Arizona ran wild over NAU last night in its 62-24 win at Arizona Stadium.
Will the Wildcats be able to do that against much better defenses in the Pac-12? Probably not, but as long as the offensive players stay healthy — Nick Wilson and Brandon Dawkins chief among them — Arizona can at least engage in some shootouts.
Here are some top Tweets from last night’s game:
This does not bode well. Winning is the cure-all but will the winning happen deep into the Pac-12 season? The defense must improve by leaps and bounds for that to happen. …
#Arizona attendance announced as 43,620.
Smallest in Rich Rod era in a season opener.
Smallest attendance in opener since 2003 vs. UTEP
.— AZ Wildcat Country (@Wildcat_Country) September 3, 2017
An eyesore for sure for Arizona AD Dave Heeke …
Still 3Q, a rout & the party started somewhere. It is 10:30 … & they mostly leave early anyway. And metal bleachers suck = uncomfortable pic.twitter.com/f77XCdC2ju
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) September 3, 2017
Good analysis by our Steve Rivera …
Arizona wins big but needs a defense to win more https://t.co/uqrF40pT9i
— Steve Rivera (@SteveRivera95) September 3, 2017
Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles was one highlight for the Arizona defense in the Wildcats’ win. His two-interception performance conjured images of another famous safety to wear No. 6 for the Wildcats. …
Fitting that in Chuck Cecil's return to Arizona Stadium, a safety wearing No. 6 is making multiple INTs. Cecil UA's career leader.
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) September 3, 2017
Some good highlights for Arizona in its victory, but you’ll notice not very many passing plays. …
Highlights: Cat's rush for over 500 yards in 62-24 win over @NAU_Football #NAUvsAZ#BearDown pic.twitter.com/pxSVpgewnq
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 3, 2017
Brandon Dawkins had a fantastic game if Arizona’s offense was predicated only around the run. He is as athletic of a quarterback Arizona has ever had. …
181 yards of total offense
3 TDs
13.1 yards per carryEnjoy the rest of your night off, Mr. Dawkins. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/TaDRLqrvds
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 3, 2017
Arizona is the nation’s No. 2 rushing team after the first week with its 506 yards last night, topped by Army, which had 513 while completing no passes yesterday in a 64-6 win over Fordham …
Arizona last two games:
–1,017 rushing yards
–166 passing yards
–2-0 record
–Top 2 rushing games in school history— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) September 3, 2017
More from where that came from …
In the second halves of the past two games, Arizona has attempted two passes, completing one.
— Michael Lev (@MichaelJLev) September 3, 2017
Arizona was quite offensive last night …
Arizona's seven scrimmage plays of 30-plus yards and six snaps of 40-plus yards are tied for 1st with Oklahoma St. after (most of) Week 1.
— Anthony Gimino (@AGWildcatReport) September 3, 2017
Dawkins with a good stiff-arm to avoid the tackler …
🎥 Wow @BDawks 66 YD TD#NAUvsAZ#BearDown pic.twitter.com/JIMTuBWyGc
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 3, 2017
If Tyrell Johnson ever gets into the open field, who can catch him?
🎥 Razzle Dazzle TD! Tyrell Johnson takes it 55 yards on the reverse! #NAUvsAZ#BearDown pic.twitter.com/kPEF4cXfrO
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 3, 2017
Nick Wilson finished with 87 yards on eight carries. Whenever he runs strong and flourishes like that — 10.9 yards a game — Arizona will either win or be right in the game. …
🎥 Nick Wilson with the long touchdown run.#NAUvsAZ#BearDown pic.twitter.com/RlzkT5Vnlf
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 3, 2017
Shun Brown is one of many exciting players to watch on offense this season as a receiver. As a returner, he is an obvious threat, able to score at any time. …
Take it to the 🏡 @ShunBrown16 #NAUvsAZ#BearDown pic.twitter.com/rJ5dngudKM
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 3, 2017
Did anybody else have flashbacks of Darryll Lewis tackling Oregon QB Bill Musgrave on a similar play at the same spot 27 years ago?
👀 @Willtakher_Jace chopping some lumber! Keeps @NAU_Football out of the endzone.#NAUvsAZ#BearDown pic.twitter.com/Bcoo0xTJS3
— Arizona Football (@ArizonaFBall) September 3, 2017
This part of the kicking game must have been nice for Rodriguez to see …
Freshman Lucas Havrisik booted 9 touchbacks on 10 total KOs last night. In final 8 games last year, Cats totaled 9 touchbacks on kickoffs.
— Blair Willis (@BlairWillisUA) September 3, 2017
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ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He is a former Arizona Daily Star beat reporter for the Arizona basketball team, including when the Wildcats won the 1996-97 NCAA title. He has also written articles for CollegeAD.com, Bleacher Report, Lindy’s Sports, TucsonCitizen.com, The Arizona Republic, Sporting News and Baseball America, among many other publications. He has also authored the book “The Highest Form of Living”, which is available at Amazon.
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