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Shawn Poindexter, right, caught two touchdown passes in the Wildcats' 31-30 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night.
Mark J. Terrill / AP PhotoArizona fell to UCLA 31-30 Saturday night in Rhett Rodriguez's first collegiate start as UA's quarterback.
Rodriguez went 15 of 34 for 231 yards, and threw two touchdowns and two interceptions. Both touchdowns were to wide receiver Shawn Poindexter, who finished with six catches for 106 yards.
Defensively, Arizona had arguably the best performance of the season with a season-high in sacks (four) and tackles for loss (12).
Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin, Rodriguez, Poindexter and linebacker Colin Schooler spoke to the media following the loss. Here's what they had to say.
Losses are all the same
UpdatedKevin Sumlin: “Nobody in that locker room is happy. One point or 21 points, it all feels the same way.” pic.twitter.com/CMfXwQO53y
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
RhettRod's self evauluation
UpdatedRhett Rodriguez on his performance against UCLA tonight: “Of course I was nervous. If you aren’t nervous, then you don’t love the game.” pic.twitter.com/EI4yr2FwmZ
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
Loss was personal
UpdatedShawn Poindexter says he took the 31-30 loss to UCLA personal, because it was his first time playing in the Rose Bowl. pic.twitter.com/WHBRSKS3xR
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
Poindexter's assessment of RhettRod
UpdatedArizona wide receiver Shawn Poindexter on Rhett Rodriguez’s performance against UCLA: pic.twitter.com/K6GRjQdwRj
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
RhettRod was UA's highlight
UpdatedShawn Poindexter says Rhett Rodriguez was Arizona’s highlight tonight. pic.twitter.com/04f5NSQLqB
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
First-half mistakes
UpdatedArizona LB Colin Schooler says UA’s one-point loss came from what happened early on in the game. “It’s not just making plays at the very end.” pic.twitter.com/lsQmM3ZDO6
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
RichRod's advice
UpdatedRhett Rodriguez on his dad, RichRod, giving him advice before the game: pic.twitter.com/sL5OsxxaB8
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
Moving forward
UpdatedNow that Arizona is 3-5, where do the Wildcats go from here? Colin Schooler: pic.twitter.com/pBvlPM0UDI
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
Sumlin's quick recap of QB play
UpdatedKevin Sumlin on Rhett Rodriguez’s performance against UCLA: “He gave us a chance to win at the end of the game and that’s a positive.” pic.twitter.com/3pamRylUYu
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 21, 2018
Tim Hough no longer with team
UpdatedKevin Sumlin announces that cornerback Tim Hough is no longer with the Arizona Wildcats. pic.twitter.com/wHxGUMdItR
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) October 21, 2018
Postgame discussion
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