Alan Rubenstein

Alan Rubenstein

Blogging since 2000 about most of the mainstream sports. An avid college sports fan for most of my life. Been to six final fours and about the Orange Bowl games.

Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; The Arizona Wildcats defense lines up against the Brigham Young Cougars offense during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Arizona will have an almost entirely new starting OL in 2025 from 2024 opener

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Feb 11, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd talks to guard Jaden Bradley (0) during a timeout in the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd describes what makes Jaden Bradley a leader

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Nov 15, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach head coach Brent Brennan celebrates with Arizona Wildcats team during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Brent Brennan states importance of Arizona Stadium nighttime practices

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Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) throws the ball during the second quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Noah Fifita and Kris Hutson building good chemistry, per Brent Brennan

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Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils Laterrance Welch (3) runs with the ball that he intercepted from Arizona Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

3 Arizona opponents begin 2025 season in Associated Press Top 25

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Aug 8, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (32) runs against New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss (53)  during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

The 4 2025 Arizona draftees had busy preseason debuts this weekend

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Basha receiver Gio Richardson (5) smiles against ALA Queen Creek during an Open Semifinal game at Dobson High School on Nov. 30, 2024.

Brent Brennan Expects Freshman Gio Richardson to be in 2025 mix

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Jan 3, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Roosevelt High School (CA) guard Brayden Burries (5) against Sandra Day O’Connor High School (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imagesn Images

Brayden Burries breaks down progress among other 2025 Arizona signees

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Nov 23, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kris Hutson (1) on the field before the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Brent Brennan and Arizona staff have high expectations for WR Kris Hutson

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Aug 31, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; New Mexico Lobos safety Christian Ellis (8) goes in to tackle Arizona Wildcats tightend Keyan Burnett (88) while he catches the ball during first quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona TE Keyan Burnett named on Mackey Award watch list

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Buffalo Bulls head coach Becky Burke works the sideline during the first half of the Mid-American Conference Tournament women's championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Arizona releases 2025 non-conference schedule entering new era

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Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) starts his route during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Tetairoa McMillan makes elite catch and has impressive NFL Debut

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Evan Nelson of Salpointe Catholic poses for All-Arizona boys basketball team poses at the Republic Media Building in Phoenix, Monday, March 4, 2019.

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Where Arizona transfer Evan Nelson ranked as a high school prospect with stats

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March 8, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz.; USA; Perry forward Koa Peat (10) walks back down the court during a timeout against Sunnyslope during the Boys Open State Championship at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Koa Peat gives scouting reports on other Arizona Freshmen

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Dec 14, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona appears 3 times on ESPN best non-conference games among Top 25 teams

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Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Jeremiah Patterson (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

National CFB writer projects win total you can take to the bank on Arizona

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