Quick hitters from the Arizona Wildcats’ first spring practice of 2016, held earlier today at Arizona Stadium:
- Promising Arizona redshirt-freshman tight end Brion Anduze suffered a gruesome-looking injury to his left leg or knee while catching a pass near the sideline during one-on-one drills. Coach Rich Rodriguez declined to elaborate on Anduze’s status.
- Offensive lineman Freddie Tagaloa will be limited during spring because of a knee injury suffered last season. Tagaloa did not practice today. Rodriguez doesn't want to rush him back.
- Linebacker Cody Ippolito practiced in a limited capacity. He was among a handful of players wearing green jerseys, which means they can participate in some on-field work but generally are to avoid contact. Ippolito missed all of last season because of a knee injury.
- Others wearing the green jersey included tight end Trevor Wood and freshman safety Isaiah Hayes. Wood missed last season because of a shoulder injury.
- Defensive lineman Luca Bruno and linebacker Jake Matthews were among those unable to practice because of foot injuries suffered last season.
- Rodriguez acknowledged the impending hire of Chris Singletary as director of recruiting. Rodriguez said Matt Dudek will become the football program’s “general manager.”
