UA football: Rodriguez, stingy with compliments, praises Capers

Rich Rodriguez — likely on purpose — hasn’t been heavy on the compliments this spring. Whether it’s talking about his team’s needs to get in better shape or execute the fundamentals better, Rodriguez has generally been tough on his squad over the past month.

Arizona football: Denker has edge, but starting QB battle far from over

B.J. Denker can be considered the leader in the clubhouse in the competition for Arizona's starting quarterback. But the competition has a long way to go.

Arizona football: Denker has edge, but starting QB battle far from over

The Arizona Wildcats have one practice and one scrimmage left this spring.

Arizona football: Wide receivers, offensive line both strong

Rich Rodriguez sat down with his staff Saturday and popped in the film from the previous night's scrimmage in Phoenix.

Arizona football: Missing 'Hard Edge' has RichRod bearing down on Cats heading into scrimmage

Rich Rodriguez hasn’t been happy with his football team recently. He hasn’t liked the effort, technique or execution the Wildcats have shown through the first eight spring practices.

Arizona football: Allen getting his chance to make case as starting QB

There may not be a player on the Arizona Wildcats roster who better represents what spring football is about than quarterback Javelle Allen.

Arizona football: 2-year starters after spots on wide-open O-line

Offensive tackle Fabians Ebbele, fending off two defenders in a field goal drill at spring practice, has started all 25 games since he became eligible in the 2011 season.

Arizona football: 2-year starters after spots on wide-open O-line

New Arizona Wildcats offensive line coach Jim Michalczik said after a recent practice that he has no starters on his line right now. Everybody, the coach said, has to earn his spot under the new boss.

Arizona football: Casteel ready for defense to roar in '13

"The only way we're going to get better is by getting reps," said defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel. The Wildcats gave up 499 yards per game last year.