UA All-American Chris McAlister, returning a kickoff for a touchdown against UCLA in 1996, says: "College in Arizona was awesome."
6. Chris McAlister, defensive back
Years at UA: 1996-98
Career stats:
• 18 interceptions
• 27 pass breakups
• Four career touchdowns
Accomplishments:
• 1998 Mosi Tatupu Award winner
• 1998 Jim Thorpe Award finalist
• 1998 unanimous first-team All-American
• 1997 3rd team All-American (Sporting News)
• Three-time first-team All-Conference
• 1998 Sports Illustrated All-Bowl team
