Watch: 10 best things Lucas Havrisik, Jeremy Springer said after Arizona Wildcats' practice

Kickin' it with the special teams unit

It's one-third of the game that many seem to forget, but is just as essential as offense and defense: special teams. 

In 2017, Arizona's offense behind Khalil Tate and the defense that dripped with freshman was a primary reason why the Wildcats were able to exceed their last-in-the-conference expectations and appear in a bowl game. 

Special teams on the other hand was one of UA's crutches especially in the punting category. Arizona's punting finished the season ranked No. 126 out of the 130 teams in the FBS. The only schools ranked lower than Arizona were Army, Navy, Air Force and Oklahoma State.

The punting unit will return Jake Glatting, Matt Aragon and graduate transfer from Cal Dylan Klumph. All three will battle for the starting spot before the season opener against BYU. 

The kicking competition comes down to Josh Pollack and Lucas Havrisik. Last season Havrisik nailed a 57-yard field goal against Washington State and posted a video on his Twitter page of hitting a 65-yarder. New special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer still hasn't decided who will be Arizona's placekicker, but will have a better idea closer to the BYU game. 

Springer and Havrisik spoke the media following Tuesday's practice, here's what they had to say:

Springer's impact

Lucas Havrisik on the coaching staff focusing on improving the special teams unit: “It’s just huge.” pic.twitter.com/227dSqx6sJ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Havrisik gained 25 pounds

Kicker @Lucash_03 appreciates Jeremy Springer’s energy and attention to detail. Havrisik also says he’s gained 25 pounds since arriving at UA. pic.twitter.com/FFwEob5LPV

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Springer's best friend

Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer on having twin brother, Justin on staff: “I get to come home and be with my brother, which I haven’t done the last 11 years of my life. ... I ain’t getting married anytime soon so I got my companion right now, that’s my brother.” pic.twitter.com/A3AlKOqHd3

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Twin brother

Jeremy Springer on the competitive relationship with his twin brother, Justin: pic.twitter.com/iyZCOjtQCa

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Energy, energy, energy

Jeremy Springer on the competitiveness at practice and the improvement of the special teams unit: pic.twitter.com/2lK3qY6Nrw

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Decisions, decisions

Jeremy Springer says he won’t have an idea who Arizona’s starting kicker will be until closer to BYU game: “It’s real and they know that. It’s no one’s job. It’s either Josh (Pollack) or Lucas (Havrisik).” pic.twitter.com/h4aMbSQ7qH

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Dylan Klumph's potential

Jeremy Springer on graduate transfer from Cal, Dylan Klumph: pic.twitter.com/nvsc5QwmfC

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Kickoff coverage

Jeremy Springer has been impressed with the kickoff coverage unit. Says Anthony Pandy, Dayven Coleman, Christian Young and Isaiah Hayes have stood out to him. pic.twitter.com/P5AEmi929Q

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

Gains and flexibility

.@Lucash_03 on staying flexible when gaining weight, and hitting a 65-yard field goal: pic.twitter.com/L2OFm4UEEP

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018

New kickoff rules

Players in college football can now fair catch on kickoffs. How does that effect kickers? @Lucash_03: pic.twitter.com/L7XwI1QHHO

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 7, 2018