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Arizona spring football notebook: Offensive line in healthy spot, skill players finding roles, CATSYS recap
TL;DR
Arizona Wildcats' spring football practice concludes with positive developments in the offensive line and skill players. Offensive coordinator Seth Doege expresses optimism about player progress and resilience.
Key points
- Arizona Wildcats conclude spring football practice
- Offensive line in a healthy position
- Seth Doege is optimistic about player progress
- Spring Showcase takes place at Casino del Sol Stadium
- Team shows resilience and development
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The last week of spring football practice wraps up Saturday with the Spring Showcase inside Casino del Sol Stadium, and the Arizona offense is in one of the best standing points it has been in a long time.
It all starts with the simple fact that the Wildcats have retained the offensive coordinator for a consecutive season. While it has not always looked good in the spring, Seth Doege is pleased with where his players are in their development.
βIt hasnβt always been pretty, but theyβve always responded,β he said on his players. βTheyβre a resilient group. Iβm really excited about the progress weβve made through the spring.β
Offensive line in very healthy spot
The return of senior offensive lineman Tristan Bounds means the offensive staff did not necessarily have to start from scratch this spring. The staff has described his return as a big sigh of relief.
The hardest thing for Bounds right now is understanding that he is still on a long journey of recovery.
βItβs really easy to want to look ahead to the next milestone of whatβs coming, but just being where my feet are is the hardest thing,β he said. βMakes it a lot easier when you have great teammates. You can lean on them, and those guys are always with me, always supporting me throughout this whole process.β
Having a Heisman candidate quarterback means you need a top tier offensive line, and in order to do that, they all need to stay healthy. Up to this point, all of the big guys up front have remained healthy and it has led to a productive spring.
βI do think weβre at a healthy, healthy spot at o-line that we havenβt had these last couple years,β said Doege.
One of those guys that has stayed healthy has also become one of the most improved players this spring. Redshirt freshman Louis Akpa has caught the attention of the staff.
βHeβs really surpassed what I thought he was going to do this spring, and heβs made some really good calls in the run game, as well as the past game,β said Doege. βHeβs really throwing people across his face and doing it at a violent rate, and really looks like he belongs out there.β
Q&A
What improvements have been noted in Arizona Wildcats' offensive line during spring practice?
The offensive line is reported to be in one of the healthiest positions it has been in a long time, contributing to overall offensive development.
Who is the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Wildcats and what is his assessment of the team?
Seth Doege is the offensive coordinator, and he is pleased with the players' development and their resilience throughout spring practice.
When does the Arizona Wildcats' spring football practice conclude?
The spring football practice wraps up on Saturday with the Spring Showcase at Casino del Sol Stadium.
What is the significance of retaining the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Wildcats?
Retaining the offensive coordinator for a consecutive season is seen as a positive factor for the team's stability and development.
