation as ‘Point Guard U’ when you don’t have a big-time point guard. Such is the plight of the University of Arizona men’s basketball […] -
![It’s bad enough when your baseball team loses at home. But when it gets beat by 15 runs in front of the home folks, the embarrassment reaches a new […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/UAvGCU-115x115.jpg "Not ready for prime time: GCU baseball routed by UA, 16-1")
Not ready for prime time: GCU baseball routed by UA, 16-1
Posted on April 12, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s bad enough when your baseball team loses at home. But when it gets beat by 15 runs in front of the home folks, the embarrassment reaches a new […] -
![John Court is in a good career place right now as the new head coach of the University of Arizona women’s gymnastics program. But he’d probably like to be […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/JOHN_AND_JAY-115x115.png "UA, ASU gymnastics re-loading with new head coaches")
UA, ASU gymnastics re-loading with new head coaches
Posted on April 2, 2018 | No CommentsJohn Court is in a good career place right now as the new head coach of the University of Arizona women’s gymnastics program. But he’d probably like to be […] -
![Even the casual sports fan could tell by halftime of the University of Arizona vs. Buffalo men’s basketball game Thursday night that the Wildcats were in trouble. Arizona was […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/PJCRistic-115x115.jpg "Bracket buster: Here’s how 13-seed Buffalo upset #4 UofA")
Bracket buster: Here’s how 13-seed Buffalo upset #4 UofA
Posted on March 17, 2018 | No CommentsEven the casual sports fan could tell by halftime of the University of Arizona vs. Buffalo men’s basketball game Thursday night that the Wildcats were in trouble. Arizona was […] -
![The University of Arizona men’s basketball team is getting ready to step onto the road that will, they hope, lead to a Final Four. Arizona State, on the other […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ShannonEv-115x115.jpg "UA working on reaching Final Four; ASU out in First Four")
UA working on reaching Final Four; ASU out in First Four
Posted on March 15, 2018 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona men’s basketball team is getting ready to step onto the road that will, they hope, lead to a Final Four. Arizona State, on the other […] -
![The Arizona State and University of Arizona men’s basketball teams took very different approaches to getting into this year’s NCAA Tournament. ASU kinda snuck in the back door, while […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Celebration-115x115.jpg "ASU men squeeze into NCAA field, UA storms the gates")
ASU men squeeze into NCAA field, UA storms the gates
Posted on March 13, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State and University of Arizona men’s basketball teams took very different approaches to getting into this year’s NCAA Tournament. ASU kinda snuck in the back door, while […] -
![That loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SeanMillr-3-115x115.jpg "Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is")
Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is
Posted on February 25, 2018 | No CommentsThat loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […] -
![Taylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/McQuillin-115x115.jpg "Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?")
Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?
Posted on February 24, 2018 | No CommentsTaylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […] -
![When a new coach takes over a college basketball program, it’s inevitable that his/her early progress is measured by success against its in-state rival. By that measuring stick, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUvUA-115x115.jpg "UA women test ASU hoops program again, but get swept")
UA women test ASU hoops program again, but get swept
Posted on February 19, 2018 | No CommentsWhen a new coach takes over a college basketball program, it’s inevitable that his/her early progress is measured by success against its in-state rival. By that measuring stick, the […] -
![Bobby Hurley has yet to beat the University of Arizona since taking over as head basketball coach at Arizona State, losing his sixth straight against the Wildcats last night. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Hoops rivalry is back! UA beats ASU in final minutes")
Hoops rivalry is back! UA beats ASU in final minutes
Posted on February 16, 2018 | No CommentsBobby Hurley has yet to beat the University of Arizona since taking over as head basketball coach at Arizona State, losing his sixth straight against the Wildcats last night. […] -
![The University of Arizona swimmers aren’t sure what to think now. Which men’s team will they face this weekend – the Sun Devil squad that was dealing with four […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ASUswim-115x115.jpg "ASU swimmers warm up for UA by upsetting No. 2 Texas")
ASU swimmers warm up for UA by upsetting No. 2 Texas
Posted on January 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona swimmers aren’t sure what to think now. Which men’s team will they face this weekend – the Sun Devil squad that was dealing with four […] -
![Based on the latest Pac-12 standings, the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is finally beginning to realize the potential it carried into the season when the Wildcats were […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/UAvsStanf-115x115.jpg "UA basketball, on long climb back, takes over Pac-12 lead")
UA basketball, on long climb back, takes over Pac-12 lead
Posted on January 23, 2018 | No CommentsBased on the latest Pac-12 standings, the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is finally beginning to realize the potential it carried into the season when the Wildcats were […] -
![If the opening weekend of the college indoor track & field season in Arizona is any indicator, 2018 is going to be very interesting. All three major universities in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/nauTchenaw-115x115.jpg "AZ colleges start 2018 T&F season by setting new records")
AZ colleges start 2018 T&F season by setting new records
Posted on January 18, 2018 | No CommentsIf the opening weekend of the college indoor track & field season in Arizona is any indicator, 2018 is going to be very interesting. All three major universities in […] -
![It looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sumlin-115x115.jpg "Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach")
Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach
Posted on January 15, 2018 | No CommentsIt looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […] -
![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 University of Arizona women’s basketball team may finally have hit bottom, while the women’s program at Northern Arizona University just got a big boost to its credibility. And […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/LoreePayn-115x115.jpg "NAU women get signature hoops win for new coach Payne")
NAU women get signature hoops win for new coach Payne
Posted on December 9, 2017 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona women’s basketball team may finally have hit bottom, while the women’s program at Northern Arizona University just got a big boost to its credibility. And […] -
![For the University of Arizona basketball players, it was hard to be thankful this Thanksgiving season. While the Tucson campus cleared out for the holiday break, the men’s basketball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UAmbb-115x115.jpg "After 3 losses, #2 UA basketball drops from nat’l rankings")
After 3 losses, #2 UA basketball drops from nat’l rankings
Posted on November 27, 2017 | No CommentsFor the University of Arizona basketball players, it was hard to be thankful this Thanksgiving season. While the Tucson campus cleared out for the holiday break, the men’s basketball […] -
![Adia Barnes did not make a particularly impressive debut last year as the new University of Arizona head women’s basketball coach. Her first season ended with a 14-16 overall […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/UAwbb3-115x115.jpg "UA women’s hoops makes history with #4 recruiting class")
UA women’s hoops makes history with #4 recruiting class
Posted on November 14, 2017 | No CommentsAdia Barnes did not make a particularly impressive debut last year as the new University of Arizona head women’s basketball coach. Her first season ended with a 14-16 overall […] -
![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 […] -
![There’s a new version of the popular Jenga game in Tucson. It’s called the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. In case you’re not familiar with the game that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Jahvon-Quinerly-03954-X2-620x251-115x115.jpg "J. Quinerly hoops decommit is latest in UA’s Jenga game")
J. Quinerly hoops decommit is latest in UA’s Jenga game
Posted on October 22, 2017 | No CommentsThere’s a new version of the popular Jenga game in Tucson. It’s called the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. In case you’re not familiar with the game that […] -
![The fallout from last week’s revelation that University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Book Richardson has been indicted on bribery charges in a federal investigation of high school recruiting […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MllrClappg-115x115.jpg "UA offers support for Coach Miller in Richardson scandal")
UA offers support for Coach Miller in Richardson scandal
Posted on October 4, 2017 | No CommentsThe fallout from last week’s revelation that University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Book Richardson has been indicted on bribery charges in a federal investigation of high school recruiting […] -
![Taryn Griffey comes from a long line of well-known athletes with impressive longevity. Her grandfather, Ken Griffey, spent 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, most of those with the Cincinnati […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/TarGriffey-620x250-115x115.jpg "Injury-plagued Taryn Griffey ends UA basketball career")
Injury-plagued Taryn Griffey ends UA basketball career
Posted on October 3, 2017 | No CommentsTaryn Griffey comes from a long line of well-known athletes with impressive longevity. Her grandfather, Ken Griffey, spent 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, most of those with the Cincinnati […]