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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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Former Wildcat Jim Furyk, seen here chipping at shot during this year's Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor Resort, earned this year's PGA of America's Player of the Year award. Allan Henry-US PRESSWIRE

The storybook season for Jim Furyk might be getting a fitting ending. The PGA of America has named the former Arizona Wildcat as its Player of the Year. Furyk won three tournaments this season — none, however, in a Major. The 2010 FedEx Cup champ is now in line in win the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year award, which will be doled out in December.

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“happy birthday to Coach Miller beardown”

- Solomon Hill earning some brownie points before Arizona basketball practice today by wishing coach Sean Miller a happy 42nd birthday.

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“U know you live in the country when: you shake out your uggs to make sure there aren’t any crickets in them and if there are, to get them out”

- Petaluma, Calif., native and ex-Wildcat softball star Sam Banister going rural.

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"truly humbled" - Former Wildcat Mike Thomas, who vaulted to fame on Sunday after hauling in a 50-yard 'Hail Mary' pass to give the Jacksonville Jaguars an improbably win. Thomas' uniform from the game is being sent to the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Photo by JaguarsInsider.com.

“I do not agree what happen in the past as well with @MikeVick but the man PAID HIS DUES. Now let him enjoy his Success. Playing lights out!!”

- Former Wildcat and retired New York Giant Antonio Pierce weighing in on his former peer.

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“I’m watching Man vs. Food, Chicago episode so I can prepare myself for next summer! Finding out all the food hot spots”

- Former Wildcat pitcher Taryne Mowatt, who was traded from the Akron Racers to the Chicago Bandits last week.

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“Heading out to play Pebble Beach. This place is Beautiful!!!!!!!”

- Natalie Gulbis, former Wildcat golfer and LPGA player, rubbing it in the faces of all us stuck behind a desk today.

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“Moorrniiin from Germany”

- Nic Wise playing basketball overseas after his Wildcat career.

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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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The University of Arizona football team lost on Saturday to USC, but that doesn’t mean the weekend was lost for Wildcat Nation. Several former ‘Cats played major roles in the outcome of Sunday’s NFL games.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (left) is congratulated by teammate Wes Welker after scoring one of his three touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field. The Patriots won the game, 39-26. Jason Bridge-US PRESSWIRE

Rob Gronkowski put himself in the national spotlight and on the radar of fantasy football owners in need of a tight end, catching three touchdowns Sunday night in the New England Patriots’ win over Pittsburgh. Gronk is the first rookie in Pats’ history to score three times in a game. His 18 points tied him with Seattle’s Olindo Mare for the most points scored on Sunday.

Mike Thomas scored arguably the biggest touchdown in the league on Sunday, hauling in a 50-yard, Hail Mary pass as time expired to lift the Jacksonville Jaguars to an improbably 31-24 win over Houston.

Texan cornerback Glover Quin swatted the ball away, but directly into the awaiting arms of the ex-Wildcat wide receiver.

It can also be argued as the biggest touchdown of the Jaguars’ season and of Thomas’ career.

Afterward, Thomas was played the role of seasoned vet via Twitter:

“Wont ever forget this…but time to move on and focus on Cleveland!” 

He then relented a bit in his next post:

“Whoooo what a game!!! That was big, man what a great way to win a game. The Jags come thru at the end. We’ll take IT!!!”

Former Wildcat Spencer Larsen also scored his first career touchdown on Sunday, connecting with Denver Bronco rookie quarterback Tim Tebow for the first scoring pass of his career as well.

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“I’m really feeling fly like G6!!!”

- Wildcat cornerback Trevin Wade…before Saturday’s loss to USC.

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“About to clean my apartment so my mom won’t curse me out when she get here tomorrow. Grown and still fear my mama lol”

- Six-foot, 2-inch 277-pound Wildcat defensive end Willie Mobley.

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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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Former Wildcat Trevor Hoffman celebrates his 600th career save following the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park. Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

Trevor Hoffman etched his name deeper into the MLB record books on Sept. 7 by nailing down the 600th career save.

The former Arizona Wildcat is the all-time saves leader, leading New York Yankee legend Mariano Rivera by more than 40 saves.

Not too shabby for a guy who played shortstop during his days as a Wildcat.

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“Man my team bout to kill… I got Eli Manning, Rashard Mendenhall, LeSean McCoy, Reggie Bush, LaDanian Tomlinson, Darren Spole, Anquan Boldin, Chad OchoCinco, YOURS TRULY, Eddie Royal, Sidney Rice, Vernon Davis, Cincinnati Bengals D, Nate Kaeding”

- Jacksonville Jaguar and former Wildcat Mike Thomas showing off his fantasy football team. What? No Nick FolK? No Brandon Manumaleuna? No Rob Gronkowski?

“So very Proud 2 be a part of @ProFastpitch & so very blessd 2 have been w/ @NPFBandits since the beginning! It has been a dream come true!”

- Jennie Finch on her retirement from professional softball

“Today is the last day I pull up my tube socks and put on my glitter headband this season. Let’s do this!!”

- Former Wildcat track-and-field star Brianna Glenn getting herself psyched up for the Continental Cup in Croatia. The season didn’t end well for Glenn. Read her take on it here:

MY SO CALLED FABULOUS LIFE

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