Watch: 10 best things Kevin Sumlin said after Arizona Wildcats' pre-Hawaii press conference

Wildcats, Warriors set to square off this week

The college football season is upon us and the Arizona Wildcats are days away from its season opener against Hawaii on Saturday. 

Head coach Kevin Sumlin enters his second season at the helm and last season, his UA debut was spoiled by BYU in the home opener. 

The Wildcats look to avoid another 0-1 start this week on the road in Honolulu. Sumlin held his first weekly press conference of the season Monday, here's what he had to say about facing the Rainbow Warriors. 

Second-season thoughts

Kevin Sumlin on entering his second season at Arizona: pic.twitter.com/G8WIrWKm3b

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 19, 2019

Assessment of personnel on Arizona's depth chart

Kevin Sumlin on his comfort level with Arizona’s depth chart: pic.twitter.com/wONC80vR4F

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 19, 2019

WR Drew Dixon maturing and being more consistent

Kevin Sumlin on Drew Dixon maturing over the last year and emerging as a possible starter on the depth chart: pic.twitter.com/b8nHjeCqvn

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 19, 2019

The decision in placing Rhett Rodriguez above Grant Gunnell on the depth chart

Kevin Sumlin on why Rhett Rodriguez won the backup QB spot: “One has been here since January. The other has been here since before I got here.” pic.twitter.com/WsXqNdPtxv

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 19, 2019

Anthony Pandy, Tony Fields listed as co-starters for 'Will' linebacker spot

Kevin Sumlin on linebackers Tony Fields and Anthony Pandy listed as co-starters: pic.twitter.com/2sLMN2NBcx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 19, 2019

JuCo defensive tackles are in better shape

Kevin Sumlin says JuCo transfers Myles Tapusoa and Trevon Mason have gotten in better shape since the start of training camp. Tapusoa and Mason will start at defensive tackle this week against Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/7ae3ncrkoU

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 19, 2019

Assessment of Hawaii and its standout QB Cole McDonald

Kevin Sumlin says Hawaii QB Cole McDonald “is a reflection of (Nick Rolovich).” pic.twitter.com/Io9jYONHuP

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 19, 2019

Palm trees are the norm for Cats

Kevin Sumlin says it’s different taking a team from Arizona to Hawaii than Minnesota. For obvious reasons 🌴 pic.twitter.com/eh9yxW4S30

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 19, 2019

Jamarye Joiner's emergence as possible starter at WR

Kevin Sumlin has been impressed with @Jamaryejoiner’s “speed, size and hand-eye coordination.” pic.twitter.com/HyqCsdHDde

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 19, 2019

Heard, but not filmed

Kevin Sumlin at today's season-opening news conference:"Effort’s the price of admission. We’ve gotta got past that. Now what?"

— Michael Lev (@MichaelJLev) August 19, 2019