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Bleav in Arizona

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Bleav in Arizona is your go-to podcast for all things Arizona Wildcats, hosted by journalist and sports analyst Jake Faigus. From football and basketball breakdowns to recruiting news and coaching changes, Jake brings sharp insights and passionate analysis to every episode. Whether you’re tracking the latest on the gridiron, hardwood, or beyond, this podcast keeps Wildcat fans informed, fired up, and in the know.
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Episodes

Fall Camp is here! Discussing the positives and negatives from Day 1

We're officially one month out from the 2024 season kicking off, and Arizona is beginning fall practice! Matt Reynoldson breaks down the injury news and storylines heading into the first week of camp. Timecodes: 00:00 Raymond Pulido out for the season - offensive line shakeup 07:00 Tetairoa McMillan update and optimism heading into camp 09:00 Ramping up the physicality 16:05 Jedd Fisch talking about Arizona again 20:35 Baseball brings back deep lineup...

Jul 31, 202425 minEp. 6

Arizona Football fall camp preview with Justin Spears

Arizona Daily Star beat writer Justin Spears joins the show for a full-fledged Wildcats football preview, discussing which position battles to watch in fall camp, expectations for Arizona in 2024, and Chase Budinger's eye-popping story in the Olympics. Timecodes: 00:00 Fall camp storylines 07:00 Defensive position battles 21:00 Offensive storylines 47:00 Chase Budinger's Olympics story

Jul 30, 202453 minEp. 5

Explaining the NCAA settlement: What does it mean for Arizona?

Is amateurism in college athletics officially done? Matt Reynoldson breaks down the key points of the a historic settlement by the NCAA and power conferences. What does it mean for Arizona? Plus, taking a peek over the fence at the former Pac-12 schools making mixed impressions at Big Ten Media Days. Timestamps: 00:00 What the settlement means 01:30 Back payments to former student athletes 05:40 Revenue sharing model 14:10 Roster caps 22:00 Former Pac-12 foes at Big Ten Media Days 30:00 Six Wild...

Jul 27, 202434 minEp. 4

Wildcats in the Olympics, Football Season Preview with KVOA's Jenna Fink

The band is back together! Matt Reynoldson is joined by KVOA's Jenna Fink (NBC 4 Tucson) for a full-fledged August preview; discussing Wildcats in the Olympics, Arizona's reception at Big 12 Media Days, what to expect from preseason football camp, and more. Timestamps: 01:00 Arizona Olympians 04:20 Big 12 Media Days takeaways 11:55 Football preseason expectations 25:45 Basketball talk 31:55 Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson win NBA Summer League championship...

Jul 24, 202438 minEp. 3

Wildcats in the Olympics, Football Season Preview with KVOA's Jenna Fink

The band is back together! Matt Reynoldson is joined by KVOA's Jenna Fink (NBC 4 Tucson) to discuss all things Arizona Wildcats leading into August. Timestamps: 01:00 Wildcats in the Olympics, unique stories 04:20 Big 12 Media Days takeaways 11:54 Football Preseason Camp storylines 25:45 Arizona Basketball talk 31:55 Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson win NBA Summer League title

Jul 24, 202438 minEp. 3

How Trey Townsend fits in with Arizona Basketball

Arizona men's basketball power forward Trey Townsend discusses his journey to Tucson and how he fits in with the Wildcats. Soundbite timestamps: 04:21: Why it was the right time and opportunity to transfer 08:38: Filling the Keshad Johnson role/blueprint for development 11:34: Adjusting to playing with Arizona's elite talent 17:23: The puzzle pieces of the roster fitting together around him 19:40: Playing in the Big 12

Jul 22, 202427 minEp. 2

Texas Is Not Back + Does Anyone Care About The Pac-12 Anymore?

Sports TV host Cam Rogers is back with the latest college football headlines! He discusses why Texas is not back until he is proven otherwise and the potential new Pac-12 TV deal featuring Apple TV. Cam argues the Pac-12 will be obsolete by 2024. He also weighs in on Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers being accused of gambling. Follow Cam: https://twitter.com/CamRogersLive https://www.instagram.com/camrogerslive/ https://www.tiktok.com/@camrogersshow https://www.threads.net/@camrogerslive...

Aug 02, 202311 min

Pat Fitzgerald Fired: Culture Problem in College Football?

Sports analyst Cam Rogers breaks down the latest college football headlines including Northwestern firing Pat Fitzgerald and storylines ahead of Big 12 Media Days. Follow Cam: https://twitter.com/CamRogersLive https://www.instagram.com/camrogerslive/ https://www.tiktok.com/@camrogersshow

Jul 11, 202310 min

THE FISCH ERA BEGINS, IT’S PERSONAL

Shaq and Eddie return to talk the new culture building around the Arizona Football program under new head coach Jedd Fisch. After filling his coaching staff with experienced assistants and Arizona alumni, Fisch looks to rebuild the culture that made Arizona a formidable force in the Pac-12. It’s Personal folks! All of this and more on this episode of the Bleav In Arizona Football podcast. Source

Feb 06, 202138 minEp. 17

SUMLIN FIRED, WHO’S NEXT FOR ARIZONA?

Shaq and Eddie are back to talk about the end of the season as Arizona finishes at 0-5 and head coach Kevin Sumlin is fired. The fellas talk players entering the transfer portal, new signees and player decommits, and who they want at the helm of the Arizona Football program next. All of this and more on this episode of the Bleav In Arizona Football podcast! Source

Dec 20, 202043 minEp. 16

ARIZONA FALLS TO COLORADO, ASU UP NEXT

Shaq and Eddie breakdown Arizona’s loss to CU Boulder, Shaq details what the defense is doing and what it needs to do to succeed, are coaching changes coming to the program and a look ahead at the Territorial Cup game vs Arizona State. Source

Dec 08, 202036 minEp. 15

ARIZONA FALLS TO WASHINGTON, AT UCLA NEXT

Shaq and Eddie breakdown what went wrong in the Arizona’s road loss to the Washington Huskies, what the Wildcats need to do to win, Pac-12 votes to play non-conference games and they look ahead to a crucial game at the Rose Bowl vs the UCLA Bruins. Source

Nov 23, 202030 minEp. 14

ARIZONA @ UTAH UTES PREVIEW, COVID-19, SEASON PREVIEW

FINALLY FOOTBALL IS BACK! Shaq and Eddie preview this weekend’s match up with the Utah Utes, how COVID-19 could impact this game, they look at the roster and potential key players and they preview this season’s 6-game schedule. Source

Nov 04, 202036 minEp. 12

PAC-12 FOOTBALL IS BACK!

Shaq and Eddie are back to talk the return of PAC-12 football, they discuss the details of how we got to this point, Shaq talks West vs South football and more! Source

Sep 29, 202035 minEp. 11

COVID-19 and CFB, Transfers and Recruits, Legends lost

Eddie and Shaq are back to discuss how COVID-19 has affected college football, Arizona Football loses a few players to the transfer portal and a new hope for the Pac-12. They touch on the 2020 and 2021 recruiting classes and what they need the most. They also talk the loss of Basketball HOF coaches Lute Olson, John Thompson and actor Chadwick Boseman. Come catch up with the boys on the Bleav in... Source...

Sep 07, 202038 minEp. 10

Quarantine Football talk, Arizona DB history, and stories with special guest Antoine Cason

The boys are back! Shaq and Eddie are joined by former Arizona DB, former NFL DB, and now University of Arizona Hall of Famer Antoine Cason! The guys talk football during this COVID-19 pandemic, Cason tells stories of his time at Arizona, and his journey from HS all the way to the pros! All of this and more as two of Arizona’s best 5’s come together for a special episode of the Bleav in Arizona... Source...

Apr 06, 202054 minEp. 9

WILDCATS FALL IN TEMPE, END SEASON ON A 7-GAME LOSING STREAK

The Wildcats go up to Tempe and drop the rivalry game vs ASU 24-14. Shaq and Eddie discuss what went wrong vs the Sun Devils, recap the season as a whole, possible coaching changes, and look towards next season. Source

Dec 06, 201924 minEp. 8

WILDCATS GET RUN OVER AT HOME, ALL THAT’S LEFT IS A RIVALRY

Arizona gets routed by Utah at home 35-7 taking the Wildcats out of bowl game contention for the second straight season. All that’s left for Arizona is a trip up to Tempe to take on their rivals the Arizona State Sun Devils who are coming off a huge win over #6 Oregon. Can the Wildcats win the one game that matters the most every season? Shaq and Eddie discuss what went wrong vs Utah and talk UA... Source...

Nov 26, 201916 minEp. 7

5 LOSSES IN A ROW, BOWL GAME HOPES LOOKING BLEAK FOR ARIZONA

Another game, another loss. 5 losses in a row and a bowl-less season is looking like a forgone conclusion after losing vs #6 Oregon 34-6. With the quarterback position in question and the defense looking to find some intensity, the Wildcats head home to take on #7 Utah. Shaq and Eddie discuss what the defense needs to do in order to succeed and what the offense needs to do at quarterback. Source...

Nov 19, 201920 minEp. 6

AN UGLY FOUR IN A ROW

Homecoming, Desert Swarm uniforms and a favorable matchup were not enough to get the Arizona Wildcats a win as they fall to Oregon State 56-38. Shaq and Eddie discuss the change in mindset the defense needs, and whether or not a change at quarterback is the move to make before a difficult game vs #7 Oregon. Source

Nov 12, 201923 minEp. 5

WILDCATS FALL AGAIN, YATES PAYS THE PRICE

After falling to the Stanford Cardinal 41-31 last week, the Arizona Wildcats made a change by terminating defensive coordinator Marcel Yates. Former Wildcat Corner Shaquille Richardson and Eddie Law discuss why this move was made and what it may lead to. They also talk about the NCAA voting unanimously to allow student-athletes to profit from their likeness, but they discuss the vague language... Source...

Nov 01, 201933 minEp. 4

SLOPPY PLAY DOOMS THE WILDCATS FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN A ROW

After two consecutive losses to Pac-12 teams the Wildcats are back to the drawing board. Shaq and Eddie discuss what problems the Wildcats have run into and how they can begin to turn things around for this Arizona football team. Source

Oct 21, 201923 minEp. 3

ARIZONA 4-1 AFTER WIN OVER THE BUFFS, HUSKIES UP NEXT

The Wildcats are victorious at Folsom Field as they took the Buffs down 35-30 and sit at 4-1 and leading the Pac-12 South. Shaq and Eddie discuss what the Wildcats did right, wrong, and they look ahead to a tough game at home against the Washington Huskies. Source

Oct 11, 201920 minEp. 2

BIG WIN OVER UCLA, NEW QB, COLORADO UP NEXT

With Khalil Tate on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, freshman QB Grant Gunnell steps up to lead the Wildcats to a big win over UCLA at home. Shaq and Eddie discuss who to play at QB moving forward, defensive players stepping up in big moments, and a look ahead at next week’s road game vs Colorado. Source

Sep 30, 201929 minEp. 1
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