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VIDEO: Arizona QB Noah Fifita on learning the history of 'Bear Down'
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VIDEO: Arizona QB Noah Fifita on learning the history of 'Bear Down'

  • Justin Spears
  • Oct 16, 2026
  • Oct 16, 2026 Updated Oct 23, 2026
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Arizona quarterbacks Noah Fifita discussed how he learned about the history of "Bear Down" through Chuck Cecil and Ricky Hunley.

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100 years of Bear Down: A century of tradition, pride and impact at Arizona

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Bear Down, "a special phrase that connects this university all around the globe," has been the University of Arizona's motto for 100 years. 

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