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Richard Morrison's first week of college was a blur.

The Arizona Wildcats' freshman quarterback spent about 20 hours in orientation classes, and about seven hours in the weight room. He even managed to squeeze in some throwing during his free time, launching passes in the direction of whichever exhausted teammate would catch them.

Morrison received a jersey number — 14 — and found a Chipotle within walking distance of his dormitory.

He has adjusted well.

"The biggest adjustment is that I'm tired," the Royse City, Texas, product said with a laugh. "As soon as you wake up, you're doing something. That starts at like 8 or 9 in the morning, and you're doing something until 6 o'clock at night."

There's a lot to learn.

The Wildcats' 25-man recruiting class spent the last week learning the basics of college life so they won't be overwhelmed, physically or mentally, when practices begin in early August. The UA freshmen will begin taking summer school classes on Monday. During their free time, they'll take part in weight-room sessions and voluntary 7-on-7 drills.

The summer can be overwhelming, but Morrison is picking it up quickly. Here are three lessons he's learned:

Go to class. Morrison and the Wildcats' other incoming freshmen spent most of the week in orientation classes put on by CATS, the student-athlete services arm of the athletic department.

The UA offers free tutoring and one-on-one assistance to athletes who need help.

Morrison, 18, said he's a good student — most of the time.

"I ain't ready for these math classes," he chuckled.

Be smart off the field. Morrison's days in Tucson have also included a heavy dose of life lessons.

The UA's "Step Up" course emphasized good decision-making in tough situations. Morrison said the class talked about sex, alcohol and other temptations that high-profile athletes face. Morrison said the "Step Up" course was the most interesting, and most useful, orientation course he took during the week. The reason: "It's real."

"They get us ready for college life," he said. "They tell us what to watch out for. Basically, 'Don't do dumb stuff.' "

Call home. Not that Morrison would forget. He and his mother, Kendra, are tight.

"I'm a big mama's boy," he said with a laugh. "When we talk, my mom says she doesn't want me to talk to her as much as I am. But I'm her baby."

Morrison and his father, Robert, talk every other day or so. Morrison said he enjoys catching up with people back home, but he's happy in Tucson.

Either that, or he's too busy to complain.

"I don't think I'm going to be getting homesick," he said.