Watch: 12 best things Arizona Wildcats said on Tuesday
Six Wildcats players spoke with the media on Tuesday as the team prepares for its home opener versus BYU.
It's game week in college football
Updated
Gary Brightwell said he hopes to play Saturday against BYU following a season in which he was used sparingly. Brightwell played mostly on special teams in Rich Rodriguez’s last year.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarThe Arizona Wildcats are geared up for their season opener against BYU, which is also the debut for UA head coach Kevin Sumlin.
During Tuesday's media availability, The Wildcaster caught up with cornerback Lorenzo Burns, offensive lineman Cody Creason, receiver Cedric Peterson, safety Isaiah Hayes and running back Gary Brightwell. Here's what they had to say.
Gary Brightwell
UpdatedRunning back or wide receiver? Gary Brightwell just wants to play football pic.twitter.com/u8lh5EeqZy
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 29, 2018
Cody Creason
UpdatedWith the Wildcats’ O-line in flux, Cody Creason says communication is key pic.twitter.com/2rV4ORa586
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
Cedric Peterson
UpdatedJunior receiver Cedric Peterson describes his chemistry with jokester QB Khalil Tate pic.twitter.com/ZhBg2Ijtby
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
Isaiah Hayes
UpdatedSophomore safety Isaiah Hayes talks about how his teammates kept his spirits high and what the hardest part was about missing last year with a shoulder injury pic.twitter.com/dgxU7ukJ9e
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
Roommate Lorenzo Burns says Isaiah Hayes is poised for an “awesome” season pic.twitter.com/12thndoffI
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 29, 2018
Cedric Peterson
UpdatedThose Week 1 jitters are real for WR Cedric Peterson pic.twitter.com/uMja4bibeX
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
Cody Creason
UpdatedWhat’s it like protecting “one of the best quarterbacks in the nation?” Cody Creason explains: pic.twitter.com/x4FjBG0s77
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
Cedric Peterson
UpdatedNate Phillips and Samajie Grant helped Cedric Peterson when he was an underclassman. Now it’s his turn: pic.twitter.com/V9T3X1tHoh
— Dominic Baciocco (@DominicBaciocco) August 28, 2018
Lorenzo Burns
UpdatedLorenzo Burns on what he took away from giving up the winning score in last year’s Foster Farms Bowl, and how he’s more prepared for Week 1 vs. BYU pic.twitter.com/v8JCre8ofD
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
Isaiah Hayes
UpdatedHow Arizona Wildcats safety Isaiah Hayes turned pain into gain https://t.co/9p5P70Ou2d pic.twitter.com/3QgM8cG1dF
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 29, 2018
Lorenzo Burns
UpdatedExpecting the Wildcats’ defense to make a jump this year? Lorenzo Burns tells you why it could happen pic.twitter.com/bWWyCGALwe
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
Lorenzo Burns
UpdatedWhich first- or second-year defensive back at Arizona has been most impressive in practice? Lorenzo Burns says... pic.twitter.com/c3T0NqeNxt
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 28, 2018
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