Matt Scott has the Wildcats pointed in the right direction.
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Oregon State coach Mike Riley. Grover Cleveland. John Travolta. Bristol and Levi.

Second chances are rare. Making them work is even rarer.

Arizona Wildcats quarterback Matt Scott did more than anyone could have expected in the first game of his second stint as a starter. Three hundred total yards, six touchdown drives, and one huge W.

It was like watching a brand new offense, which is a big credit to the coaching staff. We’ve seen teams make major adjustments in preparation for a bowl game or even during a bye week, but in just six days? I can barely change my mind in six days.

Scott made a lot of people change their minds.

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