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Jon Wilner’s college football rewind: Top-10 tumult, BYU wins as the Big 12 celebrates, CFP expansion looms, QB woes everywhere and more.
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Michael Lev’s college football Top 25 (plus five) for Week 7: No. 1 Georgia stumbles; Texas plummets; and BYU leads the way for the suddenly relevant Big 12.
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Strong winds Saturday morning didn't stop hundreds of Tucsonans from lining East Speedway near North Country Club Road for a "No Kings" rally.
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Don’t wait till the last minute to make your Halloween plans. Get your costume ready and head to one of these fun, spooky events happening around town this month. (This list is for adults; if you're looking for family friendly events, see our roundup at tucne.ws/spookykids.)
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Greg Hansen’s notebook: John “Button” Salmon urged Arizona’s team to “Bear Down” just before he died 100 years ago. His last words grew into one of college sports’ top slogans.
Michael Lev column: Despite the U.S. government working against them, international student-athletes are thriving at Arizona — and helping create unique opportunities for personal growth and team bonding.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Arizona football's history reveals the difficulty of sustaining success, with only a handful of teams reaching 5-1 starts, highlighting the significance of Brennan’s current achievements.
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Jon Wilner’s college football rewind: Top-10 tumult, BYU wins as the Big 12 celebrates, CFP expansion looms, QB woes everywhere and more.
Michael Lev’s college football Top 25 (plus five) for Week 7: No. 1 Georgia stumbles; Texas plummets; and BYU leads the way for the suddenly relevant Big 12.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: John “Button” Salmon urged Arizona’s team to “Bear Down” just before he died 100 years ago. His last words grew into one of college sports’ top slogans.
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“American Classics & Currents,” which opened Friday with a concert in Green Valley and repeated Sunday at Catalina Foothills, picks up where Music Director Eric Holtan and True Concord left off last season — exploring America and the music that defines us as we mark 250 years.
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