SAN DIEGO - First year UA head coach John Mackovic brought in defensive coordinator Larry Mac Duff to Arizona for one reason - to keep UA's trademark double-eagle flex defense, better known as "Desert Storm," intact.

Mac Duff's unit did nothing to disappoint in the Wildcats' season opener last night as Arizona defeated San Diego State 23-10 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

After allowing 10 points in the first quarter, the Wildcats' defense shutout