Running backs coach Bobby Kennedy talks about the big question he faces in the fall - who is going to start at running back?

Kennedy, 34, was hired by Mackovic shortly after he took over for Tomey in early December. Kennedy spent the past six seasons as running backs coach at Wake Forest.

WILDCAT: What's it like being on the staff that replaces Dick Tomey, who was at Arizona for 14 seasons before quitting in late November? Has your transition been difficult?

KENNEDY: I don't know if it's a tough transition because if you look at what coach Tomey did here - I mean, 14 years - it's a heck of a run for anybody.

The reason why I was excited about coming here was because it wasn't like a place that has never had success (before). There had been successful players here. I think the previous staff did a great job in terms of recruiting and getting this program on track to be a powerhouse.

WILDCAT: How did Mackovic approach you about the job?