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Zona Zealots Staff Breaks down things to be Thankful for as Wildcats fans

By Eric Townsend

Nov 21, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kobi Simmons (2) reacts after a call during the second half against the Northern Colorado Bears at McKale Center. Arizona won 71-55. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kobi Simmons (2) reacts after a call during the second half against the Northern Colorado Bears at McKale Center. Arizona won 71-55. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez celebrates with players following a touchdown scored against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 1, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez celebrates with players following a touchdown scored against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

We have a great recruiting class for 2017!

Despite the rough football season, the staff is committed to turning this thing around, and are out to prove that 2016 was a fluke. Some of the problems with the roster currently can and will be fixed, with time and a bit of better luck.

Nov 19, 2016; Corvallis, OR, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Cam Denson (3) carries the ball while chased by Oregon State Beavers linebacker Caleb Saulo (35) during the fourth quarter at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Corvallis, OR, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Cam Denson (3) carries the ball while chased by Oregon State Beavers linebacker Caleb Saulo (35) during the fourth quarter at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cole Elsasser-USA TODAY Sports /

The question, moving forward will be how quickly Arizona can turn this thing around, and is everyone going to be patient enough in the process?

Perhaps the bright side is that fact the incoming recruiting class appears to be a good one, and could potentially have an immediate impact moving forward.

As it stands, the Wildcats have the 16th ranked class according to Scout, and features notable recruits like; Greg Johnson, Nathan Tilford, Braxton Burmeister, among many others!

Albeit the youthfulness and inexperience, the talent appears to be there, and given the current depth issues, this class addresses some needs, and they will have a great opportunity to get early playing time.

The future looks bright for Arizona football, so long as we have the patience, and the players have the heart and work ethic to improve. Rich Rodriguez has already taken steps into improving the overall product, and the addition of Marcel Yates and Donte Williams was a step in the right direction!

So with that said, our 2017 recruiting class is something to be thankful for this holiday. Plus, it is definitely the silver lining after the tough season!

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