Arizona's Rubio one-ups ASU 'Distraction'

Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio one-upped ASU’s "Curtain of Distraction" last week. During Arizona’s impressive victory over ASU at McKale Center, about 10 UA men’s swimmers sat courtside wearing only their (very brief) Speedo swimsuits. A crowd of 2,170 roared its approval whenever the UA swimmers danced around, attempting to distract Sun Devil volleyball players. Two years ago, the Sun Devils began using a "Curtain of Distraction" in attempt to disrupt opposing free-throw shooters at Wells Fargo Arena. Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps participated one night, wearing his skimpy Speedo gear. What goes around.

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