Watch: 7 best things Dylan Klumph, Jeremy Springer said after Arizona Wildcats' practice
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Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
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Kickin' it with Klumph.
Punting unit
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The Wildcats line up to warm up again after being driven from the field by a monsoon storm Aug. 11, as the UA continues preparations for the upcoming season.
Outside of determining which kicker will start Week 1 against BYU between Josh Pollack and Lucas Havrisik, special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer has another battle to watch: punting.
It's a point of emphasis for the Wildcats this season and after Saturday's practice, the punters remained on the field for an additional 30 minutes to work on drills with Springer.
Arizona's punting unit a season ago finished ranked No. 126 out of the 130 teams in the FBS. The only schools worse than Arizona were Army, Navy, Air Force and Oklahoma State.
The punting competition comes down to Jake Glatting, Matt Aragon, and graduate transfer from Cal Dylan Klumph. All three will battle for the starting spot before the season opener against BYU.
Springer and Klumph spoke to the media following Saturday morning's practice, here's what they had to say:
Updates from Springer
UpdatedSpecial teams coordinator Jeremy Springer gives us updates on training camp and Cal transfer Dylan Klumph. pic.twitter.com/5FdiM0pqCp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 18, 2018
Why Arizona?
UpdatedWhy did punter Dylan Klumph choose Arizona? “They needed help for sure.” But he also selected UA for Kevin Sumlin and “great punting weather.” ☀️ pic.twitter.com/suga533nGB
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 18, 2018
Great Tucson weather alters kicks
UpdatedGraduate transfer punter Dylan Klumph says the dry Arizona climate adds 10-15 yards to his punts. 👀 pic.twitter.com/z7EqcIhHlC
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 18, 2018
Punting competition
UpdatedJeremy Springer on the punting competition: pic.twitter.com/6WAUJW8EWA
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 18, 2018
Becoming a punter
UpdatedDylan Klumph on how he became a punter: pic.twitter.com/48a9geAcWd
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 18, 2018
Josh Pollack's veteranship
UpdatedJeremy Springer on kicker Josh Pollack: “Having a (veteran) guy like that is always important.” pic.twitter.com/oqpqUiVesN
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 18, 2018
Klumph's mutual friends with Springer, staying active
UpdatedDylan Klumph on his relationship with Jeremy Springer and how he stayed active during the first portion of camp, which he missed: pic.twitter.com/tPlUr8OjdR
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 18, 2018
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
