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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Former Wildcat Bobby Wade declares a Redskin touchdown on Aug. 13 in Washington’s 42-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. Wade is among 21 ex-Arizona players on NFL rosters this summer.

Are you a diehard Wildcat fan with no allegiances to an NFL franchise?

Five teams boast multiple Wildcats, including the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and, naturally, the Chicago Bears.

Bears Down, Arizona. Bears Down, Red and Blue.

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TWITTER

“Visited the Dom cathedral and climbed 533 stairs to the top. I’m not conditioned for that kind of workout”

- Former Wildcat and world-class long jumper Brianna Glenn on the perils of visiting European landmarks.

“On July 27th 1987… jordan hill was born…thank yall for caring a lil bit”

- Ex-Wildcat center Jordan Hill looking for some birthday love.

Sidebar: By using his middle initial — “C” for Craig — in his Twitter name, Hill’s handle is JordanCHill43. Jordan’s Chillin,’ indeed as an integral member of the Houston Rockets.

“im playin scategory right now… is waffles a junk food??? by itself no syrup on it…..”

- Andre Iguodala taking some time to exercise his mind before the joining the USA National basketball team for the FIBA World Championships, which begin Aug. 28.

“I wish I invented corn nuts. (via @KateFerg) just start telling people you did. Ha”

- Amanda Beard ruing her career choice to become a seven-time Olympic-medal-winning swimmer.

“What a FAVRE day. How was your FARVE day? Lol welcome back GOAT”

- Antonio Pierce perhaps re-thinking his decision of retiring from the New York Giants and taking his unbiased opinion to ESPN as an analyst.

“No place like home now back to the HEAT and I ain’t talkn wade bosh and bron”

- Former Wildcat Jason Terry presumably leaving his hometown of Seattle, Wash., a city with an average August temperature of 74 degrees.

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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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Kurt Busch during qualifying for the SaveMart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

BURNING RUBBER

The NASCAR season has hit its halfway point and former Arizona Wildcat Kurt Busch is riding high and tight.

The ex-Arizona dorm rat’s 2,524 points place him fifth overall in the Sprint Cup points standings after 18 races. His 11 top-10 finishes and $4.413 million in earnings this year allows him to buy more Ramen Noodles than any other driver on the circuit.

This week, Busch will burn rubber at Indianapolis’ fabled Brickyard 400.

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“good luck 2 u 2nite I’m prayin for ya either way remember God’s will will be done 4 u man will not determine ur future!”

- Fendi Onobun to former Wildcat teammate Nic Wise on the morning of the June 24’s NBA Draft. Wise, unfortunately, went un-drafted.

“Leaving the Rockets gym, good workout”

- Houston native Wise on July 1. Wise is not listed on any of the NBA summer rosters.

“Heading to neighbor Michael Milken’s 60th birthday party” 

- Annika Sorenstam on the former Wildcat golfer’s evening plans.

“Just saw a guy outrun a cop that was chasing him. Cop just stopped and gave up. He should really think about doing more cardio” 

- Former track ‘Cat Brianna Glenn doling out advice to a boy in blue

“This morning I was attempting handstand push ups. I think I will bring a helmet next time just in case. Hahaha”

- Wildcat and Olympic swim sensation Amanda Beard on her upside down life outside the pool.

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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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Frye-ing High

Former Wildcat Channing Frye and his Phoenix Suns teammates finished their sweep of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Fyre and company have a few days to rest before Monday's Western Conference Finals Game One against the Los Angeles Lakers. Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

TWITTER

“Deviststing to Learn about the death of Erica Blasberg fellow LPGA player.”

- Former UA golfer Natalie Gulbis on the death of ex-Wildcat Erica Blasberg, 25, who died unexpectedly on Sunday in her Henderson, Nev., home.

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“The LPGA is mourning the loss of Erica Blasberg. She was a popular player and well liked. My thoughts are with her family.”

- Ex-Cat Annika Sorenstam on Blasberg’s passing.

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“The last 2 6th man of the year are from the 206 now thatz town bizness congrats to my guy JC”

 - Former Wildcat basketball player Jason Terry, congratulating Atlanta Hawk guard Jamal Crawford on winning this year’s NBA Sixth Man Award. Terry, who won the award in 2009, and Crawford both hail from the 206, aka the area code for Seattle.

We’re currently following many former Wildcats and Tucson athletes on Twitter including: Jerryd Bayless, Amanda Beard, Mike Bibby, Jennie Finch, Rob Gronkowski, Natalie Gulbis, Jordan Hill, Ian Kinsler, Lorena Ochoa, Fendi Onobun, Antonio Pierce, Damon Stoudamire, Annika Sorenstam, Jason Terry, and Bobby Wade.

Add your favorite Wildcats to our list by e-mailing inprogressatpresstime@gmail.com.

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FACE RACE

Current standings in the race to get 100,000 Facebook fans:

Wildcats 43,777

Sun Devils 40,953

Become a fan at 

“I Bet Arizona Can Find 100,000 Fans Before ASU Can”

YOU TUBE

FENDI FOR HIMSELF

The news that the St. Louis Rams selected Fendi Onobun in the sixth round of the NFL draft surely caused some double takes in Wildcat Hoops Nation. After three years playing for the UA basketball team, Onobun transferred to his hometown University of Houston to play for the school’s football team. The gamble paid off. If his sensational special teams play or freakish athleticism wasn’t enough to woo the Rams, then his promotional YouTube.com video surely sealed his future.

The song will lure you in, his skills will keep you watching: Fendis Pro Day

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WHERE’S WILDCAT

I’m a sucker for a well-crafted “where are they now” column. Javier Morales’ recent TucsonCitizen.com post “Update on how former UA players are faring internationally” piqued my interest. Click here to see some of the official team sites of squads that boasts former Wildcats. Warning: you best brush up on your Polish before clicking:

BENNETT DAVISON – Gold Coast Blaze, Australia

DANIEL DILLON – Melbourne Tigers, Australia

RUBEN DOUGLAS – Cajasol Sevilla, Spain

JASON GARDNER – EWE Baskets Oldenburg, Germany

JESUS VERDEJO – Quebradillas Pirates, Puerto Rico

MARCUS WILLIAMS – Austin Toros, Texas

LOREN WOODS – Mahram Sport Club, Israel

MICHAEL WRIGHT – Turow Zgorzelec, Poland

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ANNIKA CHATS WITH PEOPLE

Annika Sorenstam is settling into a life without the rigors of the LPGA Tour rather effortlessly…somewhat. This week she’s not waxing about the challenges of lob wedges. Instead, she’s offering advice on the trials of motherhood in this week’s People Magazine Celebrity Blog.

“Annika Sorenstam: How golf prepared me for motherhood” 

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