Watch: 7 best things Jeremy Springer, Thomas Reid III said after Arizona's spring practice

Arizona special teams group looks to take leap in 2019

With fresh faces, the UA looks to improve on special teams heading into the 2019 season. 

UA kicker Josh Pollack missed what would've been a game-winning field goal against rival ASU in 2018; albeit Arizona's defense gave up a 19-point lead. Now, Lucas Havrisik looks to take the reins as Arizona's kicker. He made 6 of 11 field goals last season including a 55-yard shot. Havrisik made a 57-yard field goal against Washington State in 2017. 

On the return side, J.J. Taylor was the only Wildcat to return a kickoff for a touchdown in 2018. The last Wildcat to return a punt for a touchdown was Shun Brown in 2017. 

Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer and wide receiver Thomas Reid III talked about the growing pains and improvements following Arizona's spring practice on Wednesday. 

Shawn Poindexter mentored Reid

Arizona wide receiver Thomas Reid III says Shawn Poindexter took him under his wing last season. “Whenever he’s around, I usually talk to him and learn from him.” pic.twitter.com/rl6CZotTyh

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) April 11, 2019

Working with DeMarco Murray

Arizona special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer on working with DeMarco Murray: pic.twitter.com/FDwIIJkSPM

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 11, 2019

'Beat the vice' drill featuring long snappers and Havrisik goes viral

Kicker vs 2 long snappers 😂 #builtdifferent #BeatTheVice #ForTheBrand @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/6W9HazIVew

— Lukicks (@Lucash_03) April 5, 2019

Jeremy Springer on the viral video of @Lucash_03 juking two long snappers in the “beat the vice” drill: “They were talking trash to each other in the morning. ... I knew it was gonna happen.” pic.twitter.com/54r1AvmdkX

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 11, 2019

Working more with offense

Arizona wide receiver Thomas Reid III on getting more involved in the offense this season: “I just wanna play hard and grow as a player. ... Throughout the spring, I’ve gotten a lot better.” pic.twitter.com/3d1Qd5kp8P

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 11, 2019

Reid taking the leadership role in developing underclassmen

Thomas Reid on helping out underclassmen Boobie Curry, Drew Dixon and Tre Adams: pic.twitter.com/7HdIrdgZRR

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 11, 2019

Looking back on ASU loss

Thomas Reid was “devastated” after Arizona’s loss to ASU in the Territorial Cup game. “That was our one chance to go to a bowl game.” pic.twitter.com/f6iRsAweh1

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 11, 2019

Return specialists flashing potential this spring

Thomas Reid on Arizona’s kickoff and punt return unit: “Our return game will be explosive this year. ... We’ll definitely take a couple to the house.” pic.twitter.com/vOMRvR4RZ3

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 11, 2019