Photos: First day of spring ball for Arizona Wildcats
The Wildcats opened their spring season and their first day under new head coach Jedd Fisch in the rain and with a few fans, March 23, 2021, Tucson, Ariz.
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Quarterback Gunner Cruz watches his pass head to the arms of receiver Jamarye Joiner during drills on the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
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Running back Michael Wiley draws down on the ball during drills on the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
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Running back Jalen John shoves his way through Nick Moore, left, and Cameron Fietz during a ball protection drill on the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
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Quarterback Nick Moore throws downfield as the Wildcats work out on the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
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Tight end Jack Koceman reaches out to bring in a catch as the rain falls on the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
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Running back Jalen John high steps his way through a drill with the other ball carriers on the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
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Receiver Jamarye Joiner tracks a throw while running routes on the first day of spring practice.
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First year head coach Jedd Fisch works a bit with the quarterbacks on the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
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A couple dozen fans brave the rain, wind and chill to watch the first day of spring practice for the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., March 23, 2021.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
UofA football opened spring practice under dreary conditions, but the two-plus-hour session was full of energy and enthusiasm.
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