Legendary University of Arizona quarterback John “Button” Salmon didn’t just utter the infamous phrase “Bear Down.” He was also a master of bad jokes back in his day – or so we would imagine (just roll with it). JBS cracks wise with Wildcat Nation:

 

@jordanchill43 I think my head just exploded.

— John Button Salmon (@GR8SalmonsGhost) January 18, 2013

@jbamacriner82 Sounds like you need more lotion in your life.

— John Button Salmon (@GR8SalmonsGhost) January 18, 2013

@uofaddison54Dwight IS the new Shaq. I heard he’s filming Shazam II this off-season.

— John Button Salmon (@GR8SalmonsGhost) January 18, 2013

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One barometer for judging the success of a college basketball program is the amount of players a school sends to the NBA. All told, 39 former Wildcats have played in the NBA and ABA. This season, there are 10 ex-‘Cats are competing among the NBA’s best.

GILBERT ARENAS of the Washington Wizards. Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE

GILBERT ARENAS

(AKA Agent Zero, the Hibachi)

WILDCAT YEARS: 1999-00 to 2000-2001

15.8 PPG

NBA CAREER: 10th season, 22.7 PPG

Golden State Warriors (2), Washington Wizards (8)

HOW IT ENDED: Loss to Duke in 2001 NCAA Finals

THE SKINNY: When not injured or suspended, the Hibachi — a three-time all-star — can be one of the hottest shooters in the league.

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JERRYD BAYLESS of the New Orleans Hornets. Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE

 

JERRYD BAYLESS

WILDCAT YEARS: 2007-08

19.7 PPG

NBA CAREER: 3rd Season, 6.5 PPG

Portland Trailblazers (2)

New Orleans Hornets (1)

HOW IT ENDED: First round exit to West Virginia

THE SKINNY: Sitting behind perennial all-star Chris Paul on the Hornets’ depth chart at guard doesn’t help Bayless’ playing time.

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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

PHOTOS

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.

TWITTER

“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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