Bear Down…and Blog!

Current and former University of Arizona athletes are always making news and not always in traditional mediums. We scoured the Internet and found Wildcats online by visiting these lynx

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Plays such as this one, blocking Clippers guard Eric Gordon, have caught the eye of Channing Frye's teammate Steve Nash this season. Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

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PRAISE FROM CAESAR

“Huge game from Channing Frye tonight! Must of listened to Jock Jams on the way to the arena!”

- Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns guard on teammate and former Wildcat center Channing Frye, who scored 29 points and grabbed 5 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers.

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(WILD)CAT PHISHING

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Hey, former Wildcat and Harlem Globetrotter Eugene Edgerson:

@WildkatEdgerson Tweeting fun questions to former Wildcats. You still rocking the afro?

@AtPressTime Some things don’t change…yes, I’m still proudly rocking my ‘fro.

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NEWS

The International Olympic Committee honored former Wildcat and LPGA great Annika Sorenstam with its “Women and Sport” achievement award on Dec. 3 at the LPGA Rolex Awards Reception in Orlando.

“I was surprised and honored to receive the “woman and sport” award from the IOC at tonight’s Rolex LPGA Dinner.”

- Annika Sorenstam, via Twitter

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TWITTER

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“Going to the National Championship, can only imagine wat that feel like.. But big up’s to Oregon, represent the Pac-10 !!”

- Arizona cornerback Robert Golden wishing conference foes Oregon best of luck in the BCS title game against Auburn.

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“Just did an interview with Steve Kerr Went well ! Real cool guy!”

- Derrick Williams on a recent encounter between Wildcat greats, both past and present.

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“So…I was told tonight by a Swede that I look exactly like a Swedish action movie actress haha hmm don’t know how to take that”

- Taryne Mowatt, ex-Arizona softball pitcher, getting hit on by a sweet-talking Swede.

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“Headed to Oakland! What are some cool, hip, bay area phrases I can use over the weekend?!”

- Ex-Arizona track and field star Brianna Glenn looking for some lingo. I’ve got this one, Brianna, having grown up in Oakland (N.J.) myself. Walk up to the first guy you see and say “I’m about to pop a clown up in Oaktown!”

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“Whose going to the omega party tonight??”

- Arizona wide receiver Dan Buckner, to quote the 80s hair-band Poison, ain’t looking for nothing but a good time.

I’ll tell you who’s is not heading to the Omega party…

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Bear Down…and Blog!

Current and former University of Arizona athletes are always making news and not always in traditional mediums. We scoured the Internet and found Wildcats online by visiting these lynx

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Mike Bell makes his final run of the afternoon against the New England Patriots. The Browns' running back and former Wildcat's woes continued on Sunday. Bell was injured on the play. Jason Miller-US PRESSWIRE

Competing on the depth chart behind the red-hot running back Peyton Hillis isn’t an ideal situation for anyone aspiring to make a name for himself in the NFL. Just ask Mike Bell. The former Wildcat has bounced around the league for five years with stints on the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles and with his current team the Cleveland Browns. Bell (14 career touchdowns) carried the ball six times in Cleveland’s upset victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The last one, seen above, forced him from the game due to a hip injury. D’oh.

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TWITTER

 “I’ve noticed there are alot of Mike/Micheal Thomas’s in this world. I should change my name like Ocho, I’m thinkin Sir Lucious …. what yall thank??” 

- Ex-Wildcat receiver Mike Thomas…or should I say current Jacksonville Jaguar receiver Sir Lucious?

“Me performing last night during the costume contest... Madea style! Hahaha” - Former Wildcat volleyball star Kim Glass, er...I mean Madea.

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“Playin this #NBA2k11 for money right now”

- Former Arizona hoopster Nic Wise eschewing the shackles of the NCAA.

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“Good workout just now…getting ready for Nashville and the CMA’s ”

- Ex-Wildcat softball star Taryne Mowatt on her work hard, play hard attitude, y’all.

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“Spent 300 on grocery and Yall ain’t got nutter butters.. im done with wal mart”

- Wildcat safety Anthony Wilcox in need of his Nutter Butter fix

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“Fresh Shrimp from the gulf… So very delish! So fresh, they are even sweet!”

- Jennie Finch fattening up after her retirement from pro softball.

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ARIZONA WILDCATS SPORTS: BEAR DOWN…AND BLOG

Former University of Arizona athletes are always making news and not always in traditional mediums. We scoured the Internet and found Wildcats online by visiting these lynx

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The Arizona Wildcat equipment room days before heading to Pullman. Twitter photo via UA Athletic Director Greg Byrne.

Preparation for game day doesn’t always pertain to players and coaches. The University of Arizona equipment staff is packed and ready to go days in advance off the Wildcats’ road trip to Pullman, Wash., on Saturday to face the Cougars of Washington State.

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NEWS

Former Arizona defensive tackle Rob Waldrop was among 30 players “on the take” from ex-sports agent Josh Luchs, alleges a Sports Illustrated story out this week. The All-American defensive tackle denied the report to TucsonCitizen.com’s Anthony Gimino. Now, Arizona athletic director Greg Byrne has weighed in on the allegations this evening via Twitter:

“Just had a wonderful conversation w/former UA great Rob Waldrop….wanted everyone to know that he absolutely denies Josh Luchs allegations.”

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“Soak. Shave. Stretch. Sleep”

- Wildcat hoopster Solomon Hill laying out the secrets to his success.

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“There is an older lady at the game who thinks she’s Susan Sarandon in Bull Durham.” 

- Ex-Cat and Akron Racer hurler Taryne Mowatt commenting on the fans.

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