It's officially the offseason for the Arizona Wildcats after they finished the 2022 season — the second year of the Jedd Fisch campaign — with a 5-7 record and a season-ending win over Arizona State to win the Territorial Cup for the first time since 2016.
Fisch held a wrap-up news conference on Monday to put a bow on the 2022 season and look ahead to the offseason. Here are the most pertinent things he said:
Improving as a team
Jedd Fisch on Arizona’s improvements as a team this season: pic.twitter.com/5P3qJxf2ud
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 28, 2022
Players mulling over decisions to stay or leave
Jedd Fisch says only fourth-year players are deciding to leave or not. pic.twitter.com/cGoEzmuMTp
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 28, 2022
Jayden de Laura earned right to start at QB for Cats
Jedd Fisch says “Jayden de Laura has done everything you’d ask a starting quarterback to do.” Noah Fifita is the “clear-cut” backup. Fisch says Gunner Cruz could come back as a graduate assistant coach. My guess: Will Plummer transfers, freshman Brayden Dorman is QB3. pic.twitter.com/DhXHIzf6uu
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 28, 2022
Fisch on ASU hiring Kenny Dillingham as head coach
Jedd Fisch on ASU hiring Kenny Dillingham: pic.twitter.com/o0ShC1QCZf
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 28, 2022
Expectations for roster turnover in offseason
Jedd Fisch says Arizona’s roster turnover in the offseason will be “pretty substantial.” pic.twitter.com/9NwF6ekweL
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 28, 2022
Positions of need for 2023
Jedd Fisch on positions of need when Arizona looks for players in the transfer portal:“We’re gonna look at all of it and see where we can improve.” pic.twitter.com/vZtu1jc72P
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) November 28, 2022
Newcomers joining team in spring
Jedd Fisch says he anticipates adding 16-18 newcomers to Arizona’s roster for spring ball. pic.twitter.com/CyGFIhN9EB
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 28, 2022
Teams using NIL to take players from other programs
Jedd Fisch on teams poaching players from other schools with NIL opportunities: “It’s not what it’s meant to be.” pic.twitter.com/uvKquMnBGf
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) November 28, 2022
