Watch: 8 most interesting things RichRod said in Monday's press conference
The Wildcats return home after squeaking by Colorado 45-42, thanks to the record-breaking, 327-yard rushing performance from sophomore quarterback Khalil Tate.
Coming down to earth
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From the moment Arizona won on Saturday until the Wildcats kickoff against UCLA, the topic of discussion is Tate. And rightfully so considering Tate posted what some would say is the greatest offensive performance ever by a Wildcat.
Tate even got a shout out from LeBron James on Instagram and while it's interesting, UCLA's record shows that it's a much better team than Colorado. Tate going toe-to-toe with potential top five NFL Draft pick in Josh Rosen is a different scenario than last week.
According to the depth chart, Dawkins is still the co-starter so Tate isn't the official starter yet. Rich Rodriguez could fake all of us out by buying into Tate and then starting Dawkins, but that seems highly unlikely at this point.
Rodriguez had a press conference Monday and here are the eight best points he said:
Growing pains on defense
UpdatedRichRod on Arizona’s defense against Colorado: “It was a struggle.” pic.twitter.com/8g3leNmksp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
'Chosen' Rosen needs pressure
UpdatedRichRod says the defense needs to add pressure or else “Josh Rosen will pick us apart.” pic.twitter.com/neCsJgMHzq
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
Jim Mora vs. RichRod, Part 6
UpdatedRichRod on the history against UCLA: pic.twitter.com/IP3YURHpjG
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
Sophomore QB, senior mentality
UpdatedRichRod on Khalil Tate’s patience in the pocket and throwing: pic.twitter.com/MfFsyj7Msl
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
Khalil Tate compares to Denard Robinson, Pat White
UpdatedRichRod comparing Khalil Tate’s record-breaking game to Denard Robinson and Pat White: pic.twitter.com/SUpFlSnQ5D
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
Recuperating week for Scottie Young Jr. after domestic violence arrest
UpdatedRichRod on Scottie Young Jr. stepping up and “playing hard” against Colorado: pic.twitter.com/1t4PPi41Kb
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
On Gary Andersen's departure at Oregon State
UpdatedRichRod on Oregon State parting ways with Gary Andersen: pic.twitter.com/O1O5sVd1Vv
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
Pac-12 after dark
UpdatedRichRod on agreeing with Washington head coach Chris Petersen’s frustration of Pac-12 consistently playing night games: pic.twitter.com/5mbCMtSF02
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 9, 2017
