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Watch: 9 best things Arizona Wildcats said after beating Cal
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Watch: 9 best things Arizona Wildcats said after beating Cal

  • Justin Spears
  • Oct 7, 2018
  • Oct 7, 2018 Updated Oct 8, 2018
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Some late-game heroics by the defense lift Arizona over Cal.

Turnovers help Cats

It wasn't pretty, but Arizona will take it. 

After only producing 265 yards of total offense, Arizona still was able to pull out a 24-17 win over the Cal Golden Bears on Saturday night. 

How did the Wildcats do it?

Five turnovers, with two of them resulting into touchdowns, helped.

The most help came from Colin Schooler's interception in the third quarter, which was punched out by a Cal defender and then picked up by backup cornerback Azizi Hearn for a touchdown. Next was Scottie Young Jr.'s interception which he returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Arizona's defense late in the game was a major component to the victory. Schooler, Hearn, Young, Kevin Sumlin, Khalil Tate and Tony Ellison spoke to the media in the postgame press conference, here's what they had to say. 

Coach's reaction

Kevin Sumlin on Arizona’s “gutty” win over Cal: pic.twitter.com/ojnyTVYLY1

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

The play

Kevin Sumlin on the Colin Schooler-Azizi Hearn interception-fumble return for a touchdown: pic.twitter.com/1E9BJa6mig

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

'That was all planned'

Colin Schooler and Azizi Hearn on the interception-fumble return for a touchdown in the second half: pic.twitter.com/nscckTp9OE

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

'They never quit'

Kevin Sumlin has been impressed with Arizona’s effort through the first half of the season. “They never quit. They play until the end of every game.” pic.twitter.com/EaKR53gkzq

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

Offensive struggles

Khalil Tate and Tony Ellison on Arizona’s defense and the offensive struggles: pic.twitter.com/jv64bWwWyR

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

Turning point?

Colin Schooler on if this is a turning point for Arizona: “If we don’t mess up in the second quarter and play Arizona football, we’re gonna be beating teams a lot more.” pic.twitter.com/M7MtNKkJP5

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

Jamarye Joiner's debut

Khalil Tate says Jamarye Joiner getting into the game was pre-planned. Tony Ellison also talks about the defensive helping the offense. pic.twitter.com/W2rTITuAA9

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

Plan for Joiner

Kevin Sumlin on the decision to play Jamarye Joiner tonight: pic.twitter.com/wS881MOpii

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

Scottie's return

Kevin Sumlin on Scottie Young Jr.: “Football means a great deal to him.” pic.twitter.com/o3CPyrJvEG

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) October 7, 2018

Postgame analysis

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