No surprise: Experts are picking Arizona Wildcats football to finish last in the Pac-12 South. We discuss with Arizona alum and commentator Lamont Lovett, who also shares some of his favorite memories of beating ASU. Also, top 2022 football commit Kyron Chambers joins us to reveal why he picked Arizona over some big-name schools.
Jul 22, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Arizona Wildcats head football coach Jedd Fisch joins the show for the first time to preview the season, talk about the importance of embracing alumni, and explain why fans should buy tickets to see this year's team. Also, one sportswriter picked UA men's basketball to finish ninth in the Pac-12. We'll explain why that's silly.
Jul 14, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 54
The Arizona Wildcats have hired yet another alum as head coach, as Chip Hale is the new boss of the baseball team. We break down the pros and cons of this move. Also, Kerr Kriisa joins us to preview the upcoming men's basketball season. And is Deandre Ayton's playoff run boosting the Wildcats' profile?
Jul 09, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Jay Johnson has left the Arizona Wildcats for LSU -- and some aren't happy with the way he reportedly left Tucson. We'll discuss whether Johnson, a frequent Wildcat Country guest, handled things the right way. Also, former UA and Bills offensive lineman John Fina joins us to discuss what he saw at spring practice, and what he expects from the Wildcats in Jedd Fisch's first season.
Jun 30, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 52
The Arizona Wildcats' 2020-21 season is finally over. We recap the Arizona baseball season and the possibility of Jay Johnson leaving for LSU. Also, UA assistant men's basketball coach Jack Murphy joins us to talk about the Sean Miller-Tommy Lloyd transition and preview the 2021-22 season. And what about that alleged ASU football scandal? We dive in.
Jun 24, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 51
For the third time in the last 10 years, the Arizona Wildcats are headed to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson joined us before his flight to Omaha to discuss the Super Regionals and the challenge that lies ahead. Also, new Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe stops by to discuss the challenges and opportunities of following in Mike Candrea's footsteps. And the guys debate which Arizona program has been the most dominant in the last decade.
Jun 16, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 50
After 36 years and eight national championships, Mike Candrea is out, and Caitlin Lowe is in for Arizona Wildcats softball. Former Wildcat pitcher and Women's College World Series champion Alicia Hollowell joins us to discuss what Candrea has meant to her, and what we should know about Lowe, her former teammate. Also, Arizona baseball is one step away from Omaha. We'll preview the Wildcats' Super Regional vs. Ole Miss, which could prove to be a slugfest.
Jun 10, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The Arizona Wildcats softball team is back in the Women's College World Series! Arizona assistant coach Taryne Mowatt-McKinney, who led UA to the 2007 national championship, talks about this year's team and relives her glory days. Plus, Arizona baseball is the No. 5 overall seed heading to Regionals, but the Wildcats got a tough draw at home. We examine the competition and discuss whether they have what it takes to move on.
Jun 01, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 48
The Arizona Wildcats are your 2021 Pac-12 baseball champions! Star freshman infielder Jacob Berry joins us to discuss his team's incredible season, and what it'll take to keep it going. Plus, Matt Moreno from GOAZCATS.com discusses Tommy Lloyd's early recruiting efforts, and which future football recruits to keep an eye on.
May 27, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Adia Barnes has turned a mediocre Arizona Wildcats women's basketball program into a national powerhouse that came a basket away from winning it all. She joins us to reflect on that journey, and tells us what it will take to sustain that success. Also, should Wildcat fans be concerned about early recruiting results under Tommy Lloyd -- and just how much did the Pac-12 get shafted in softball regional selections?
May 20, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The Arizona Wildcats continue to add impressive recruits and transfers under Tommy Lloyd. TJ Benson, UA's new assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, gives us the inside scoop on Lloyd, the newest members of the team, and what to expect as the Wildcats continue to assemble next season's squad. Also, softball senior pitcher Alyssa Denham joins us to preview UA's final regular-season series vs. No. 2 UCLA, and her selection in the Athletes Unlimited Draft.
May 12, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 45
May has arrived, and the top-10 Arizona Wildcats baseball and softball teams are in the spotlight. We'll catch up with baseball coach Jay Johnson to discuss his team's latest winning streak. Also, Arizona PA announcer and insider Jeff Dean gives us the inside scoop on Jedd Fisch, Tommy Lloyd -- and his longtime friend, Sean Miller.
May 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The Arizona Wildcats' spring football game weekend is one we'll remember for a long, long time. Pac-12 Network analyst and Jedd Fisch's good friend Yogi Roth joins us to break down what it all means for Arizona football, and former star Wildcat quarterback Willie Tuitama dishes on reuniting with Rob Gronkowski and his other former teammates in Tucson. Also, the latest men's basketball news, a men's golf championship, and a breakdown of baseball, softball and more.
Apr 30, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Tommy Lloyd has already made some big moves during his first week on the job. One of his ex-players, former Gonzaga standout Dan Dickau, joins us to explain what Arizona Wildcats fans should expect from their new men's basketball coach going forward. Also, the spring football game is right around the corner! We talk about what we're looking forward to seeing when Bruschi vs. Gronk goes down. Plus, baseball and softball recaps, and more.
Apr 30, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Tommy Lloyd is the Arizona Wildcats' new men's basketball coach. Hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale explain why he's the right man for the job, and draw some parallels between Lloyd and Jedd Fisch. Also, reaction to two Wildcats being selected in the WNBA Draft, including Aari McDonald at No. 3 overall.
Apr 30, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Sean Miller is no more in Tucson. Brad Allis from Wildcat Sports Report joins Shane and Eric to discuss the decision, and who should be the Arizona Wildcats' next men's basketball coach. Also, Sam Thomas joins us to relive the Arizona women's basketball team's amazing NCAA Tournament run, and new 2022 quarterback commit Noah Fifita dishes on his decision to join the Wildcats, and the teammates he wants to bring to Tucson with him.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Arizona women's basketball is headed to the Final Four! We recap the Wildcats' incredible run and discuss their chances against UConn. Matt Moreno from GoAZCats.com tells us about some standouts from Arizona's first spring football practices and updates us on the 2022 class. And former Wildcats running back Keola Antolin joins us to talk about how he helped the UA football program turn the corner during the Mike Stoops era.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team is in the Sweet 16! We'll preview their upcoming matchup and break down the brackets on the men's and women's side. Also, Cleveland Indians manager and UA alum Terry Francona joins us to discuss his Wildcat memories and his ongoing commitment to the university. And new 2022 football commit Jermaine Wiggins Jr. -- and his dad, former Super Bowl champion Jermaine Wiggins Sr. -- join us to explain why they chose Tucson.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Spring football is almost here -- and practices will be open to the public! Former Arizona Wildcats "Desert Swarm" standout Heath Bray joins us to discuss his thoughts on the beginning of the Jedd Fisch era, and his disdain for the "mustard and rust" of the Sun Devils. Also, senior Wildcat forward Sam Thomas joins us to preview the women's basketball team's upcoming NCAA Tournament matchup. And we discuss the latest men's basketball news, and provide a roundup of all other Wildcat sports.
Apr 30, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The Notice of Allegations against Arizona Wildcats men's basketball has been made public. Is there anything new in there? And why does national media continue to come down harder on UA than other schools? We'll discuss among ourselves, as well as with FOX Sports Radio's Aaron Torres. Also, Arizona beach volleyball star and Tucson native Alex Parkhurst joins us to discuss her team's 5-0 start. And we talk UA football (Gronk vs. Bruschi!), women's hoops, baseball, softball and more.
Apr 30, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The men's basketball season (and possibly Sean Miller's time in Tucson) is over, and the football schedule is out. We discuss both, and chat with former Arizona Wildcats QB Rhett Rodriguez about his time in Tucson and what went wrong during the Kevin Sumlin era. Also, Wildcat soccer star Jada Talley talks about the rise of that program and her team's strong start to the season. Plus, women's Pac-12 Tournament talk, big weekends for baseball and softball, and more.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 35
Brandon Sanders, former Desert Swarm standout and current Arizona Wildcats coordinator of football alumni and high school relations, joins us to discuss his role with the program and the future of Wildcat football. Rivals and Yahoo! Sports national recruiting analyst Adam Gorney dives into UA's new recruiting strategy, and the Wildcats' likely QB1 next season. Also, we discuss whether Sean Miller will return next season, and break down the week in women's hoops, baseball, softball and more....
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Is Sean Miller still the right man to lead the Wildcats? We discuss, and get insight from former UA point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright. Wildcat football alum-turned-Tucson firefighter Barrett Baker joins us to discuss whether he's changed his mind about the Jedd Fisch hire. And there's mutual interest between Arizona football and Oregon QB transfer Tyler Shough. Will the Wildcats add an eighth quarterback for next season? Also, women's hoops, baseball and softball talk, and more.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson previews the season, remembers Pedro Gomez, and dishes on a collaboration with Jedd Fisch. Former UA linebacker and Tempe McClintock defensive coordinator Kevin Singleton discusses the letter sent to him by Fisch, and the future of Wildcat football. And Chandler Hamilton's Grayson Stovall, Fisch's first 2022 commit, tells us why he picked the Wildcats. Also, our thoughts on Sean Miller's future, and the women's basketball team's domination of the Ducks.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Among other things, the addition of Tedy Bruschi to Jedd Fisch's staff symbolizes the mending of fences between the Arizona Wildcats football program and UA football alumni. Former Wildcat and NFL star Joe Tafoya joins us to explain the key things that Fisch has already done to re-establish that connection. Also, UA softball star Jessie Harper joins us to preview the No. 2 Wildcats' season, which starts next week. And we talk Wildcat hoops, including the long-awaited debut of Kerr Kriisa.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Arizona Wildcats football keeps scoring offseason victories under Jedd Fisch. We'll talk about it with former UA star offensive lineman John Fina and two-time Super Bowl champ Mark May, who have very different perspectives on the Fisch hire. We'll also give our thoughts on Arizona's sweep of ASU in men's hoops, and discuss Bobby Hurley's postgame tirade. And we'll chat about the No. 10 women's hoops team, as well as the other ranked Wildcat teams who have begun, or are about to begin, their seas...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Why was Jedd Fisch picked ahead of other candidates for the Arizona Wildcats job -- and whose decision was it, really? Sportico's Corey Leff takes us inside the decision process in the athletic department. Also, former Michigan QB Wilton Speight tells us why Fisch was the most creative coach he ever played for. And we preview men's basketball's upcoming home-and-home with ASU, and the women's rise back into the top 10.
Apr 30, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jedd Fisch continues to land impressive transfers, including four-star linebacker Jason Harris, whose brother Jalen plays for Arizona, and whose father Sean played for the Wildcats during the Desert Swarm era. Jason and Sean join us to chat about the past, present and future of Wildcat football. Also, Wildcat insider Jeff Dean breaks down the latest football news, and dishes on how the Arizona men's basketball team reacted to the postseason ban.
Apr 30, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 28
An impressive coaching staff. Top-notch transfers. Is the future of Arizona Wildcats football already looking up under Jedd Fisch? You need to hear our conversation with Pac-12 insider Yogi Roth, who has known Coach Fisch, as well as some of his new assistants, for a long time. We also check in with running back commit Stevie Rocker, who stuck with UA despite Kevin Sumlin's dismissal. And we offer some thoughts on the one-loss Wildcat men's and women's basketball teams.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Former Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman PJ Johnson joins us to explain why the Kevin Sumlin era failed, and how the Jedd Fisch era can succeed. UA women's basketball forward Sam Thomas previews the No. 6 Wildcats' showdown with No. 1 Stanford. Plus, we break down the rumored candidates for Fisch's staff, and co-host Shane Dale rants about the national media's obsession with Sean Miller and Wildcat men's hoops.
Apr 30, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 26