Eric Townsend

Eric Townsend

Joined: Jan 8, 2016

My name is Eric, I'm 35 years young, and am the Site Expert/"Editor" of Zona Zealots. I am a Tucson native and University of Arizona graduate that loves reading, cooking, fishing, playing Ice Hockey, as well as hanging with friends and family. In addition, I enjoy covering and writing about my Wildcats and I appreciate everyone who reads and supports our content, Bear Down!

Sep 2, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) helmet on the field after a victory over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zac BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Football receives commitment from Houston-area WR Muizz Tounkara

Oct 28, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats linebacker Jacob Manu #5 celebrates a tackle agaisnt Oregon State Beavers place kicker Atticus Sappington #36 during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

3 Reasons why Arizona Football will have a better Defense than Advertised

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

3-Star Florida WR Isaiah Mizell commits to Arizona Football

Clemson v Arizona

Arizona Basketball: Recruiting Wish List for the Class of 2025

Arizona State v Arizona

Opinion: Ranking the Top 5 Athletes to come out of Arizona

Basha Bears wide receiver Gio Richardson (5) and running back Noah Roberts (29) react to an incomplete pass by the American Leadership Academy Patriots in the dying moments of the game at Basha High School in Chandler on Nov. 17, 2023.

In-State 3-Star WR Gio Richardson commits to Arizona Football

Gardner and Miles tangle

Big XII missed an opportunity with Arizona Basketball and Kansas not doing a Home-and-Away

Florida v Arizona

Ranking the Big XII Matchups for Arizona Basketball in 2024-25

Arizona Wildcats fans Gabriel Leon, left, and Sean Neave, both of Tucson attend the first-ever Acrisure Classic in Palm Desert, Calif., on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023.

FLIP ALERT! Former Cal commit Mays Pese picks Arizona Football

Arizona v Arizona State

Arizona Football adds 3-Star Texas Safety Coleman Patmon

Clemson v Arizona

2026 3-Star OL Michael Langi commits to Arizona Football

Cincinnati v Arizona

Taking a look at the Major Takeaways from Arizona Athletics' 5-Point Plan

Arizona v Arizona State

Arizona Football adds 3-star Dallas-area cornerback recruit Gianni Edwards

Arizona v Stanford

Highly-touted 3-star Hawaii OL recruit Javian Goo commits to Arizona Football

Jan 17, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats new head football coach Brett Brennan (center) gets introduced to the Arizona Wildcats crowd during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

3-star NorCal OL recruit Losipini Tupou commits to Arizona Football

Sep 2, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) helmet on the field after a victory over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zac BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports

In-State DL Kaleb Jones commits to Arizona Football