Photos: Jedd Fisch's Wildcats prep for 2021 season with training camp
The Arizona Wildcats and first-year coach Jedd Fisch are warming up for the start of the 2021 season. Here are some of the best photos from training camp so far.
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Running back Darius "Bam" Smith kicks up chunks of turf while running through a footwork drill during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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Head coach Jedd Fisch watches his backfield players work on handoffs during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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Cornerback Treydan Stukes runs the gauntlet while running through a ball protection drill during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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Defensive lineman Mo Diallo gets loosened up as the Wildcats get ready for the night's workout during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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Quarterback Jordan McCloud gets some air while dropping into the pocket during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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Receiver Boobie Curry jumps over the surrounding dummies to pull down a catch while running routes during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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Safety Jaydin Young slips through the pads as he works on his ball protection during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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Rourke Freeburg gets loosened up with other members of the Wildcat defense during the University of Arizona's preseason practice on Dick Tomey Field, Tucson, Ariz., August 19, 2021.
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The Arizona Wildcats warm-up during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 13th, 2021.
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Arizona Head Coach Jedd Fisch, center, speaks with the running backs during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 13th, 2021.
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Arizona quarterbacks Will Plummer, left, and Gunner Cruz are listed as co-starters for Saturday’s opener against BYU.
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Arizona quarterback Jordan McCloud, 4, and fellow quarterbacks run through drills during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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Water spins off the ball while Arizona quarterback Gunner Cruz, 9, throughs the ball during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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Arizona wide receiver Dorian Singer, 24, catches the ball over wide receiver Jaden Clark, 26, while running a drill during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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Arizona wide receiver Thomas Reid III, 16, catches the ball during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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Arizona tight end Colby Powers, 83, catches the ball during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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Arizona quarterback Brayden Zermeno, 12, waits for his turn to run through a drill during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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Arizona Assistant coach Brennan Carroll empties a trash can filled with water after warm-ups during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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ABOVE: Jedd Fisch and the Wildcats will have a tactical and motivational advantage when they take on BYU on Saturday night in Las Vegas. RIGHT: Jedd Fisch is a double-digit underdog in his first-ever game as a head coach. But Jon Wilner believes the Wildcats will not only cover but win.
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Arizona Director of Strength and Conditioning Tyler Owens claps while players warm-up during football practice at Dick Tomey Practice Fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 17th, 2021.
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Arizona running back Jalen John runs through a running back drill during Arizona Football's practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 9th, 2021.
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Arizona wide receiver Brian Casteel, 5, catches the ball in the air while running a route during Arizona Football's practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 9th, 2021.
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Arizona assistant coach Brennan Carroll, center, talks with the offensive line during Arizona Football's practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 9th, 2021.
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Arizona assistant coach Chuck Cecil, center left, headbutts safety Jaxen Turner, 21, before warm-ups during Arizona Football's practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 9th, 2021.
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The sun sets behind Dick Tomey Football practice fields during Arizona Football's practice in Tucson, Ariz. on August 9th, 2021.
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Arizona football players walk into the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center for practice at the Dick Tomey Practice Fields in August 2021.
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Receiver Dorian Singer tries swipes at the ball while working on ball protection drills on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Quarterback Jordan McCloud cocks to throw on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Running back Stevie Rocker Jr. takes a handoff on the second day of preseason workouts at Dick Tomey fields.
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Defensive line coach Ricky Hunley has pat on the helmet for linebacker Rashie Hodge Jr. on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Defensive backs coach Chuck Cecil, left, compares bulk with lineman Paiton Fears on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Wildcat masked Colton Angle takes a throw on the corn hole targets during FanFest on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Receiver Tayvian Cunningham has an eye for the ball while running route drills on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Receiver Jaden Clark goes up to bring down a catch on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Tight end Bryce Wolma cradles a throw on his route on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Tight end Stacey Marshall Jr. watches the ball into this hands running route drills on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Tight end Connor Hutchings takes a throw on the run on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Quarterback Brayden Zermeno keeps his eyes on his target while going through drills on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Quarterbacks Gunner Cruz, left, and Will Plummer throws to receivers on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Quarterbacks Will Plummer, left, Gunner Cruz and Jordan McCloud work on throwing to routes with the receivers on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Running back James Bohls gets a few reps during a drill on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Members of the crowd get comfortable while watching the Wildcats go through their paces on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Taraji Berryhill, sister of UA receiver Stanley Berryhill III gets a caricature done by artist Joh Munson during FanFest on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Seth Hella eyes his next move during an epic game of Jenga during the FanFest on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Defensive coordinator Don Brown keeps on an eye on the proceedings as the Wildcats get stretched out on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Head coach Jedd Fisch watches his quarterbacks take snaps on the second day of pre-season workouts at Dick Tomey fields, Tucson, Ariz., August 7, 2021,.
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Receiver Anthony Simpson brushes his way around a coach throwing a pad during a practice earlier this month. Simpson earned the coveted No. 1 jersey after an impressive training camp.
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Fans stand in the shade while watching Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Arizona quarterback Jordan McCloud, 4, runs a drill during Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Lio Klastow, right, 5, makes a face while John Mason, caricaturist, draws Klastow and his sister at Arizona Football's fan fest during their first day of practice next to Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Arizona Head Coach Jedd Fisch, right, throws the ball to Arizona wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham, 11, during a wide receiver drill at Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Arizona corner back McKenzie Barnes, 15, warm-ups with fellow teammates during Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Tight end Zach Williams catches the ball during Arizona's first day of practice at the Dick Tomey Practice Fields on Aug. 6, 2021.
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Arizona quarterback Jordan McCloud, 4, throws the ball during a quarterback drill at Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Arizona wide receiver Tayvian Cunningham, 11, runs a drill during Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Arizona Football players warm-up during Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Fans watch as Arizona Football runs drills during Arizona Football's first day of practice at Dick Tomey Football practice fields in Tucson, Ariz. on August 6th, 2021.
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Arizona will hold 13 open training camp practices from Aug. 6-21.
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