University of Arizona spring practice

Running back Nathan Tilford (33) is figured to have a role in the Wildcats’ offense as a freshman. He is expected to see time in the slot position, and said catching the ball is one of his favorite things.

To finish, here are some random notes on other players … I’m not sure what to make ofΒ Larry Tharpe Jr. at this point. He hasn’t worked with the ones much in either open practice. He worked with the twos and threes Saturday, primarily at defensive end. Maybe that’s his best role on this team – as a bigger-bodied end to help clog running lanes. … Freshman tailbackΒ Nathan TilfordΒ has excellent feet and nifty interior moves for a big back (6-2, 206). … Leon is a good player. He had a big run down the left sideline against the first-team defense. He’d play at a smaller school. … Another walk-on, receiverΒ Donovan Moore, made the offensive play of the day, catching a slant pass from Lane and eluding several defenders for a touchdown during the overtime period. The Tucson High grad put up big numbers at Pima College. … I’m pretty certainΒ Jake GlattingΒ is going to be the punter and holder. The kicking job is still open betweenΒ Josh PollackΒ andΒ Lucas Havrisik. It could end up being a platoon, with Pollack handling extra points and short field goals and Havrisik doing long field goals and kickoffs.


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