The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats' spring practice period kicked off Monday evening, the third spring session under head coach Kevin Sumlin.Â
The UA finished the 2019 season 4-8 and has yet to qualify for a bowl game in Sumlin's first two seasons at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Â
With dual-threat quarterback Khalil Tate graduated, sophomore quarterback Grant Gunnell is expected to take over the reigns of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s in 2020. Appearing in eight games last season, Gunnell completed 65% of his passes and threw for 1,239 yards, nine touchdowns and just one interception.Â
Gunnell and Sumlin addressed a number of topics to the media after Monday's practice, here's what they had to say:Â
Gunnell's freshman experience
Grant Gunnell on what he learned from his freshman season at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥:
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
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Sumlin's opening-day assessment
Kevin Sumlin on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s first day of spring practice:
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
Defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin leaving for Colorado
Kevin Sumlin on defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin leaving ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ for Colorado:
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
WR Jamarye Joiner's injury
Kevin Sumlin says ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Jamarye Joiner has a foot injury.
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
Showing potential as a freshman
“I looked at it as a chance to show what I could do.†— ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ QB on what he learned from his freshman season
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
Why Gunnell committed to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
“This is the place to be.†— Grant Gunnell on when he took his official visit to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)
'You like that?!'
“You like that?!?†ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ QB is a big fan.
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports)
Plan for first-year defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads
Kevin Sumlin on the plan for new defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads:
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
Quarterback competition
“There’s competition across the board.†— Kevin Sumlin on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s quarterback room
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
Safety depth, Brenden Schooler's role
Kevin Sumlin on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s depth at safety, and grad transfer Brenden Schooler’s role with the Wildcats:
— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster)
Contact sports content producer Justin Spears at 573-4312 or jspears@tucson.com. On Twitter @justinesports
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
