Watch: 17 best things Khalil Tate, Kevin Sumlin said after Arizona's scrimmage

Wildcats wrap up another week of training camp with a scrimmage

Arizona spent another Saturday morning at Arizona Stadium with a inter-squad scrimmage. The Wildcats finished up Day 13 in the preseason training camp schedule leading up to the Aug. 24 season opener in Hawaii.

As expected, redshirt senior quarterback Khalil Tate took the first snaps. 

Last season, Tate injured his ankle in the second week of the season against Houston a year ago, and finished the season with 2,530 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. He rushed for 224 yards, 1,187 less than his breakout 2017 campaign.

Now back and fully healthy, Tate looks to be the best version of himself in his last season at the UA. 

Tate and head coach Kevin Sumlin spoke to the media following Saturday's scrimmage, here's what they had to say.

Another week in the books

Kevin Sumlin’s initial thoughts after Arizona’s scrimmage on Saturday: (Someone’s cell phone went off) pic.twitter.com/HfGHzNx3B9

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Finding an identity

Khalil Tate on his final preseason training camp and Arizona’s identity: pic.twitter.com/swVmCFMe7b

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 10, 2019

Depth at running back

Kevin Sumlin on Arizona’s depth at running back: pic.twitter.com/reB7pC5pzQ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Grant Gunnell's progress

Kevin Sumlin on adding freshman QB Grant Gunnell: pic.twitter.com/355yxwD7jl

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Healthy Tate

Khalil Tate suffered an ankle injury that hobbled him throughout most of last year. Now? “I’m healthy.” “When I’m healthy, I can do a lot more.” pic.twitter.com/Iy9fLlVlYL

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Growing as a leader

Khalil Tate on being a leader this season and what he learned from last year: pic.twitter.com/RiBJtkJdXv

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Improving in the red zone and the Cats playing with a chip on their shoulder

Khalil Tate on Arizona’s red-zone offense and entering the new season with a chip on his shoulder: pic.twitter.com/L07scHTSrF

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

DT Mykee Irving slimming down

Kevin Sumlin says defensive tackle Mykee Irving has “probably lost 40 pounds” since last season. “I don’t know where he is. I know where he was. He doesn’t weigh as much as he did when I first got here.” pic.twitter.com/0qOet5047T

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Tate better at communicating with personnel

Kevin Sumlin says communication has been the biggest growth in Khalil Tate’s game. pic.twitter.com/5D4etVczmc

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Tate dealt with more than just ankle injury

Khalil Tate on the @SInow story of his 2018 season dealing with an ankle, toe and shoulder injury throughout the year: pic.twitter.com/033e79bxBi

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Sumlin, the weather man

Kevin Sumlin on monsoon season and the perks of having the indoor practice center: “I’ve become a weather man. ... I don’t discriminate, I watch every channel.” pic.twitter.com/Q3DfxGUSMD

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Jamarye Joiner moving to WR

Khalil Tate on former QB @Jamaryejoiner switching to wide receiver: “It really speaks about his character that he can put his pride to the side and help us in a different way.” pic.twitter.com/sgeRBFuQnh

— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) August 10, 2019

Junior college transfers gaining more snaps

Kevin Sumlin says JuCo transfers Myles Tapusoa and Trevon Mason have “made a huge difference” on Arizona’s defensive line. pic.twitter.com/l9HK5CygDy

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Gunnell pushing Tate

Arizona’s Khalil Tate on freshman QB Grant Gunnell: pic.twitter.com/niMyPAppNX

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Tate talks Michael Wiley, J.J. Taylor and Gary Brightwell

Khalil Tate talks about adding freshman @_michaelwiley and what a J.J. Taylor-Gary Brightwell combo on the field could do for Arizona’s offense. pic.twitter.com/SJr4Ea4Gs3

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Adding DeMarco Murray

Kevin Sumlin says @DeMarcoMurray joining Arizona’s staff “has been great” and the former All-Pro RB has “instant credibility.” pic.twitter.com/5KO8Tdbzup

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019

Main focus between now and Hawaii game

Kevin Sumlin on what Arizona wants to accomplish between now and the season opener in Hawaii: pic.twitter.com/XOnZZrkzGw

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) August 10, 2019