The Arizona Wildcats have officially turned their focus to the San Diego State Aztecs for Saturday's home opener in Tucson, after the UA's season-opening loss to BYU in Las Vegas.ย
What needs to be done in order for Arizona to finally snap its 13-game losing streak? What lessons were learned against BYU?ย
Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch answered those questions, and provided updates on the team entering the second game of the 2021 season. Here are notable clips from Fisch's press conference on Monday:ย
Update on BYU's Keenan Ellis, who exited the game with a neck injury
Jedd Fisch opens his press conference talking about BYUโs Keenan Ellis, who exited the game with a scary injury. pic.twitter.com/bRrvMV7Pv0
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 6, 2021
BYU loss = Disappointment + Encouragementย
Jedd Fisch says Arizonaโs loss to BYU was a combination of disappointment and encouragement. pic.twitter.com/7giXfS0mLt
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 6, 2021
Fisch on what he would've done differently
Jedd Fisch on how he couldโve coached better in Arizonaโs loss to BYU: pic.twitter.com/X8O3LeXzWa
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 6, 2021
Assessment of Arizona's offensive line play
Jedd Fisch on Arizonaโs offensive play vs. BYU, and OT Jordan Morganโs status for Saturday vs. San Diego State: pic.twitter.com/9x6PmGRe2i
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 6, 2021
Executing red-zone possessions
Jedd Fisch says Arizonaโs lack of red-zone scoring โwas the most disappointing statistic of the night.โ โWe have to get better in the red area.โ pic.twitter.com/4uWPIAZyFD
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) September 6, 2021
Other
Jedd Fisch says Gunner Cruz didnโt execute finding tight ends in Arizonaโs loss to BYU. โWe had Bryce (Wolma) in the end zone twice. โฆ Those are plays we have to hit.โ
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) September 6, 2021
Jedd Fisch says heโs hopeful wide receiver Jamarye Joiner and left tackle Jordan Morgan will be available for the San Diego State game.
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) September 6, 2021
Quick hits from Jedd Fisch's Monday presser:-About 150 yards left on field in pass game vs. BYU-Expects weekly improvement in that area-OT Jordan Morgan game-time decision vs. SDSU-Most disappointed in red one (4 trips, 0 TDs)-4th-down calls based on gut feel vs. analytics
— Michael Lev (@MichaelJLev) September 6, 2021
