The Arizona Wildcats' spring practice period kicked off Monday evening, the third spring session under head coach Kevin Sumlin.Β
The UA finished the 2019 season 4-8 and has yet to qualify for a bowl game in Sumlin's first two seasons at Arizona.Β
With dual-threat quarterback Khalil Tate graduated, sophomore quarterback Grant Gunnell is expected to take over the reigns of Arizona's in 2020. Appearing in eight games last season, Gunnell completed 65% of his passes and threw for 1,239 yards, nine touchdowns and just one interception.Β
Gunnell and Sumlin addressed a number of topics to the media after Monday's practice, here's what they had to say:Β
Gunnell's freshman experience
Grant Gunnell on what he learned from his freshman season at Arizona: pic.twitter.com/kJ9L6tAzet
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020
Sumlin's opening-day assessment
Kevin Sumlin on Arizonaβs first day of spring practice: pic.twitter.com/ZUOVoT1PNZ
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020
Defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin leaving for Colorado
Kevin Sumlin on defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin leaving Arizona for Colorado: pic.twitter.com/XSqZI5n9DU
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020
WR Jamarye Joiner's injury
Kevin Sumlin says Arizona wide receiver Jamarye Joiner has a foot injury. pic.twitter.com/X0aDL6PZdK
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020
Showing potential as a freshman
βI looked at it as a chance to show what I could do.β β Arizona QB @grantgunnell7 on what he learned from his freshman season pic.twitter.com/8UjuYvxx1b
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020
Why Gunnell committed to Arizona
βThis is the place to be.β β Grant Gunnell on when he took his official visit to Arizona pic.twitter.com/rCT6bGGMHR
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) March 3, 2020
'You like that?!'
βYou like that?!?β Arizona QB @grantgunnell7 is a big @KirkCousins8 fan. pic.twitter.com/Q8x3Ui7N57
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) March 3, 2020
Plan for first-year defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads
Kevin Sumlin on the plan for new defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads: pic.twitter.com/T0U40ovj82
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020
Quarterback competition
βThereβs competition across the board.β β Kevin Sumlin on Arizonaβs quarterback room pic.twitter.com/VUmf3K7F5B
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020
Safety depth, Brenden Schooler's role
Kevin Sumlin on Arizonaβs depth at safety, and grad transfer Brenden Schoolerβs role with the Wildcats: pic.twitter.com/R4vZoVNKh9
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) March 3, 2020