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That Was Fun While it Lasted; WSU 78 - UA 60

Arizona guard Brendon Lavender, left, and other team members watch in the waning minutes as their team is behind during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 78-60. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)

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2 days ago: Arizona guard Brendon Lavender, left, and other team members watch in the waning minutes as their team is behind during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 78-60. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)

Punked in Pullman.  This will be quick, as it is Super Sunday.  Three days ago, whispers of The Streak continuing started to surface.  Now?  Arizona is 12-11 (6-5), and based on the mediocrity of the team, and the Pac-10 in general, Arizona has to be considered at the moment on the outside of the NCAA tournament. 

Now, a significant run to close the season, or a Pac-10 tournament win, obviously could change all that.  Let's see what Coach Miller has up his sleeve.  The margin of error shrunk dramatically in 80 minutes of basketball.

 

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Arizona vs. Washington State Open Game Thread


Next Game

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@ Washington St. Cougars

 

Date: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010

Time: 5:30 p.m. PST

Location: Friel Court (11,671), Pullman, Wash.

Radio: IMG College/Wildcat Radio Network (Brian Jeffries/Matt Muehlebach)

TV: FSAZ (Greg Heister/Craig Ehlo)

 

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Arizona 75 vs. Washington 81 Recap

Arizona's Nic Wise tries to thread his way to the hoop in between Washington's Quincy Pondexter, right, and Matthew Bryan-Amaning, left, in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Washington beat Arizona 81-75. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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4 days ago: Arizona's Nic Wise tries to thread his way to the hoop in between Washington's Quincy Pondexter, right, and Matthew Bryan-Amaning, left, in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Washington beat Arizona 81-75. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The Washington Huskies outscored the Cats by 12 points in the second half to beat the Cats 81-75.   Arizona jumped out to a 6 point lead in the first half thanks to freshman Lamont Jones who scored 14 points on 7-10 shooting.   The Cats were down by 9 with 8:50 left in the game and battled to within 2 points with only 1:10 on the clock.  The Cats continued to battle all the way until the final buzzer by fouling Washington and then making a series of layups and short jumpers to keep within 2.  Unfortunately, Washington's free throw shooting was clutch and they continued to sink free throw after free throw.  Quincy Pondexter played almost the entire game and killed Arizona, scoring 30 points.  Kevin Parrom defended him most of the night and could not keep up with him. 

 

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Arizona vs. Washington Open Game Thread


Next Game

Arizona Wildcats
@ Washington Huskies

 

Date: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010

Time: 7:30 p.m. PST

Location: Bank of America Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion (10,000), Seattle, Wash.

Radio: IMG College/Wildcat Radio Network (Brian Jeffries/Matt Muehlebach)

TV: FSN (Steve Physioc/Marques Johnson)

Last Game: Arizona 87-Washington 70

 


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Football Class of 2010

Cameron Allerheiligen QB 6-3 190 - 5.3   Keller, TX
Mickey Baucus OL 6-8 255 - 5.5 Mundelein, IL
Kyle Benson LB 6-2 212 4.48 5.5 Tempe, AZ
Derek Earls LB 6-4 225 4.56 5.8 Wahpeton, ND
Fabbians Ebbele OL 6-8 295 - 5.6   Chicago, IL
Marquis Flowers ATH 6-3 210 4.4 5.9 Goodyear, AZ
Sani Fuimaono DT 6-2 255 - 5.5   Honolulu, HI
Chase Gorham OL 6-2 225 - 5.2 Scottsdale, AZ
Jourdon Grandon DB 6-1 185 - 5.6   Avondale, AZ
Austin Hill WR 6-3 192 4.5 5.7 Corona, CA
Carter Lees OL 6-5 325 - 5.5   Sugar Land, TX
Jonathan McKnight ATH 6-0 170 4.55 5.6   River Ridge, LA
Willie Mobley DT 6-2 275 - 5.8   Costa Mesa, CA
Dan Pettinato DE 6-4 235 4.75 5.5   Grass Valley, CA
Dexter Ransom WR 6-4 217 4.55 5.7 Brenham, TX
Josh Robbins DB 6-3 185 - 5.6 Oro Valley, AZ
Tyler Slavin WR 6-2 182 4.6 5.6 Corona, CA
Trent Spurgeon OL 6-8 270 - 5.8 Owasso, OK
Kirifi Taula DT 6-3 269 4.7 5.7 Anaheim, CA
Mohammed Usman DE 6-2 240 - 5.5   Corsicana, TX
Paul Vassallo LB 6-3 230 4.65 5.6 Roseville, CA
Garic Wharton WR 5-11 160 4.42 5.7 Las Vegas, NV


Courtesy of Rivals.com.  Arizona really addressed its problems on the offensive and defensive lines.  Another great class from Coach Stoops.

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Signing Day Open Thread

The Cats already have verbal commits from 19 players around the country.  We'll be watching for a few big shots tomorrow including:

Corey Cooper - Safety from Maywood, Illinois

Update: He hasn't officially announced, but it looks like Cooper will be heading to Nebraska. Damn it!

Fabbians Ebbele - Offensive linemen from Chicago, Illinois

Update: Fabbians Ebbele is going to be a Wildcat. 9:44 Central. BOOM! That's 2-6.

Josh Shirley - Linebacker from Fontana, California

3:48 P.M: Shirley to UCLA.

Sani Fuimano - Defensive tackle from Hawaii

Update: Sui Fuimano is going to be a Wildcat.  One down, five to go.

Anthony Jefferson - Athlete from Los Angeles

Update: Jefferson to UCLA.

Jonathan McNight - Cornerback from Louisiana

10:23 A.M: HUGE NEWS! According to his coach, Jonathan McNight, (Joe McNight's brother) will sign with Arizona.  Check back later for the official word.  (Via Twitter)

10:27 A.M:  Jonathan McNight is a Wildcat. No more speculation. BOOM. That's 3-6.

Some of these are long shots and some are right in the mix.  The Cats already have a great class and it can only get better tomorrow. We'll be checking back in tomorrow to see how the class pans out.  Leave your thoughts on here about the class of 2010.

 

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BREAKING NEWS: QB CAMERON ALLERHEILIGEN VERBALLY COMMITS

Arizona salvaged the lonely QB spot on Sunday by grabbing QB commit, Cameron Allerheiligen, (Keller, Texas. Keller High School).  Keller is about 43 miles away from Allen, Texas where Arizona's previous commit, Matt Brown, is from.  Matt Brown de-committed last week to sign with TCU, leaving the Cats sans QB for the 2010 class. 

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(Arizona's next great QB?)

 

 

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Potential Recruit Could Send 2010 Class Over Edge: Corey Cooper

Arizona continues to enjoy the fruits of a winning football program by racking up 19 recruits and four 4 star recruits already.  That is one more than we had last season and we're still in the hunt for 4 star recruit Corey Cooper from Maywood, Illinois.   Cooper is a safety who possesses unbelievable size and physical attributes that look like a linebacker.  He is set to announce his decision at his high school, Proviso East High School at 9:00 on Wednesday. 

Cooper
(You know you want to play with Adam Hall. You know it.  Warm weather too)

 

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