ARIZONA WILDCAT vs. ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS

As Told by the Snarky Palooka

The Arizona Wildcats can ‘forget the Alamo Bowl,’ as archrival Arizona State uses overtime theatrics to end the UA’s three-year reign as Territorial Cup champs with a 30-29 win Thursday night in Tucson

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Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict hurt his knee late in Thursday’s game against Arizona. As the saying goes in Tempe: Nobody’s Burfict.

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Siamese fighting fish: That was Robert Golden, UA vs. Deveron Carr, ASU, both players wearing uniform No. 1 getting into an early-game, one-on-one tussle. Perhaps the two cornerbacks were confused as to why both of them were on the field at the same time. 

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Arizona kicker Alex Zendejas possibly looking to fly away in the moments after having his second critical PAT attempt blocked in Arizona 30-29 loss to ASU. Chris Morrison-US PRESSWIRE

The Territorial Cup is recognized as the oldest contested trophy in the FBS.

It will remain the oldest until someone finally takes a metal detector and digs up the Jabroni Cup — jewel of the Brooklyn College vs. CCNY rivalry — from the sand of Coney Island.

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2:13 – 1Q: Thomas Weber, 52-yard FG

ASU 3, UA 0

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College football needs more running punts. This game in the first half, however, simply needs fewer punts.

It’s 3-0 after the first quarter, thanks to five punts, a Sun Devil field goal and three Arizona three-and-outs.

If I wanted an exhibition of kicking and flailing legs, I’d have gone and watched a 6th-grade gym-class soccer game — at least until someone called the authorities about a middle-aged man yelling at middle school students.

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How bad is it? Trevor Hankins of ASU squirreled a punt off his shin for net gain of 8-yards.

Not to be outdone, Arizona’s Alex Zendejas just boomed a zero-yard punt. Just wait, the night’s about to get worse for Zendejas.

In case you were wondering, Ruben Rodriguez once booted a punt -2 yards for the Seattle Seahawks.

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An ESPN commentator accused ASU quarterback Brock Osweiler of leading his receivers with his eyes…presumable instead of leading them with his rugged good looks, flannel shirt and killer survival instincts. Did I mention the axe slung over his shoulder?

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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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Arizona wide receiver Juron Criner flips on his head in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats' 24-21 loss to Southern California in Tucson. Chris Morrison-US PRESSWIRE

Juron Criner and the once 20^th-ranked University of Arizona football team have seen their Rose Bowl bid upended by three consecutive losses to Stanford, Southern California and Oregon.

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Wildcat wide receiver Juron Criner busts a few moves during his audition for the University of Arizona break-dancing squad.

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NEWS

NCAA Selection Sunday into the ’Big Dance’ is always a fun day, regardless of the sport — or if you happen to be one of the programs left looking from the outside in at the field of 64 teams.

The NCAA announced its 2010 women’s volleyball tournament brackets on Sunday.

Among the opening round matchups is a Wildcat-on-Wildcat contest pitting the University of Arizona (20-11) against Northwestern (19-11) in the first round of the University Park, Pennsylvania Region.

The Wildcats square off against one another on Dec. 3 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The victor advances to face the winner between the University of Northern Iowa and Missouri.  

Arizona has never won an NCAA volleyball title. But that doesn’t mean the Wildcats are confident:

“First victim northwestern !!!! Let’s go!!!!!!!!”

- Arizona outside hitter Courtney Karst via Twitter

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TWITTER

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“I surely miss “elite status”.”

- Popular former Wildcat and ex-Harlem Globetrotter Eugene Edgerson pining for the old days?

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“I think it’s crap that they let someone that’s a DANCER be on dancing with the stars!!!”

- Former Wildcat softball star and current Texas Tech assistant coach Kristie Fox venting after watching too much reality television.

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EVER WONDER IF COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYERS WATCH EACH OTHER ON TELEVISION?

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“Bob knight the worst announcer”

- Arizona guard Dondre Wise watching Kansas State’s 17-point win over Gonzaga on ESPN.

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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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(WILD)CAT-PHISHING

Reaching out to Wildcat Nation through alternate mediums:

We Tweeted University of Arizona Athletic Director Greg Byrne after allegations arose about former Wildcat Rob Waldrop accepting money from retired agent Josh Luchs.

@AtPressTime: “Greg, what steps does the UA take to prevent current athletes from such temptations?

@GregByrne: “You have to have consistent education and interaction with SA’s and compliance. Also coaches have to stay aware.”

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Bobcat on Bobcat Crime

Richard Jefferson throws down a dunk while another Wildcat hoops star, Jordan Hill watches on during the Spurs and Rockets final tune-up for the NBA season opener this week. Soobum Im-US PRESSWIRE

 The NBA tipped-off its season this week, which means that the summer vacation is over and it’s back to work for 10 former Wildcats.

Among the ex-Arizona basketball players taking to the hardwood this season is Richard Jefferson of the San Antonio Spurs and Jordan Hill of the Houston Rockets.

Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards; Jerryd Bayless, New Orleans Hornets; Mike Bibby, Atlanta Hawks; Chase Budinger, Houston Rockets; Channing Frye, Phoenix Suns; Jordan Hill, Houston Rockets; Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers; Richard Jefferson, San Antonio Spurs; Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks; and Luke Walton, Los Angeles Lakers

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THOUGHTS: Go out to former Wildcat player and Pima Community College assistant coach Brenda Frese, who informed reporters at Tuesday’s University of Maryland media day that her 2-year-old son has begun treatment for Leukemia. Frese has turned around the once moribund women’s basketball program, guiding the Terps to the 2006 NCCA title.

Said Frese via Twitter:

“So many have reached out to our family recently. I could spend all day & night thanking each of you. We’re very touched by the support. THX!” 

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TWITTER

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“just because your not ready, doesn’t mean the person that your gonna wanna settle for, is gonna want to settle for yu.”

- Solomon Hill, the wise guru of the Arizona basketball program.

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“Learning to play two positions is tougher than I thought.”

- Kevin Parrom contemplating the life of a guard/forward.

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“Imma start investing in 5hoyr energy shots”

- Wildcat wide receiver Dan Buckner in need of a boost.

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