UA sports Throwback Thursday: Arizona vs. Nevada 2012
Arizona defeated Nevada 49-48 in the 2012 New Mexico Bowl.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25), left, fends off Nevada linebacker Jeremiah Green (54) for a few more yards in the first quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona safety Marquis Flowers (2) shows off the ball after he came up with it after the scramble for an onside kick in the fourth quarter against Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Nevada defensive back Duke Williams (5) snatches the ball from Arizona wide receiver Garic Wharton (16) for an interception in the third quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) twists from the grip of Nevada linebacker Dray Bell (26) on run in the third quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona defensive lineman Chris Merrill (71), top, and Arizona safety Jared Tevis (38) team-up to stop Nevada running back Stefphon Jefferson (25) in the second quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona wide receiver Trevor Ermisch (20), left, slams into Nevada wide receiver Kendall Brock (20) stopping his kickoff return in the second quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) tumbles into the end zone after being upended just short of the goal line in the second quarter against Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) strides into the end zone practically untouched for a score in the second quarter against Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) slices through the Nevada defense and Nevada linebacker Jeremiah Green (54) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona defensive lineman Lamar De Rego (93) celebrates on a wild Wildcat sideline in the final seconds of a 49-48 win over Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25), right, and Nevada linebacker Dray Bell (26) slam into the umpire David Goodwin as Carey plunges into the Wolf Pack secondary in the second quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona linebacker C.J. Dozier (9) manages to corral Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo (17) on a run around the end in the first quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) squeezes his way between Nevada linebacker Albert Rosette (51), left, and Nevada linebacker DeAndre Boughton (42) for a touchdown in the second quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona wide receiver Austin Hill (29) stiff arms his way out of the grip of Nevada linebacker Jeremiah Green (54) following his catch in the first quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona safety Jared Tevis (38) can't quite come up with the sack as Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo (17) slips through his fingers in the second half of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) shares high-fives with the crowd surrounding the awards podium following the UA's improbable come back over Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Nevada tight end Zach Sudfeld catches a pass for his second touchdown of the gam as Arizona's Shaquille Robinson, left, and Jared Tevis defend during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona's John Bonano kicks the game-winning extra point as Kyle Dugandzic holds against Nevada during the final seconds of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Nevada in Albuquerque, N.M., Dec. 15, 2012. Arizona won 49-48. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) squeezes his way between Nevada linebackers Albert Rosette, left, and DeAndre Boughton (42) for a touchdown in the second quarter of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Dec. 15, 2012. Arizona won 49-48.
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2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona defensive lineman Lamar De Rego (93) celebrates on a wild Wildcat sideline in the final seconds of a 49-48 win over Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Dec. 15, 2012. Arizona won 49-48.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona's Austin Hill catches a 63-yard pass for a touch own in front of Nevada's C.J. Dozier during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Dec. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Elliot Taylor (45) makes a concession to the freezing pre-game temperatures with a baklava mask as he warms up before the kickoff against Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Kylan Butler (2) celebrates as the Wildcats get the ball back clinging to a one-point lead over Nevada in the last seconds of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona wide receiver Austin Hill (29) pulls down a first down catch over Nevada defensive back Duke Williams (5) in the third quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) and Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez embrace after their Wildcats defeated Nevada 49-48 in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona safety Marquis Flowers (2), right, draws a bead on the loose onside kick after it slipped out of the grip of Nevada tight end Kolby Arendse (86) in the fourth quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
the Arizona defense swarms Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo (17) for a stop in the second half of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer (33), right, goes head to head with Nevada running back Nick Hale (32) on the goal line to avert a Wolf Pack score in the second half of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona quarterback Matt Scott (10) manages to dump the ball out of bounds despite the grip of Nevada linebacker Albert Rosette (51) in the fourth quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez tries to get the officials to add a few precious seconds to the clock in the fourth quarter against Nevada in he New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona cornerback Shaquille Richardson (5) falls on the ball after Nevada running back Stefphon Jefferson (25) coughed it up in the third quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona safety Marquis Flowers (2) brings down Nevada running back Stefphon Jefferson (25) in the second half of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Nevada defensive back Khalid Wooten (2) comes between Arizona wide receiver David Richards (80) and the ball in the end zone thwarting a Wildcat score in the fourth quarter of the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Daniel Jenkins (3) celebrates as the Wildcats get the ball back with a one-point lead in the last few seconds against Nevada in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey (25) gets carried off the field by the fans after the Wildcats came from behind in the final seconds to defeat Nevada 49-48 in the New Mexico Bowl, at University Stadium, University of New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
The 2012 championship trophy, unique to each game and made by Marcellus and Elizabeth Media of the Zia Pueblo, on display during the Kickoff Luncheon at the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona cheerleaders Emma Garner, top, and Raul Gonzalez warm up in the hall outside the conference room at the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino before the Kickoff Luncheon leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 New Mexico Bowl — Arizona vs. Nevada
Arizona receiver Dan Buckner gets up and dances as the UA marching band floods in among the tables to play Bear Down at the Kickoff Luncheon at the Hard Rock Cafe and Casino during events leading up to the New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 14, 2012, Albuquerque, N.M.
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Wildcats will face New Mexico in Dec. 19 New Mexico Bowl, held in Albuquerque.