Rich Rod and the Cats

I am believer in Rich Rod and the Wildcats down there at the University of Arizona. I think his Big 10 experiment at Michigan was just the wrong fit for him. Michigan was not ready for a spread type of offense as well. With that being said, Rodriguez is a perfect fit for the Wildcats and the Pac-12 because his spread attack is just like the wild, wild west. Open and free! Football in the West is all about quick strikes and putting pressure on the defense on every play.


I, for one, would love to see the Cats continue to rise in the Pac-12 south division because it would create a better rivalry with the Sun Devils. The rivalry is good, but it should be great and if the two major Division one programs in the state are winning and consistently winning then everybody benefits in Arizona. The University of Arizona is finishing up a major remodel of the football stadium and that'll help bring in better recruiting classes. Let's face the truth, that remodel was sorely needed down there because going to football game there was like stepping inside a mausoleum. The stadium will be more "attractive" to recruits.


Next, his offense is the wide open spread. Very fan friendly. Watching teams execute a play about 12-15 seconds is fun to watch. Personally, I'm not sure why it took this long for this type of offense to take hold like it has
 in the 5-7 years. I like the Rich Rod's aggressive personality and style on the field. The take no prisoner approach, if you are up by 20 points, make it 30 points. If people get upset with this type of football, sit down and shut up people. If you think Rich Rod is running up the score, then obviously your team isn't doing anything to stop the lopsided score.


One of his challenges this year will be to find a replacement for Ka'deem Carey, who was probably the best running back in the Pac-12 and probably a top five running back in college football last year. Most people don't know who this guy is because he played in Arizona, the Pac-12 and not the SEC or on the East Coast. Look for Rodriguez to find a suitable replacement for Carey.


With back to back 8-5 seasons the Wildcats are looking to do big things in 2014. Here's to hoping they can accomplish those high aspirations!  Just saying....