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Gameday in Tucson, and the whole college beat
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 Play Action Passing Works: Football Fans Guide (2026)
Learn how play action passing works, why it fools defenders, and how quarterbacks use it to create space downfield in American football,…
How Run Pass Option Plays Work: Football’s Game 2026
See how run pass option plays work in : the unblocked defender read, inside vs. outside zone blocking, backfield deception, and what…
How Film Study Works in College Football (October 2026)
Learn how film study works in college football, from coach prep and player sessions to opponent tendencies, game plans, self-review, and the…
How College Teams Scout Opponents: A Guide (October 2026)
How college teams scout opponents in : film review, tendency charts, staff roles, NCAA rules and how a coach turns a report…
What Coaches Do on Game Day in College Football (2026)
Learn what coaches do on game day in college football in , from pregame planning and in-game calls to postgame review, film…
How College Teams Handle Heat and Hydration in 2026
Our guide to how college teams handle heat and hydration: cooling breaks, water planning, WBGT monitoring, recovery and safety protocols for players…
How Quarterbacks Read Defenses: 5 Clues That Change Games 2026
Learn how quarterbacks read defenses: check alignment, count the safeties, spot the blitz, and pick the right protection before the snap. Guide
How College Football Game Week Preparation Works (2026)
Learn how college football game week preparation works in , from film review and practice planning to travel, media duties, recovery, and…
How College Athletes Eat During the Season (October 2026)
How college athletes eat during the season in : carb-forward meals around practice, protein spread across the day, hydration, game-day fuel and…
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About the site
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.