The Arizona Wildcats' football season is mercifully over following a sound Territorial Cup defeat. UA's athletic director has announced Brent Brennan will remain the Wildcats' head coach, but with a major staff shakeup likely ahead. Former Arizona SID Blair Willis joins us to discuss whether the decision to retain Brennan was the right one, and what needs to change going forward. Plus, thoughts on the men's basketball team's ongoing struggles, and our predictions for college football conference ...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Arizona football hasn't beaten ASU in three straight years since the 1990s -- and the Wildcats are big underdogs to accomplish that feat this weekend. What will it take to pull the upset? Former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker and Wildcat PA announcer Jeff Dean join us for a Territorial Cup roundtable chat. Plus, reaction to Arizona basketball's disappointing performance vs. Duke, and predictions for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Arizona football finally got a win, but the basketball team took a step back. Longtime Wildcat play-by-play voice Brian Jeffries joins us to discuss the basketball team's loss at Wisconsin and what it'll take to rebound and beat Duke at McKale Center. Brian also previews the football team's final two games, at TCU and at home vs. the team up north. And we make our predictions for this weekend's games, including Arizona-TCU and Arizona-Duke.
Nov 20, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 234
Arizona men's basketball scored a pair of easy wins to open the season, but the schedule gets tougher beginning with a trip to Wisconsin. UA radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to preview the game and discuss how far this team could go in its first Big 12 season. Also, we predict whether the Wildcat football team will begin to turn things around with Friday's home matchup vs. Houston -- and we shout out the program that just gave UA its 23rd all-time national championship.
Nov 13, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 233
The Arizona Wildcats football team is (mercifully) off this week -- and we have some more thoughts about the future of the program. But we also shift our focus to men's basketball with the help of Arizona Daily Star men's hoops beat writer Bruce Pascoe, who provides a season outlook and offers thoughts on how the rotation might shake out as the competition gets tougher. Plus, we make our picks for the weekend's marquee football matchups.
Nov 07, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 232
Arizona Wildcats football continues to disappoint, and fans are growing increasingly impatient with Brent Brennan. What does the future hold for this program, both for this season and beyond? GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno provides some in-depth analysis. Plus, some early thoughts on the men's basketball team, and our picks for some of this weekend's games, including Arizona at UCF.
Oct 30, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Basketball season is here -- and just in time, considering the state of the football program. First, former UA football captain Barrett Baker joins us to discuss the Wildcats' football troubles and whether Brent Brennan is still the right guy for the job. Then, former Wildcat guard and ESPN analyst Matt Muehlebach stops by to preview the Wildcat basketball season. And Barrett helps us make some picks for this weekend's football games, including Arizona vs. West Virginia.
Oct 23, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 230
For the second straight year, the Arizona Wildcats football team is 3-3 at the midway point of the season -- but this time, fans are definitely not satisfied with that result. Exactly what has gone wrong for this program, and is it too late to right the ship this year? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us for a midseason chat, and we make our picks for Saturday's Homecoming game vs. Colorado. Plus, our thoughts on expectations for Arizona men's basketball, where Arizona ranks on the...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 229
Arizona followed up its impressive win at Utah with a disappointing home loss to Texas Tech. Who's to blame for the Wildcats' struggles -- and do fans have unrealistic expectations in the first year of Brent Brennan's tenure? Former Arizona captain Barrett Baker joins us to discuss, and help us preview the Wildcats' showdown at undefeated BYU. We'll also make our predictions for that game and the other big games on this weekend's schedule.
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 228
Brent Brennan earned his first signature win as Arizona Wildcats head coach with a victory at No. 10 Utah. Brent's brother, former Arizona wide receiver Brad Brennan, joins us to discuss the win and the Wildcats' mentality going forward. Plus, we make our predictions for Arizona's home matchup with Texas Tech and the weekend's other big games, and we react to the men's basketball team's inaugural Big 12 schedule.
Oct 01, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Will a bye week help Arizona football work out its issues heading into a difficult matchup at Utah? Wildcats play-by-play man Brian Jeffries joins us to analyze UA's play through three games and preview the showdown with the Utes. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino GM Mike Kintner joins us to make some picks for this weekend's games, including Arizona vs. Utah.
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 226
The winning streak is over, and fans aren't happy. Can Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats right the ship -- and are fans overreacting to the early struggles? GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno dives into the state of the program, and whether the Wildcats can turn things around. Also, Arizona football is on a bye, but we make our picks for some of this weekend's biggest games.
Sep 17, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 225
The defense struggled in Week 1, the offense struggled in Week 2. And now, the games get tougher for the team with the nation's longest winning streak. Former Arizona captain Barrett Baker joins us to share what he saw in the first two games, and where the Wildcats need to improve for their Friday night showdown at Kansas State. Also, we make our picks for that game and some of the other big matchups this weekend.
Sep 11, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 224
T-Mac: Brilliant. The defense: Not so much. There's plenty to digest from Arizona's season-opening win over New Mexico. Arizona PA announcer Jeff Dean joins us to recap the game and explain why we shouldn't panic about the defensive letdowns on Saturday, and where T-Mac's performance ranks on the list of the best in Arizona history. Plus, our predictions for some of biggest games of Week 2, including Arizona vs. Northern Arizona.
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Wildcat football is upon us as the Brent Brennan era is set to begin against visiting New Mexico. Former Arizona special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the game and the upcoming season. Plus, we make our picks for some of the biggest games of the weekend, including Arizona vs. New Mexico.
Aug 28, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 222
The 2024 college football season is upon us, and we've invited former Arizona football SID Blair Willis to join us to predict Arizona's regular-season record, the Big 12 champion, the Heisman Trophy winner and EVERY CFP game. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino GM and Arizona alum Mike Kintner joins us to talk Wildcat football and examine some possible wagers for the upcoming season.
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 221
College football season is just a couple weeks away, and longtime Arizona radio voice Brian Jeffries joins us to discuss the state of the program as it enters a new era. Plus, thoughts on Arizona football's color scheme announcement, the possibility of more conference consolidation -- and is Deion Sanders good or bad for the Big 12 and NCAA?
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 220
What are some of the big early takeaways from Arizona football training camp? Wildcat radio analyst Lamont Lovett joins us to share his thoughts, including a breakdown of some key positions. Plus, how big a blow is Raymond Pulido's absence from the offensive line and T-Mac's absence from practice? And is Arizona's preseason ranking of No. 21 in the coaches poll too high, too low, or about right?
Aug 07, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 219
As Arizona football training camp begins, we break down each position and discuss whether the Wildcats are likely to be better or worse at each one compared to last year. Also, we give our best- and worst-case scenarios for the football season, and we remember our favorite moments from the 2014-15 Arizona athletics season.
Jul 31, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Arizona football is just over a month away, and we're previewing the beginning of the Brent Brennan era with his brother and former Arizona wide receiver Brad Brennan, former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker -- and a cameo appearance from Brent himself! We discuss expectations for this season and beyond, and some of Brad and Barrett's favorite memories from their 12-win 1998 season.
Jul 25, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 217
It wouldn't be college football season without Phil Steele's College Football Preview -- and the guru himself joins us to preview Arizona's 2024 football campaign and share his thoughts of new head coach Brent Brennan. Plus, thoughts on Arizona's new football helmet, Mike Gundy's questionable comments at Big 12 Media Day -- and should you take Arizona at 15-1 to win the Big 12?
Jul 12, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 216
The Big 12 football media poll came out this week. We agree on some of the picks and strongly disagree on others, so we rank every Big 12 team from 1 to 16. Plus, thoughts on our excitement level for Arizona officially joining the Big 12, which teams are likely to become rivals for the Wildcats, and which Arizona head coaches are most likely to leave the soonest.
Jul 04, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 215
The Arizona Wildcats football coaching staff has been busy, as many new additions headline the 2025 recruiting class. GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to discuss that and Arizona men's basketball recruiting, as well. Speaking of Arizona hoops, we share our thoughts on the Wildcats' inaugural Big 12 schedule -- and could Arizona baseball be Omaha-bound in 2025?
Jun 29, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 214
The Allstate 12: Good or bad idea? We discuss that and get a preview of the Arizona football season with Cover 3 Podcast host Chip Patterson. Plus, thoughts on Arizona's 2024 running back room vs. 2023, what we would consider a successful 2024-25 football + men's basketball season, and our favorite memories from the 2013-14 Arizona athletics season.
Jun 19, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 213
The 2024 football season is inching closer. What should Wildcat fans expect from Arizona's first season in the Big 12? Kelley Ford, founder of kfordratings.com, joins us to share his projections and predictions for the Wildcats. Plus, is Chase Budinger a top-5 Arizona athlete in the last 20 years? And we relive our favorite memories from the 2002-03 Arizona athletics season.
Jun 11, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 212
With Caleb Love's decision to stay (and Joson Sanon's flip to ASU), the 2024-25 Arizona men's basketball roster is nearly complete. We get an early outlook on the Wildcats' upcoming season with former Arizona guard and FOX Sports analyst Matt Muehlebach, who also took time to remember his friend and colleague Bill Walton. Plus, our thoughts on the baseball team's early exit, Arizona football's bowl prospects, and our favorite memories from the 2016-17 season of Arizona athletics.
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 211
After a thrilling end to the Pac-12 baseball season (and the end of the Pac-12 as we know it), the Arizona Wildcats earned the right to host an NCAA Regional. D1Baseball.com reporter Shotgun Spratling joins us to break down the Wildcats' bracket. Plus, our thoughts on the late Bill Walton, who joined us on the show in early 2023, and our favorite memories of the 2010-11 Arizona athletics season.
May 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 210
How will the Arizona football and men's basketball rosters shake out? Will Caleb Love be back next season? GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno stops by to discuss. Plus, thoughts on Arizona baseball as it heads into postseason play, the softball team heads to Super Regionals -- and our favorite memories from the 2008-09 Arizona athletics season.
May 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 209
The Arizona Wildcats softball team is headed to a familiar place to open NCAA Regionals play. Senior UA softball star Allie Skaggs joins us to preview the Wildcats' trip to Arkansas. Plus, the latest men's basketball roster news, the baseball team attempts to clinch the Pac-12 title -- and we relive our favorite UA memories from the 2004-05 season.
May 15, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Clancy Shields, head coach of the Arizona men's tennis team, joins us from New York City to discuss his program's rise and its chances to advance beyond the Round of 16. Plus, thoughts on the Arizona men's basketball and football rosters, the state of the baseball and softball programs as we approach postseason play, and Eric's thoughts from UA's meet and greet in Phoenix last week.
May 09, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 207
