Ahead of its hearing with the IARP, Arizona Wildcats men's basketball has self-imposed a postseason ban for 2020-21. Good move, or is more punishment on the way? We have some thoughts, as does Fox Sports Radio's Aaron Torres, who joins us to break it all down.
Apr 30, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Like it or not, Jedd Fisch is the guy. We discuss what this means for the future of Arizona football, and what this says about the UA athletics department. Also, former Wildcat quarterback Willie Tuitama was part of an alumni chat with Fisch today, and he joins us to share some thoughts about what the new head coach had to say.
Apr 30, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Brent Brennan? Jedd Fisch? Antonio Pierce? With the Arizona Wildcats on the verge of naming a new head coach, we dive into the names surrounding the job -- and will Dave Heeke or Dr. Robbins have the final say? Plus, former UA defensive end Joe Tafoya, who played alongside Pierce and organized last week's meetings with other Wildcat football alumni, joins us to share his perspective.
Apr 30, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Barring a surprise, it looks like Brent Brennan or Ken Niumatalolo will be the Arizona Wildcats' next football coach. Who should it be -- and more importantly, who WILL it be? Plus, Wildcat recruiting expert Matt Moreno looks at UA football's commitments and decommitments post-Kevin Sumlin, and which potential new head coach would be the best fit in Tucson. We also talk men's and women's hoops and make our predictions for the final weekend of Pac-12 play.
Apr 30, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Kevin Sumlin is gone. Who should replace him? We break down the names at the top of the list, including Brent Brennan and Joe Salave'a. Also, former UA defensive lineman Marcus Griffin -- one of many alums who spoke out during Friday's Territorial Cup debacle -- joins us to discuss what went wrong during the Sumlin era, and who his replacement should be.
Apr 30, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 21
It's Territorial Cup week! Former Arizona Wildcats coach Rich Rodriguez and his daughter Raquel, who now host the Hard Edge podcast, and former UA All-American Scooby Wright join us to recall some of their favorite rivalry moments, and preview this week's game vs. ASU. We also make our weekly Pac-12 picks, discuss Kevin Sumlin's future at Arizona, and chat about the undefeated men's and women's basketball teams.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
After a school record 11th consecutive loss, former Arizona Wildcats linebacker Rick Elmore joins the guys for a live post-game show. Rick shares his thoughts on what it'll take to turn around this program, and previews next week's Territorial Cup matchup vs. ASU.
Apr 30, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Hoops are here! Former Arizona Wildcats sharpshooting guard Matt Muehlebach will call UA's first two games of the season for Pac-12 Networks, and he stops by to preview the men's team. And Adia Barnes, head coach of UA women's basketball, joins us to preview her No. 7 nationally ranked team. We also make our predictions for Week 4 of Pac-12 football, including Arizona vs. UCLA.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What was it like to call a game in front of a near-empty stadium? Arizona Wildcats PA announcer Jeff Dean describes the scene at Arizona Stadium for UA-USC, and previews the Wildcats' upcoming game at Washington. Plus, updates on men's and women's basketball, and our predictions for every Week 3 Pac-12 football game.
Apr 30, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale break down the Arizona Wildcats' heartbreaking but encouraging season-opening loss to USC, and look ahead to next week.
Apr 30, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team earned a No. 7 national preseason ranking. Star junior forward Cate Reese joins us to preview the season. Also, Matt Moreno with GOAZCATS.com breaks down the three men's basketball players who just signed their letters of intent. And we preview UA football's (new) season opener vs. USC and predict the entire Pac-12 football slate.
Apr 30, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Arizona Wildcats football is finally back. Wildcat insider Jeff Dean shares his thoughts after taking in a scrimmage, and tells us what to expect for UA-Utah. Also, former Wildcats offensive lineman Jacob Alsadek joins us to share his memories of Tucson, and hosts Shane and Eric (along with guest picker Anu Solomon) predict each Pac-12 football game this weekend.
Apr 30, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The University of Arizona was served with a Notice of Allegations that reportedly includes four Level I violations against the men's basketball team. FOX Sports radio host Aaron Torres joins us to discuss what Wildcat fans should expect next. Also, some UA football talk: Just how good will the Wildcat backfield be this season?
Apr 30, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Former Arizona Wildcats quarterback Willie Tuitama joins the show to discuss his favorite UA moments, the Mike Stoops era, and a fond memory of the legendary Lute Olson. Hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale debate whether the Stoops era was a success, and discuss who the best UA men's basketball newcomers will be.
Apr 30, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Big things are expected from Arizona Wildcats women's basketball next season -- and star point guard Aari McDonald stops by for a preview. One of the state's top 2022 football prospects, Chandler High School star and UA commit Kyion Grayes, tells us why he picked the Wildcats. And hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale explain why it's OK to ignore preseason media polls.
Apr 30, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Pac-12 didn't seem to do the Arizona Wildcats any favors with their abbreviated 2020 football schedule. How many wins will UA be able to put together? Contributors Jeff Dean and Megan Coghlan join hosts Shane Dale and Eric Cohen to pick each game (including the Territorial Cup), as well as the eventual Pac-12 champions.
Apr 30, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
How badly has the Pac-12 bungled the 2020 college football season, and why has the Kevin Sumlin era of Arizona Wildcats football gotten off to such a rough start? Two-time Super Bowl champion Mark May joined the guys to break it down -- and he did NOT hold back.
Apr 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Pac-12 has officially reversed course, approving football, as well as men's and women's basketball and other winter sports, beginning in November. What does this mean for Arizona Wildcats football and hoops -- and what should our expectations be for a six-game UA football season? Hosts Shane Dale and Eric Cohen weigh in.
Apr 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The Pac-12 is set to vote on a potential college football season. Will they play, and what might a condensed schedule look like for the Arizona Wildcats? Plus, national top-100 recruit K.J. Simpson joins hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale to discuss his commitment to Sean Miller and UA.
Apr 30, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The Big Ten will play fall football, and it sure looks like the Pac-12 will follow suit. Arizona Wildcats football and basketball voice Jeff Dean joins the show to dissect the news. Plus, 2022 quarterback commit and Salpointe Catholic star Treyson Bourguet stops by to discuss his commitment to Kevin Sumlin and Arizona.
Apr 30, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
2021 running back commit and Canyon Del Oro High School star Stevie Rocker Jr. joins the show. Also, how does Brandon Williams' departure from the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball program factor into next season, and where does Williams land among the biggest what-ifs in University of Arizona hoops history?
Apr 30, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
QB past meets QB future as former Arizona Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon and future UA QB Clay Millen join the show. Also, hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale discuss the potential for a college basketball "bubble" and how that will impact Wildcat hoops, as well as whether there's still any hope for fall football in the Pac-12.
Apr 30, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Longtime Tucson and Arizona Wildcats reporter Anthony Gimino joins the show for a special episode to remember the life and legacy of legendary Arizona Wildcats basketball coach Lute Olson.
Apr 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
With news that Lute Olson is in hospice care, hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale share their favorite memories of the legendary Arizona Wildcats coach. Former All-American linebacker and national award winner Scooby Wright joins the show to reminisce about UA football, and Matt Moreno from GoAZCats.com provides the latest on Wildcat football and basketball recruiting.
Apr 30, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Wildcat Country has relaunched! Former UA football coach Rich Rodriguez calls in, and Wildcat football and basketball voice Jeff Dean gives us the latest on UA football, men's basketball and women's hoops. Plus, hosts Shane Dale and Eric Cohen discuss the future of Arizona Wildcat football, and whether the Pac-12 made the right decision in postponing fall sports.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome! Hosts and Arizona Wildcat alums Eric Cohen and Shane Dale are bringing you commentary, expert analysis and exclusive interviews about all things Arizona athletics. Bear Down!
Apr 30, 2021•42 sec