Wildcat Sports Report Wildcast: Recent Episodes
Brad Allis
Reactions to Jedd Fisch leaving for the Washington job. Brad discusses why he is not "mad", why it makes sense, why it does not makes sense, and stay to the end because we do a small 180 with some new information.
It is a big weekend for both the Wildcat basketball AND football teams. Hoops has a chance to prove they are the best team in the nation, while football hosts several football prospects to add to the pair of transfers they landed earlier in the week.
Brad gives some takes on TMac, Jedd Fisch, the worst coaching job in the Pac-12 and the villainy of Wisconsin hoops. There is a good chance you will disagree with at least one take.
Brad is all over the place today. We discuss the Alamo Bowl, transfers and decommits, hoops top ranking, athletic department finances, FSU getting screwed and more.
A potpourri of football talk. We discuss the big win over Utah, including THAT play, Arizona's chance at the Pac-12 title game, who should be coach of the year and who has done a bad job, the Tempe Butte-I-Fication Project and my daughter's first UA game.
Arizona has a chance to knock off two media darlings, Colorado football and Duke basketball. A win in Boulder could mean a special season and a win over Duke is always good for the soul. We also talk about evaluating QBs and more.
Pac-12 Media Day is behind us. Who can win the Pac? Who is the sleeper team? What is Arizona's most likely rotation? We also look at the commitment of Emmanuel Stephen.
One of the biggest 10 days in Arizona sports and Brad (and the family) were sidelined with illness. He's back with his thoughts on Jedd Fisch's coaching job against USC, why Noah Fifita is absolutely the guy and what is next for Arizona football.
Arizona plays Washington on Saturday, will it be the starting debut of Noah Fifita? How is the De Laura/Fifita situation similar to the Matt Scott/Nick Foles and Brandon Dawkins/Khalil Tate situations? Brad also reminisces about the 1992 upset win over No. 1 Washington.
Conference play begins in earnest and the Pac-12 will begin cannibalizing itself. We continue to break the league down into tiers. Where does Arizona stack up?
Breaking down what we like and don't like so far from this Arizona football team. A look at the importance of beating Stanford and, unfortunately, a look at the recent developments with Jaydin De Laura.
Final thoughts on Arizona's overtime loss to Mississippi State including a deep dive on the highs and lows of Jayden De Laura's night.
Professor Pigskin returns and answers your (mostly his dad's) questions about Arizona's game against Mississippi State, the Pac-12 slate, the latest football commitment and Arizona's ambitious basketball schedule.
The good and the bad from Arizona's 38-3 win over Northern Arizona to start the 2023 season.
Breaking down the 2023 UA football schedule and giving our percentages that Arizona wins each game.
We look back at what we learned from the Cats' tour of the Middle East, including the "safe 6" of the rotation, who helped themselves and who hurt themselves. Also, Brad reflects on his first ejection from a hockey game as a goalie.
We say goodbye to the once mighty Pac-12 Conference and then point fingers at who is to blame.
Is the Pac-12 dead? What are Arizona's options? Why would the Big 12 want the Wildcats? What do we think is going to happen?
Why the commitment of Elijah Rushing is important, and being a 5-star edge is just part of the equation. Why Azuolas probably made the right decision and why I am (cautiously) optimistic about incoming big man Motiejus (Mt.) Krivas.
We start off with a brief film review of UA commit Landon Bell and then give you a brief review of Metallica's latest "72 Seasons" in our new podcast feature Review/Review.
On Saturday Arizona added key transfers for the men's hoop team and the football squad. Learn more about what these two players will bring to the Wildcat programs.
Arizona has gone public with their addition of Lithuanian bigman Motiejus Krivas. Learn more about this 7-2 center and what he could potentially bring to the Arizona program.
Cats receive a huge portal commitment in Jaden Bradley less than a week after Carter Bryant pledges to the Wildcats. What do these two 5-star prospects mean for the program and where does Arizona go from here?
Kerr Kriisa and Adama Bal have entered the transfer portal. What does this mean for next season and where do the Wildcats go from here?
We're back. We break down the Wildcats' disappointing loss to Princeton and what that means for the future of Arizona basketball. Who is back? Who might be gone? And what does Tommy Lloyd do next?
The Wildcat football team AND this podcast are back off a bye. What do we want to see the second half of the season? What do we like? What concerns us? Also, what does history tell us we can expect from Azuolas Tubelis in year three?
Taking a final look at the win over SDSU. What did we like, what could improve and what comes next?
Arizona releases the first depth chart of the season. Let's over analyze the heck out of it.
With the season closing in, we take a look at the quarterbacks and running backs, plus some thoughts on Larry Smith.
Did Jayden De Laura close the door before it was open? Who is the odd man out at RB? Do we have a clue about the defensive rotation?
QB Jayden De Laura has been inconsistent so far in fall camp? Is that leaving the door open for Noah Fifita to steal the job? Brad also answers your questions.
Fall camp continues and we discuss some of the reports. A look at Arizona's football schedule and where the wins will come from. Cats miss out on a 5-star power forward, so can Tommy recruit? Oh, and Brad realizes he is the old guy.
We spend more time than we expected on conference realignment, then talk about how Deandre Ayton and Kyler Murray are overpaid, but it was the right decision. Finally, we look back at 35 years of one of the great rock and roll albums.
Duke and Arizona schedule a home and home series. Kylan Boswell will join the team next season. I read between the lines about the latest in conference realignment and spend way too much time discussing 1980's hair metal.
USC and UCLA have left the Pac-12, what's next for Arizona? We break down some of the rumors, some of the reports and make some predictions. Note: The episode was recorded before reports of the Pac-12 shopping media rights and the "loose alliance" with the ACC were public.
Closing the book on what was one of the best, and stressful, Arizona NCAA Tournament games. We look at the crazy finish to regulation, the Mathurin three's place in history, how the Cats behaved at the end, and even a look at Xavier's new coach.
We empty the notebook for our thoughts on the Pac-12 Tournament, Dalen Terry's NBA future, why the hell Tommy Lloyd is not National Coach of the Year and a women's basketball controversy.
The Arizona men have all but locked up the 1-seed, the women may have lost a first round hosting opportunity, spring ball starts...sort of. Brad's daughter takes in her first UA hoops game and I have Duke fatigue.
The Arizona men fall at Colorado, while the women lose Cate Reese. Should fans of either team push the panic button? And how important is the game against USC on Tuesday night?
Arizona adds a commitment from 5-star PG Kylan Boswell. Tommy Lloyd continues to prove doubters wrong. We break down Boswell's game and what this means for the program.
Arizona lands 4-star QB Brayden Dorman. What does he bring to the Wildcats and what does his commitment mean to the QB room?
Cats get a big win against Oregon. What is most impressive about their winning streak. The love/hate relationship with ESPN. And why a millionaire coach shouldn't throw hands.
Take a break from the hoops talk to look at an honest evaluation of Jedd Fisch year 1, the QB room moving forward. Speaking of QBs, what's going on at ASU?
Some of you are burning a lot of calories over things that do not matter. Are the Cats being disrespected? Why do you miss Terrell Brown so much? What would Sean Miller do with this roster? And why are so many of you criticizing Adia Barnes. All that, plus my opinion on the Super Bowl Half Time Show.
A look back at the past few games for the Arizona men's basketball team and why wins over UCLA and USC means the Wildcats now control their own destiny to win the Pac-12, and a No. 1 seed. Plus, is booing your opponent not the "Wildcat way?"
24 hours after adding a new QB, Arizona adds a former 4-star defensive lineman. We also go back in time to a time when Arizona passed on a transfer QB out of loyalty, caution you to pump the breaks on high expectations and a Horrible Father moment or two.
Breaking down the commitment of transfer quarterback Jayden de Laura and 4-star RB Speedy Luke.
Arizona football finally hits the transfer portal, landing three players. The irony is the most sure thing, is the only player who WAS NOT a 4-star prospect. Breaking down their potential impact, plus UA hoops plays poorly and still wins by 16.
Arizona was last in the Pac-12 in wins, but 2nd (or 3rd) in recruiting. We take a look at what the impact of this class could be, what went right, what went wrong and where Arizona goes from here. The Wildcats did well in-state, but was it enough? The Wildcats flipped more than they got flipped. What will they do in the transfer market and what is the status of the roster moving forward?
This is last week's episode on the Jacob Reece commitment plus some news on transfers that did not take into account Boobie Curry and BJ Casteel entering the tranfer portal.
Johhny Nansen is the new defensive coordinator. What do we like, what has us concerned. Plus three players in the portal and what my 11-year old thinks of Florida and the future.
Arizona basketball serves notice in Vegas, football looking for a new defensive coordinator and a Nu Metal discussion.
Arizona hoops is dominating, and so is the men's team. More football near misses and which era of Metallica reigns supreme?
50th episode since the revamp. We talk start of the hoops season, Football snapping the streak, but should it count? How would BDawks fair and who is the greatest frontman in rock history.
Mens hoops shows us some things after the exhibition, football continues to lose, and we use science to settle the Roth vs. Hagar Van Halen debate.
The fictional Dr Dribble and Progessor Pisking answer your football and basketball questions, and a look back at Oregon.
Was the NAU loss rock bottom for the program? Can Jedd Fisch evolve as a head coach and playcaller?
There was almost no positives to take from Arizona\'s blowout loss to SDSU. Is there any hope for the rest of the season? History says...maybe.
Things from the BYU game to look for against SDSU. An Aztecs mini preview. Basketball pet peeve and recruiting \"Arizona good\" in hoops.
Arizona falls to BYU 24-16. We break down what we liked, what we didn\'t like and what it means for the rest of the season.
Breaking down the Arizona/BYU game, one last look at coach speak/depth charts and yet another reason I am a horrible father.
It\'s just like college all over again. On the eve of the opener, we have to cram the OL and defense preview into one podcast.
Is the most elusive beast the pass catching Arizona tight end? Not anymore. Plus basketball recruiting and more horrible father antics.
Jason Terry departs, but Tommy Lloyd has added two new assistants and an old friend returns to the program. Oh yeah, a player is hurt. It\'s a basketball edition of the WSR podcast.
Why all QB competitions are not the same. Can Arizona be better than \"good\" at receiver. And learn what \"T\", Diego and Patricia have to do with Brad\'s son.
Taking a deep dive on the three passers trying to win the QB job. The importance of meetings and what happened to Cam Newton.
We look at Arizona\'s latest in-state commitment then take a deep dive into the running back position. Is it the Wildcats\' deepest position group?
In landing legit 4-stars, Jedd Fisch is doing all he can to turn Arizona football around as they head into fall camp. Plus the hoops team adds some frontcourt depth.
Chip Hale is the new baseball coach at Arizona. The pros and cons of the hire and more.
Looking back on the amazing career of Mike Candrea, just who Caitlin Lowe is, and why Candrea\'s impact has trancended wins and championships.
Arizona baseball advances to the CWS in a game filled with curious decisions. Also, Arizona football hosting some big time players. Can they land them?
Arizona lands Georgia transfer Justin Kier, while baseball and softball do their thing. Golf comes up just short and soccer loses a coach.
Taking a look at what Pelle Larsson, Adama Bal and Maya Nnaji bring to the Wildcats. Plus what does the loss of Jordan Brown and Shane DeZonie mean
A quick re-cap of the spring football game, with an emphasis on the pageantry, quarterbacks and running backs.
Jason Terry and Kerr Kriisa are staying, Akinjo and Aiken are not, plus Adia Barnes makes some moves.
Breaking down the commitment of transfer Oumar Ballo, the official release of KJ Simpson and the retention of Jack Murphy (but not Kerr Kriisa or Jason Terry).
Tommy Lloyd is the new coach at Arizona. What does he bring to the job and what are some of the reservations?
Cats give the finger to the basketball world, I commit basketball heresy and why are prople fascinated with a QB with a dad bod and two DUIs?
Arizona is in the Elite Eight, as are three PAC-12 men's teams, Indiana's coaching search may be bad news for Arizona, transfers and spring football.
The Wildcats are off to the Sweet 16, the Pac-12 is suprprising, spring ball begins and two new football commits.
I breakdown the UA's path to the Final Four, my thoughts on the men's selection committee and my heavy metal Mt. Rushmore.
We discuss the latest Sean Miller rumors, your reactions to the NOA and my daughter farting like a trucker.
We break down the notice of allegations, the Wildcats' loss to UCLA, Jedd Fisch losing a 4-star and baseball's power display.
A quick look at Arizona's loss to Oregon, analyzing the two football commitments, spring football news and why my daughter is like TMZ.
Re-capping a busy weekend with an emphasis on the UW and ASU hoops games. Also discussing Akinjo vs. Mannion, Miller's future, HoF snubs and why my son is anti cartoon cleavage.
Some thoughts on the Wildcats' win over USC, how the Wildcats' recent struggles compare to the end of the Olson era and why I called my 10-year old son a communist.
I asked if anyone had some questions, and you all sure responded. We cover UA hoops, UA football, some recruiting, NBA/G League prospects and why ASU hates puppies.
With a close loss to Oregon is the Wildcat basketball program at a crossroads? Is it time to change directions and who makes sense if a move is made?
Brad breaks the rules of the Friday Five but discusses why it is hard to get excited about Men's hoops, why we are excited about football, Adia being Adia, Softball reloaded, Super Bowl narratives and a Rock and Roll ran
Re-capping the February Football Signing Day and looking overall at the class coming in.
Taking deep dive on the new additions to the Arizona football program, especially the new QBs, plus some UA hoop talk and another reason Brad is a horrible father.
Some Monday (late) night musings on Arizona/ASU basketball, football landing transfers, Coach K, Chiefs and why old men should not play hockey.
The Saturday 7, touching on ASU/UA Hoops, Ben Mathurin, Jedd Fisch, Larry Scott, Adia kicking butt, and best rock records of 2020.
Why Arizona Basketball's self imposed ban makes sense. Jedd Fisch making good moves. Who cares what the Eagles did and 5-star commits to Adia Barnes.
Arizona has a new football coach and some of you are not happy about it. What does Jedd Fisch have to do to win?