Brigetta Barrett Named Pac-12 Woman of the Year UA Olympic silver medalist high jumper Brigetta Barrett has been named the Pac-12 Conference Woman of the Year for the 2012-13 academic year. Barrett now is the conference's candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year, presented annually to graduating student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, community service and leadership.
Damon Stoudamire (Photo courtesy of the University of Memphis)
Basketball Standout Damon Stoudamire Returns to Arizona as Assistant C... Damon Stoudamire was the starting point guard on one of Arizona's Final Four teams, the only player in UA history to score 40 points or more on two separate occasions, and his total of 45 points in a game is No. 2 on the all-time list of points scored in a game at Arizona. Stoudamire is back at Arizona as the new men's basketball assistant coach.
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Wildcats Have No. 2 Fan Base in Nation Long a fixture of success on the court, a recent study by Emory University Sports Marketing Analytics found that the UA men's basketball fan base ranks No. 2 in the nation. Arizona posted a 27-8 record (12-6 Pac-12) in 2012-13 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament's West Regional semifinals for the second time in three seasons.
Tedy Bruschi (Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics)
Tedy Bruschi Named to CFB Hall of Fame Former Arizona defensive lineman Tedy Bruschi is the fourth Arizona football player to be inducted in the NFF College Football Hall of Fame and the third in the last five years. Bruschi (1991-95) ended his UA career with 52 sacks, tied for the most in NCAA history. He was a consensus All-American in 1994 and a unanimous All-American in 1995.
The UA's Davellyn Whyte Selected in WNBA Draft Senior Davellyn Whyte has made Arizona women's basketball history after being picked 16th overall by the San Antonio Stars in the WNBA draft this week. With the pick, Whyte became the highest drafted player in Arizona women's basketball history. Ify Ibekwe was picked 24th by the Seattle Storm in 2011, and Adia Barnes was selected 32nd by the Sacramento Monarchs in 1998.
Damon Stoudamire (Photo courtesy of the University of Memphis)
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Tedy Bruschi (Photo courtesy of Arizona Athletics)

UA's Jordan Bird Races in London Paralympics

  • MSNBC
  • September 7, 2012
UA Paralympian Jordan Bird raced in this week's 800-meter handcycling competition in the T-54 division. A collision early on set him back, but he recovered and finished sixth of eight. Bird is a senior at the UA, where he earned a track scholarship.

Wildcats in Golf World Preseason Top 25

  • UANews
  • September 6, 2012
The Arizona women's golf team is ranked No. 14 in the preseason poll, and sophomore Manon Gidali is listed among the Top-50 Female Players to Watch. The UA welcomes back two seniors, one junior and three sophomores. Additionally, three freshmen have joined the team for the 2012-13 season.

Arizona, Oklahoma State to Battle in Arizona Stadium

  • UANews
  • September 5, 2012
Arizona (1-0) will welcome No. 19 Oklahoma State (1-0) in an early-season non-conference football clash at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. MST. The match-up will be a litmus test for two programs going through contrasting stages. The game will be shown on the Pac-12 Networks.

Rich Rodriguez Building Excitement at Arizona

  • Yahoo! Sports
  • August 31, 2012
New UA football coach Rich Rodriguez's charisma has won over Wildcats fans and boosters with his ready smile and easygoing manner. His always-on-the-go schemes have added a level of excitement, turning a national eye to the desert while ratcheting up interest for the program locally. Said Athletics Director Greg Byrne: "He's very genuine, very personable."

Wildcats, Rockets to Kick Off New Football Eras on Saturday

  • UANews
  • August 30, 2012
Arizona will host Toledo in the 2012 season opener for both schools on Sept. 1. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium with a national TV broadcast on ESPNU. The game will mark the beginning of an era for Rich Rodriguez, the UA's new head coach.

Greg Byrne Talks Facilities, Olympics, College World Series

  • Arizona Daily Wildcat
  • August 29, 2012
UA Athletics Director Greg Byrne, who stepped into the role in May 2010, has had a pretty successful run in Tucson thus far. In this interview with the Arizona Daily Wildcat, Byrne discusses department goals, facilities, the Olympics and the College World Series.

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