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Undated file photo of Mark Arneson. 

Name: Mark Arneson 

Years at UA: 1969-71

Accomplishments: In 1971, Arneson was a co-captain of the team — the Wildcats went 5-6 — and a first-team All-American selection. He was also a two-time first-team All-WAC selection (1970, 1971). He was part of the first-ever Arizona Sports Hall of Fame induction class in 1976. 

Arneson ranks in the top 10 in UA history in the following categories: 

• Career total tackles: 10th, 357 total tackles 

• Career assisted tackles: 8th, 171 assisted tackles 

Arneson also led the Wildcats in the following defensive categories for these seasons: 

• Unassisted tackles: 110 unassisted tackles (1970)

• Assisted tackles: 76 assisted tackles (1969); 45 assisted tackles (1970)


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