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Gameday guides, rivalry weeks, fan culture and honest gear picks — for Wildcats followers, Tucson alumni and anyone reading the wider NCAA football and basketball season.
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How Beat Reporters Cover a College Team: The Full Process 2026
How beat reporters cover a college team, from weekly schedules and source building to game-day notes, interviews, deadlines and verification.
How to Tell Real Recruiting News From Speculation 2026
Learn how to tell real recruiting news from speculation: trace the claim to its first appearance, read the wording, check the dates,…
How NIL Marketplace Deals Are Negotiated 2026
Learn how NIL marketplace deals are negotiated in , from valuation and terms to compliance, so athletes and families can approach offers…
How College Football Kickoff Classics Work (October 2026)
How college football kickoff classics work in : who runs them, how the guarantee and ticket sales work, why fans complain, and…
How to Read Coachspeak at Press Conferences (2026)
Learn how to read coachspeak at press conferences, spot evasive answers, and understand what a coach’s wording reveals about a game, player,…
How Spring Transfer Portal Moves Affect Depth Charts (2026)
See how spring transfer portal moves affect depth charts in : departures, arrivals, eligibility, position battles and how one signing reshapes several…
How College Football Playoff Expansion Changed the Sport 2026
How college football playoff expansion changed the sport: 12 teams, five automatic bids, December home games, and what it means for recruiting…
How Walk-On Scholarships Are Awarded: A Practical Guide 2026
How walk-on scholarships are awarded , what coaches weigh before recommending aid, how roster openings and tryouts shape your odds, and what…
How College Athletes Handle Social Media Attention (2026)
How college athletes handle social media attention: setting boundaries, managing game day, handling hostile comments, and protecting their well-being in .
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Written for the people in the stands
Wild About AZ Cats is a guide to following the Wildcats and the wider college game — gameday, rivalry weeks, fan culture and the gear that survives a whole season.
It starts in Tucson and widens out to NCAA football and basketball wherever the season leads.