After Clarence Farmer went down this weekend against UTEP with a shoulder injury, Michael Bell knew he had to step it up. He did, and in a big way, with 119 yards on just 13 carries ÷ one for 52 yards. The sophomore running back earned the first Athlete of the Week honors this year after Arizona beat the Miners, 42-7.

Wildcat: This past weekend, did you guys play that good or was UTEP that bad? [Read article]

Very little of the Wildcats' 42-7 win over Texas - El Paso Saturday resembled the 2002 season, and injuries were no exception. Arizona was hit hard by the injury bug last year, but the team started off the 2003 season with no major injuries after the first contest.

Senior running back Clarence Farmer, who was sidelined with knee problems for most of 2002, was helped off the field with a shoulder injury and is listed as questionable for this Saturday against Louisiana State, as are senior cornerback Gary Love and freshman running back Chris Henry. [Read article]

Has the second week of school already made you miserable? Have the cops already spoiled your semester?

Is your money all gone after betting against your beloved Wildcats to cover the spread against UTEP?

Well sports fans, it's time to brighten up and, as I often do in times of trouble, turn to a trusted friend ÷ no, not Mark at Dirtbag's, but your televisions.

This weekend provides us with a unique opportunity to view playoff-caliber baseball, the opening weekend of the NFL and an action-packed weekend of college football ÷ and it all starts right here in Tucson. [Read article]