A look at the biggest de-commitments and flips here:

As we have talked about a number of times here, Arizona was in good position for four-star quarterback Demond Williams after hew decommitted from Ole Miss a few weeks back.

Now, after visiting with the Wildcats this past weekend, Williams has announced his commitment to the program on Twitter giving Arizona its second four-star recruit of the 2024 class.

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The weekend visit to Tucson gets it done as Demond Williams announces his commitment to Arizona this morning following his latest trip to UA. He is the second Rivals250 recruit in the class and a major recruiting victory for Jedd Fisch within the state.

With Jonah Savaiinaea making the permanent switch from right guard to right tackle as Jedd Fisch said during Pac-12 Media Day, Arizona will now be looking to fill massive hole left behind with Savaiinaea gone.

In this article, I go over the names to keep an eye on during training camp that could win the starting job for the 2023 season.

Here's the article: https://arizona.rivals.com/news/arizona-football-position-battles-starting-right-guard

If you think I forgot a name, or want some details on another player, let me know.

I heard Demond Williams will be part of a large group of recruits visiting this weekend. Any additional info on who else might be visiting and any commitments we should be on the look out for?

Hey guys, Arizona sent out an email list open training camp days for media following Local Media Day on Tuesday which starts at 9 a.m. (MST) and runs through 11:45 a.m. (MST).

Here's are the open dates for Media members (it's unclear if it is fully open to the public. The email didn't say.):

Friday, Aug. 4
Sunday, Aug. 6
Monday, Aug. 7
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Thursday, Aug 10
Friday, Aug. 11
Saturday, Aug 12
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Thursday, Aug. 17
Saturday, Aug 19

Those are the dates we have been given. They have not listed who we will be talking to on those days.

This is a far less number of open to the media practices than the last two seasons with Jedd Fisch if these days are set in stone and won't be added with any more viewings.

I'll find out more on Local Media Day.

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Arizona's next commitment is a big one, literally, as California offensive lineman Justin Hylkema announces his pledge for the Wildcats this evening after taking an official visit to UA earlier in the month. Washington State, Cal, Nevada, UNLV and Utah State are some of the other schools that offered him. Think he's been a little undervalued by teams, but the Arizona staff really likes what he brings to the table.

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Hey guys, next up on the position battles to watch is the starting defensive tackles slots. The Wildcats have a ton of options to fill those spots and below I go over the names to watch for training camp.


Defensive tackle article:

Like always, please comment with any questions, or opinions and I'll share my thoughts as well.

Hey guys, Local Media Day will be on August 1, a day before training camp. We have been asked to list eight offensive players and eight defensive players that we want to talk to. Plus, they want one sentences wondering why we want to talk to them (ugh). SO I wanted to see who you guys would like to hear from?

I've made my list of the 16 players, but will change it if you guys want someone else on the list.

Offense :

1. Jayden de Laura
2. Jordan Morgan
3. Jonah Savaiinaea
4. Tetairoa McMillian
5. DJ Williams
6. Noah Fifita
7. Brayden Dorman
8. Montana Lemonious-Craig


Defense:

1. Leviticus Su'a
2. Sio Nofoagatoto'a
3. Taylor Upshaw
4. Charles Yates
5. Dylan Wyatt
6. Jacob Manu
7. Isaiah Taylor
8. Justin Flowe

Please list any players you would like to hear from if it is someone that didn't make this list. Plus, please tell me who you want them to replace on the list.

Hey guys, I wanted to post this in here and share my thoughts on the second starting cornerback spot.

Heading into training camp we will be breaking down the top position battles to watch this camp and in this article I break down the cornerback position and sharing some names that will compete for the second starting job.

Here's the article: https://arizona.rivals.com/news/arizona-football-position-battles-no-2-starting-cornerback

Well, after talking to a few people I've got an update on Arizona plan for the transfer portal and it will shock you guys. The Wildcats new pitching coach Christian Conrad apparently really love the young talent coming in and what they have with Silva and Somerndike. Therefore, UA will not be aggressive at all in the portal and are not going after Stanford ace Alana Vawter, who is now down to Florida and FSU.

Hey guys, I'll be posting what Jedd Fisch says during media day and the players in here.

With training camp and the football season approaching, GOAZCATS.com will have you covered with Arizona position battles to watch out for. Here is an article regarding the position battle for the second-string running back position behind Michael Wiley:

GOAZCATS - Arizona football position battles: second-string running back

Our Aidan Wohl breaks down the two running backs that will be No. 2 back for Arizona this season.

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A look right here:

The Pac-12 Preseason Media Poll has been released and Arizona has been picked to finish eighth in the conference behind Washington State. The Wildcats went 5-7 last season and barley missed a bowl game and the media sees more of the same.

Here's the full poll:

Arizona has lost pitcher Aiden May to the transfer portal. May was the winning pitcher on the Wildcats' Pac-12 Tournament game against ASU where he went six innings of one run baseball.

On the season, May had an ERA of 6.33 during his 75 1/3 innings pitched. He totaled 77 strikeouts throughout the season.

Arizona will be sending QB Jayden de Laura and DB Treydan Stukes to Pac-12 Media Day with coach Jedd Fisch. Arizona starts things off Friday July 21 at 10:30 a.m. (MST).

Hey guys, the media has come out with their pre-season All-Pac-12 honors list and some Arizona players made the cut.

On the second-team All-Pac-12 list both Jacob Cowing and Jordan Morgan made the cut. I'm a little surprised Coeing wasn't first-team but not shocked.

Here is the full list:

2023 PRESEASON ALL-PAC-12 CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAM

* Will be representing their school at Pac-12 Media Day.

ALL-PAC-12 HONORABLE MENTION (received votes from four or more members of the media):

QUARTERBACK: *Bo Nix, Oregon

RUNNING BACK: Michael Wiley, Arizona; Cameron Skattebo, Arizona St.; Austin Jones, USC; Nakia Watson, Washington St.

WIDE RECEIVER: Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona; Jeremiah Hunter, California; *Travis Hunter, Colorado; Troy Franklin, Oregon

TIGHT END: *Jalin Conyers, Arizona St.; Terrance Ferguson, Oregon;

OFFENSIVE LINE: Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona; Matthew Cindric, California; Sioape Vatikani, California; Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon; Josh Conerly, Jr., Oregon; Ajani Cornelius, Oregon; Heneli Bloomfield, Oregon St.; Garrett DiGiorgio, UCLA; Duke Clemens, UCLA; Michael Mokofisi, Utah; Roger Rosengarten, Washington

DEFENSIVE LINE: Brett Johnson, California; Jordan Burch, Oregon; James Rawls, Oregon St.; Bear Alexander, USC; Kyon Barrs, USC; Jonah Elliss, Utah

LINEBACKER: Justin Flowe, Arizona; *Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon; Eason Mascarenas-Arnold, Oregon St.; David Bailey, Stanford; Shane Lee, USC; *Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington; Alphonzo Tuputala, Washington

DEFENSIVE BACK: Ro Torrence, Arizona State; Jeremiah Earby, California; Patrick McMorris, California; Trikweze Bridges, Oregon; Nikko Reed, Oregon; Ryan Cooper, Oregon St.; Christian Roland-Wallace, USC; JaTravis Broughton, Utah; Zemaiah Vaughn, Utah; Asa Turner, Washington; Jaden Hicks, Washington State

PLACE KICKER: Tyler Loop, Arizona; Dean Janikowski, Washington St.

PUNTER: Kyle Ostendorp, Arizona; Lachlan Wilson, California; Mark Vassett, Colorado

ALL-PURPOSE/SPECIAL TEAMS: Slater Zellers, Arizona St.; Jesiah Irish, Oregon St.; Jaden Green, Washington

RETURN SPECIALIST: Jimmy Horn, Jr., Colorado; Raleek Brown, USC

Guy he's, Arizona has just sent out an email letting the media know that Local Media Day will be August 1st and then training camp will start on August 2nd. This will be Jedd Fisch's third training camp with expectations around the program being higher than they've been over the last four to five years.


We will have more shortly.

Hey guys, National Recruiting Director Adam Gorney put out his mid-summer report cards for each Pac-12 team and Arizona has walked tested high on the recruiting trail.

I thought you guys would be interested in not only the Wildcats' grade, but the rest of the Pac-12 as well.

full story by Adam Gorney:

Rivals.com - Mid-Summer Report Card: Grading Pac-12 recruiting

Four-star defensive end Elijah Rushing was a huge recruiting win for Arizona.

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Matt and Tony, random question, but I saw on Twitter Jonah Miller is taking official visits and just received an offer from Boise State. A former 4-star tackle and Tucson kid should have Arizona's attention, so will he be a target for the staff? His Twitter bio says he's 6'9 285, so he would at least seem like another Joe Borjon type of development in a position of need. Is there stuff off the field that is turning Zona away? (Obviously don't want to speculate, but it's just super curious)

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Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney has more thoughts here:

Former Arizona star slugger Chase Davis has been selected No. 21 to the St Louis Cardinals in this year's MLB Draft, the 14th time a Wildcat has been chosen in the first round. Davis will bring versatility to the Cardinals both in the batters box and the outfield which was orchestrated in three impressive seasons in Tucson.

Below is a story on Davis' progression at Arizona and what he will bring in his next steps in the pros.

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An absolutely HUGE day for Arizona's program. Keeping a top local talent like Elijah Rushing is a big, big deal. The Wildcats get it done.