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Anu Solomon looks so poised, does he not? Marcus Mariota most be proud of the fellow Hawaiian quarterback.
#NCAA Wildcats roll over Rebels 58-13 (Yahoo Sports): Anu Solomon threw for 425 yards and four touch… http://t.co/wLQ7DqxISh #football
— Sports Picks (@mysportspicks) August 30, 2014
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I will go on a very strong limb and say this will be the best offensive team in Arizona’s history with its assemblage of talent, topping the 2012 mark of 526.2 yards per game.
So here's a stat: Anu Solomon has 3 TD passes so far. BJ Denker didn't throw his 3rd TD pass last year until Oct 10, against USC. #koldcats
— Scott Coleman (@ScottColemanTNN) August 30, 2014
Arizona’s defense was opportunistic, making the plays when it had to, including an interception and two pass breakups by junior safety Will Parks.
I'm proud of my whole team for playing a great game.. All glory to the man above for allowing us to play together!!! Thanks to everybody!!
— Parks Place (@PhillyWill11) August 30, 2014
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Nick Wilson, another freshman standout, showed power and breakaway speed on this touchdown run
[ESPN Video] 3Q ARIZ N. Wilson run for 85 yds for a TD:
Nick Wilson run for 85 yds for a TD http://t.co/V7lZf1Jjdw #Arizona
— Arizona Wildcats (@BR_UAWildcats) August 30, 2014
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One question mark for Arizona heading into the Texas-San Antonio game Thursday at the Alamodome: The Wildcats’ pressure on the quarterback, or lack thereof. Arizona had only one sack (by Scooby Wright III) and no quarterback hurries.
Rich Rod: "We have to do a better job of coming off blocks & putting pressure on the QB". Decker 13-26 0 INTs. #ArizonaWildcats only 1 sack
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 30, 2014
Some encouragement from Cincinnati rookie Marquis Flowers, who watched Arizona play its first game without him in four seasons at linebacker.
UofA will do good, but there will be tough times gotta face it like men
— Marquis Flowers (@MrHitThat_2) August 30, 2014
Former Arizona receiver Garic Wharton, a Las Vegas product who would have been a senior this year but opted to leave school, has kept an allegiance.
Zona out there showin out
— Garic Wharton (@GEEbby16) August 30, 2014
Jennie Finch is forever a Wildcat supporter for all sports apparently.
Wildcat fans -let's hear you!!!! #BearDown Arizona GO Cats! @UofA @AZATHLETICS
— Jennie Finch (@JennieFinch) August 30, 2014
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Cayleb Jones, a Texas transfer, had three receptions for 30 yards in his Arizona debut. He was not the primary target, but he was one of an amazing 10 that Solomon passed to last night.
S/O to my dog king Solomon @anu_solomon for the amazing performance tonight. Mr. smooth. On to the next #1-0
— Cayleb S Jones (@1caylebjones) August 30, 2014
Nick Foles offers his approval from Philadelphia.
Wildcats on offense! Let's go! Great job D! #BearDown
— Nick Foles (@NFoles_9) August 30, 2014
Pittsburgh rookie cornerback Shaq Richardson also watched as he was not with the Wildcats for the first time in four years.
#Zona let's go wildcats!
— Shaq Richardson (@Dr4_Richh) August 30, 2014
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ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He also writes articles for Bleacher Report and Lindy’s College Sports.
