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Watch: The 6 most interesting things RichRod said at Mondays news conference
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Watch: The 6 most interesting things RichRod said at Mondays news conference

  • Sep 12, 2017
  • Sep 12, 2017 Updated Sep 12, 2017
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The Arizona Wildcats coach talks about his quarterbacks, working in El Paso and why the team will take the bus.

RichRod, Wildcats looking to regroup following Saturday's loss

University of Arizona vs Houston

Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez has words for Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate (14) as he comes off the field after failing to register a first down against Houston in the fourth quarter of their game at Arizona Stadium, Satruday, September 9, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

The Arizona Wildcats are 1-1 following Saturday's loss to Houston, and there may be more questions than answers. The UA used two different quarterbacks in its loss, and while the defense improved, the Wildcats were unable to move the ball against a stout Houston offense. 

Coach Rich Rodriguez met with the media Monday to discuss Saturday's loss, and this week's game against UTEP. Here are the most interesting things he said.

All videos courtesy of the Star's new Twitter feed, @TheWildcaster. Video by the Star's Justin Spears.

No. 1: He feels for the Wildcats' Florida players in the wake of Hurricane Irma

Rich Rodriguez on #HurricaneIrma and the Florida players currently on Arizona's roster: pic.twitter.com/pYx0UKn27I

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 11, 2017

No. 2: He remembers doing TV at UTEP just before being hired at the UA

Rich Rodriguez on his last broadcast as a color analyst at UTEP and its stadium: pic.twitter.com/MB05zosQKj

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 11, 2017

No. 3: He thinks running back J.J. Taylor can really impact the UA's offense

Rich Rodriguez on J.J. Taylor's impact in the offense and how Nick Wilson "tweaked" his ankle: pic.twitter.com/i0jpRq77Mx

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 11, 2017

No. 4: The Wildcats will take a bus to El Paso — and a plane home

Rich Rodriguez on traveling to El Paso via automobile and scheduling games on Friday nights: pic.twitter.com/yiZ0wH7ErQ

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 11, 2017

No. 5: He's optimistic after watching film from Saturday

Rich Rodriguez's opening statement: "We weren't as far off as I thought." pic.twitter.com/7Rhww8ZyhN

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 11, 2017

No. 6: He thinks both Brandon Dawkins and Khalil Tate bring something unique to the offense

Rich Rod on the offense and what quarterbacks brought to the table: pic.twitter.com/cq3U5xnLtw

— The Wildcaster (@TheWildcaster) September 11, 2017

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