Hello guys, sorry for not getting this up here quicker. However, this spring is very different from previous seasons with new faces on the roster and on the coaching staff after the first year of the Brent Brennan era. With that comes a lot of time spent installing the new offensive system and defensive scheme. So, most of the time has been spent getting through those working pains and getting guys on and off of the field to get them reps.
However, there have been a few interesting things when it comes to the offensive side of the ball. I'll break down my three top takes from this point on offense below.
Offensive tempo
When taking the offensive coordinating job, Seth Doege was automatically labeled as an air-raid coach, given his time playing for Mike Leach and learning that system from Licon Riley and Graham Harrell.
However, when you look at his time at Marshall, the Thundering Herd his offenses were well-balanced and finished the season at No. 20 nationally in rushing.
Yes, there will be some air-raid concepts in Doege's scheme. But, I think we will be looking at more of a Rich Rodriguez style than a Leach style of play.
Center position issues
Over the last several years, Arizona has been solid at the center position, with Josh Baker handling the middle. But now, Baker has graduated and that has left at whole at the center spot.
In camp, Arizona has went with Grayson Stovall in the starting role and Ka'ena DeCambra as the backup.
Both players have had their issues and one of those issues has been getting the ball back to the QB on target.
There is plenty of time to sort out these issues. But, right now the center position isn't a solid spot for the Wildcats.
QB depth
One of the main things that has stood out early to me is the depth of the quarterback position compared to last year. Last season, Arizona had Noah Fifita and that was about it with walk-on Cole Tannenbaum being the main backup. Fifita was the only option and there wasn't much behind him.
Now, Arizona has added transfer Braedyn Locke to the group and freshmen Sawyer Anderson and Luke Haugo, the depth has been improved.
Fifita will be the starting quarterback without question. However, now you have guys behind him that can take the field in a break glass situation.
However, there have been a few interesting things when it comes to the offensive side of the ball. I'll break down my three top takes from this point on offense below.
Offensive tempo
When taking the offensive coordinating job, Seth Doege was automatically labeled as an air-raid coach, given his time playing for Mike Leach and learning that system from Licon Riley and Graham Harrell.
However, when you look at his time at Marshall, the Thundering Herd his offenses were well-balanced and finished the season at No. 20 nationally in rushing.
Yes, there will be some air-raid concepts in Doege's scheme. But, I think we will be looking at more of a Rich Rodriguez style than a Leach style of play.
Center position issues
Over the last several years, Arizona has been solid at the center position, with Josh Baker handling the middle. But now, Baker has graduated and that has left at whole at the center spot.
In camp, Arizona has went with Grayson Stovall in the starting role and Ka'ena DeCambra as the backup.
Both players have had their issues and one of those issues has been getting the ball back to the QB on target.
There is plenty of time to sort out these issues. But, right now the center position isn't a solid spot for the Wildcats.
QB depth
One of the main things that has stood out early to me is the depth of the quarterback position compared to last year. Last season, Arizona had Noah Fifita and that was about it with walk-on Cole Tannenbaum being the main backup. Fifita was the only option and there wasn't much behind him.
Now, Arizona has added transfer Braedyn Locke to the group and freshmen Sawyer Anderson and Luke Haugo, the depth has been improved.
Fifita will be the starting quarterback without question. However, now you have guys behind him that can take the field in a break glass situation.
