Pac-10's second-best rusher will likely be the focus of Arizona's defense on Saturday

John Mackovic couldn't help but sound a little jealous Monday afternoon during his weekly press conference. After all, Oregon State has something he wants ÷ a consistent running game.

"I think I would rather be a run-oriented team right now, because you can mix the pass with the run more easily than you can mix the run with the pass," the second-year Wildcat head coach said. "With a good run game, you can play-action (pass), and you can do a lot of things." [Read article]

It didn't come as much of a surprise that the Stanford women's basketball team was picked as the preseason favorite to win the Pacific 10 Conference yesterday at Pac-10 media day in San Jose, Calif.

After a 32-3 record and trip to the Sweet Sixteen, the Cardinal was the overwhelming media favorite to win the conference.

The Wildcats finished fifth in the voting, but head coach Joan Bonvicini has her eye much higher on the list. [Read article]

During the first half of the season, the Arizona volleyball team hit its low point when it lost three matches in a row to Southern California, Arizona State and Washington State.

UA's losing streak dropped it to the bottom half of the Pacific 10 Conference, a place it has not been in quite some time.

It seems as though the Wildcats have come up with a solution, as they have won five of their last six matches to move into a tie for third place in the Pac-10. [Read article]

The Sears Trophy standings say Arizona has a Top 10 athletic program. However, I would have to say the fan support is nowhere near that of the nation's elite.

Sure, McKale is sold out, and students have no problem putting their lives and reproductive organs at risk to get their hands on some tickets, but Tucsonans don't know how to go above and beyond the call of duty, like the athletes do to bring the fans the success they enjoy. [Read article]

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