Watch: 9 best things Gary Brightwell, Christian Young said after Arizona's spring practice

UA close to finishing spring practice period

Thursday was another day scratched off the calendar leading up to Arizona's spring game at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Following the Wildcats' practice on Thursday, safety Christian Young and running back Gary Brightwell were selected to speak to media. 

Young, a sophomore from Houston, appeared in seven games for the Wildcats last season and switched from safety to cornerback during Arizona's road trip to UCLA. Young is expected to be one of the more proactive defensive backs in the secondary in 2019. 

Brightwell was a part of Arizona's 2017 recruiting class and will enter his junior year as a crucial piece to UA's rushing attack. After spending time as a slot wide receiver his freshman year, Brightwell switched to running back and carved out a complimentary role with J.J. Taylor last season. Brightwell rushed for 525 yards and three touchdowns.

Brightwell and Young are both looking to be key contributors for the Wildcats this season. Here's what they had to say following spring practice. 

Getting to know Christian Young

Arizona safety Christian Young on... — Best friends— Christian Roland-Wallace— Favorite NFL team— Favorite college team pic.twitter.com/cKzBWTYaqS

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Deciding to stick with UA and recruiting Texas prospects

Arizona safety Christian Young on why he chose UA and his role in recruiting Texas players to Tucson: pic.twitter.com/3vQCpoiunT

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Arizona RBs expected to do a little bit of everything

Gary Brightwell on what to expect from Arizona’s RBs in 2019: pic.twitter.com/PQ11aVudlt

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Brightwell on his interest in sports and bowling skills

Arizona RB Gary Brightwell says he wasn’t a football fan growing up. “I’m a bowling fan. I’m great at bowling. ... If I did it every day, I could probably go for 300.” pic.twitter.com/QoTK6uLRaD

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Brightwell's 40-yard dash time

Can Arizona RB @G_Brightwell21 run the 40-yard dash in 4.3 seconds? “Gary Brightwell can get a 4.3.” pic.twitter.com/R8q1suYKT7

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) April 12, 2019

Learning from DeMarco Murray

Gary Brightwell on what he’s learned from DeMarco Murray:“Last year if I knew what I know now, I would’ve rushed for 1,000 (yards) — maybe 2,000.” pic.twitter.com/fbocHWuT40

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Taking care of the football

Gary Brightwell says ball security has been a point of emphasis for the running backs and “it won’t be a problem this year.” pic.twitter.com/JS0fDnSboZ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Top newcomers this spring

Gary Brightwell says DB Christian Roland-Wallace and QB Grant Gunnell have been the most impressive freshmen this spring. pic.twitter.com/1drXnP6Xwi

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Learning from the veteran J.J. Taylor

Gary Brightwell on what he’s learned from J.J. Taylor: pic.twitter.com/6ywpjduv1i

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019

Young gained starting experience during freshman season

Christian Young on what he learned from his freshman season at Arizona: pic.twitter.com/jeJlOgGoLf

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) April 12, 2019