The IMPOSSIBLE RISE of ARIZONA Football (The Entire Jedd Fisch Rebuild)

Historically, the Arizona Wildcats are not known as a football school and have not had a ton of success this century. After Rich Rodriguez and Kevin Sumlin flamed out, the Cats were in a dark spot and Jedd Fisch was left to pick up the pieces. Despite being almost run out of town by the local mob, he managed to turn the Cats program around, make them a speical team in 2023 and now has them headed towards new heights, but how did this happen? Today, we are going to take a look at the fall & rise of Arizona football and all the pieces Jedd Fisch put in place to make this happen, enjoy!

[@ScottFisherCFB]

I want to do 90 more videos by end of 2023, what topic should I cover next?

[@chris_clark95]

The rise of Troy Franklin. Go Ducks 🦆

[@the1magageneral323]

Thomas Hammock at NIU, is he a bust and should he be fired?

[@rxsejay]

The problem with LSU's defense

[@5wi5h614]

Marshall Football team, or Toledo

[@greysongorman]

Bo Nix

[@ScottFisherCFB]

As a KZbinr who covers all of college football, its impossible for me to get everything right about every team. I hope all you Arizona fans enjoyed the video and go Wildcats

[@rezmetalpodcaster]

Great video! Thanks for covering Arizona Wildcats. Jacob Cowing was part of the 2021 inaugural Jedd Fisch team and had back to back 1,000 yard seasons 2021-2022. Tight End Keyan Burnett, Sophomore, also was highschool teammates with Fifita and McMillan. He will have a bigger role next year when senior TE Tanner McLachlan graduates. Thanks again!

[@beardown-op7gw]

​@@rezmetalpodcasterCowing transferred from utep in 2022 he has it right

[@rezmetalpodcaster]

@@beardown-op7gw my mistake. I think the Kevin Sumlin years gave me brain damage

[@beardown-op7gw]

@@rezmetalpodcaster haha same

[@rrherr84]

BearDown!!

[@wildcatjs1570]

THANK YOU! As an Arizona fan I’m happy they’re getting the recognition that they deserve!!

[@lokibojangles]

Bear down Arizona

[@Cooljohn760]

Jedd Fisch should be nominated for HC of the year . They went 5-7 last year improved a lot year 2. This year they really put it all together to become the real deal.

[@Darrell98277]

Dawg fan here... and I LOVE what is happening here! I've been a dawg fan since 73... and during the 90's, games with UofA were AWESOME. So glad to see the 'Cats on the rise!

[@DTS_I]

Respect to the Dawgs from a Wildcat fan. Hope y’all threepeat 💪

[@520beardown]

I can remember like it was yesterday. I was 9 years old in 1992 and my step dad picked me up from the Boys and Girls club to go to the Washington Arizona game... at first I didnt want to go, as I was playing with my friends. But damn I'm glad I went to that game. The atmosphere was electric. The chant of Tedy Bruschi was loud. That moment is when I became a diehard Arizona Football fan. The 90s were some fun times to be in the Pac 10.

[@BurghFinsFan]

I’ve enjoyed watching Arizona this season. Thank you for making a video about them.

[@ATR_cardsandbreaks]

As a die hard Arizona fan and somebody who grew up in Tucson, I love this. Thank you for showing the cats some love with this video! Bear down!!!!

[@micmac99]

During the Dick Tomey era recruiting players from Hawaii/Polynesian islands was crucial to the Wildcats' success and they have gotten back to doing that.

[@jonpike9991]

Nick Foles was amazing at Arizona. He won a Super Bowl

[@trburns826]

As an alum and season ticket holder, I was one of the critics of the Fisch hire. Losing to NAU two years ago made me think this guy was in over his head. However, that team never quit, played hard, and it was clear they believed in the process. Now I view it as not only an excellent hire but he clearly came in with a plan. In three years not only do we have depth and talent but we also have the size equal to elite teams as well as plenty of future pros. That's something you don't see at Arizona. Sumlin left this program in shambles. What Jedd has done in basically two recruiting classes has been amazing.

[@stefanlal3060]

I bet you feel stupid as hell for doubting coach fisch. 🤦‍♂️

[@Kermethepenguin]

This did not age well

[@the1magageneral323]

Arizona football had good players who went pro every year from the last decade, but they never had a great winning record till this season.

[@smothersu3932]

Cant name a single noticiable wildcat since gronk

[@lilmilkthegulp]

They made the Fiesta Bowl in 2014 if you forgot, but yeah Arizona is trending up

[@DTS_I]

@@smothersu3932Nick Foles lol.

[@nickgillette2363]

Tucson has been electric this season. Great year to be a wildcat

[@bee_lew]

Been waiting on this video! Stoked to see coach fisch get the much deserved recognition. Arizona football is on the come up and will be a force in the big 12. Bear down!

[@coachbobby4235]

The team is rallying behind Noah Fifita. The QB from the Juice County Buckeyes. Kids been special from day 1. Works hard, great role model. He has all the tools. He will break every record.

[@crazycorn5643]

Jedd fisch has been a long time coach. He made a lot of connections with good coaches and it’s helped in his recertification. Fisch has Arizona in good hands

[@dsalazar6135]

Good job chronicling Arizonas journey from the abyss to greener pastures. JF is a very good coach that doesn’t give up.

[@andypfannenstiel5560]

This was a very good video. We Arizona football fans have not gotten a ton of media in recent so this is really appreciated it. The defense deserves a lot of credit for this season. They definitely should get some major coverage in a season review.

[@dougloqa8185]

One thing I LOVE about coach Fisch is he sees a weakness and fixes it! Other coaches tend to only coach to their strengths, and neglect an area of the team. He is an offensive guy, but saw there was a need to recruit defense, so that was what he did! I wish our other coaches got that (cough, cough....Rich rod....)

[@LawJolla]

AZ alumnus... very well done and accurate!

[@gomersmith1061]

LawJolla! Was Geraldo Rivera in your class?

[@Marco-wz5vo]

As a Trojan, I’m really happy for Arizona. Keep working fellas!

[@sagecleveland3953]

Graduated from Arizona in ‘19 and haven’t missed a game in 8 years. I was very skeptical of this hire but man he has not only turned around the team but also our fans. BearDown!

[@percy445]

i’ve been in the arizona band from 2021 until now. seeing fisch rebuild this program has been awesome. he came to speak to us at our band camp kickoff meeting in 2021. he’s always demonstrated a lot of heart and a genuine desire for everyone in the program and attached to it to succeed. even back in ‘21, he kept us believing in the upward trajectory, even when we lost to an FCS team. he’s always gone out of his way to give kids as many opportunities as possible. because of how much he believed in the program, this was able to happen. i can’t wait to accompany this team to the alamo bowl against oklahoma.

[@josenavarro1890]

LET'S GO ARIZONA WILDCATS. LET'S FINISH 9-3. LET'S FINISH. ATAY BLESS.

[@aaronpowell412]

Thanks for doing this video. Bear Down!!!!

[@wonderboytroy7484]

As a Michigan fan, Jedd Fisch had a strong reputation among the players when he was at Michigan. When Michigan was down in 2020 and people were calling for Harbaugh’s head, I saw multiple former players calling for Jedd to get a look as potential replacement. I had a good feeling he would do well at Arizona. He’s exceeded expectations.

[@mattl8774]

Jedd fisch was rumored to be belichicks contingency plan if mcdaniels left. Apparently belichick wanted to adopt the mcvay system and was going to use fisch to implement it. I can't help but think NE would've been significantly better off if he took the coordinator job. He's clearly a damn good coach.

[@Amari23F]

It’s just the start love the way Jedd Fisch rebuilt this program! BTFD

[@gumball466]

Now we find Arizona is 248 million dollars short on their accounting and broke. Sounds like they will try to sell their athletic programs to private businesses. We're going to see a lot more of this in college sports and those who survive will be farm teams for professional teams. Going to see lots of fans staying home twittling their fingers. Oh well, you can all still watch Perry Mason 2 or 3 times a day.

[@supermills03]

You didn't mention much about the Defensive turnaround. Arizona was bottom 6 in defense in the country last year, and now they are top 30, after playing 3 of the top offenses in the country. They have great playmakers on all 3 levels of the Defense, Taylor Upshaw, Jacob Manu at LB, Prysock and Maldonado in the Defensive Backfield, and only give up 102 rushing ypg. As good as the offensive turnaround was in 2022, the Defensive turnaround has been in 2023. Also the LT Jordan Morgan is a beast and probably a 1st round pick next year, he would have left for the draft last year if not for an injury late in the season. Other than that this was a great recap video, thanks!

[@kurttuchscherer7706]

Fisch will do for Arizona football what Tommy Lloyd has done for the basketball program.

[@Dburg_]

Great video. I would say the biggest thing you missed were the transfers and recruits brought in to both the O-line and the D-line. That has been a major problem in years past with the Cats, but this staff did an outstanding job with the overhaul there.

[@DTS_I]

I LOVE SEEING CONTENT ABOUT MY ARIZONA WILDCATS!!! BEAR THE HELL DOWN!!!

[@leo-mf22]

Please make a impossible rise video on Oregon State! They sure deserve it after having so many bad years.

[@rocketman1090]

Rich Rod early success was with Stoops recruits. When he got his qb in Anu Soloman he ended up with multiple concussions from the offense Rich Rod ran. Fisch a great hire and will have Arizona at or near top in Big 12 for many years

[@Bear520Down]

🐻⬇️

[@WestonsVlogs]

Arizona has a bright future that lies ahead! 🐻⬇️

[@susanbrynt]

Arizona needs to extend Fisch's contract at the end of the season, and it won't be easy. Arizona has a lot of financial debt right now. Interesting to see what they do. However, and this is only my opinion, Arizona struck gold, for the second time (Lute Olson). What is not mentioned in this article is the quality of assistant coaches are part of the staff. Jedd Fisch has been around. He knows what he wants. Players and coaches! He found both of them, and at a high level. Tucson is a good place to live. It is a college town. I'm curious if Arizona might be in the playoff hunt next season. We almost have everyone back, if we don't lose them to the portal. IMO, Fisch is the best football coach Arizona has ever had, especially since he hasn't coached 3 years yet. I believe he will be at Arizona next season, and I will enjoy the ride.

[@christophert.120]

Arizona is doing what Colorado was supposed to be doing.

[@coachc125]

As a #universityofarizona alumni, it's amazing to watch this football team have such a great season! I can't wait to see us go to a bowl game! #beardown #zonazoo

[@gomersmith1061]

"As a ...(sic) alumni (sic)..." Got it.

[@coachc125]

@@gomersmith1061 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@orlandoshaw9503]

Good shit Jedd

[@BearDownCats96]

Singers move will never not baffle me

[@smothersu3932]

This is what happens when you take advantage of them cali boys

[@stevehernandez8878]

🐻⬇️🏈🏀 great video sir

[@franktoledo6342]

Excellent coach he found a home.

[@WolfepackJSJGA]

Yeah UW

[@franktoledo6342]

@WolfepackJSJGA yeah but he has to Win the Big 10 is very Competitive. Also the New Coach at Alabama can not fill those new shoes he will be their 2 years and he will be gone the Record is impossible to follow.

[@NFLPredictions2024]

Charleston Southern You Should do next

[@gilbertorona9142]

Arizona winning out and finishing 9-3

[@stevenhickey8636]

Unfortunately we live in the age of Deion "Prime" Sanders and his attention-starved personna. The whole UC traveling circus. We rarely hear about guys like Fisch , Leipold at KU , the turnaround at Mizzou... Some outstanding coaching going on but , you know , the Sanders thing.

[@gomersmith1061]

I just hope they're able to give the High and Mighty and Soaring Sun Devils a decent game in Tempe - home of the most esteemed ASU, aka the Harvard of Greater mid-Central Maricopa County (except for The Univ of Phoenix and the Scottsdale College Artichokes.)

[@stevebuchanan4829]

Sumlin was barely above .500 in conference at TAM, and his winning record was built on OOC and the cream puffs of the SEC. Guy needs help. Horrible hire.

[@Joseph-jx8bl]

So sad to see the PAC-10 +2 vanishing….maybe UofA will be able to recruit both Southern Cal and Texas better in the future

[@kolbybyer2755]

Great video, but wtf was that knocking in the background? Completely distracted me.

[@mga2899]

Fisch, the team, the city and the cheerleaders got lucky the day that the sexual assaulter QB, deLaura, was injured. Go Cats.

[@allensaunders449]

The future of Arizonas quarterback is playing right now. Elite as a redshirt freshman already

[@asalvato1004]

You must have looked at the wrong thing, they were picked to finish in the last Pac-12 south in the preseason in 2020

[@austin4652]

Great timing for the University to be missing $240M after an accounting error

[@AZMATTAZ06]

Damn good work man, took me back to some sad days

[@athletesonspot3591]

I appreciate you throwing some of my shots in there👌

[@williamford9564]

12:47: I remember that. At the end of the season, I pegged them as the worst team in the FBS.

[@ryanmoore9989]

I appreciate the video. I fell off the last several years so it was a great way to recap the recent history

[@shanesimmons1365]

Jonah Coleman has been another huge part of this rebuild as well!

[@taviadodgen6808]

Hey Scott, I was wondering if you could make a video talking about the rise of Boston College football. This is only a suggestion by the way

[@ScottFisherCFB]

Could be a good one if they get to 8 or 9 wins!

[@supermexican12]

Fails to mention Nick Foles and Gronkowski *exits video*

[@baileym4708]

Bear Down!! This is such a wonderful ride for U of A!

[@the1magageneral323]

Pro players on this team?

[@scottmccormack3798]

I'd say cowing, Morgan, Upshaw, wiley too name a few.

[@DTS_I]

@@scottmccormack3798McMillian.

[@beardown-op7gw]

Cowing, McMillan

[@junkieanime]

You got most of it right I've been a u of a fan for a long time.

[@chris_clark95]

You should talk about the rise of Troy Franklin. Go Ducks 🦆

[@jeeperscreepers1758]

Have you ever considered seeing a psychiatrist? In the past 3 months you’ve made videos about a player with insane hype, an insane star, an insane hire, 2 insane QB transfers, 4 secret insane QBs, 2 insane freshmen, the insane rise of 4 programs, and 2 videos about Penn State’s general insanity. Is the whole world insane, or is the person who sees insanity everywhere, actually, the one that has lost touch with reality?

[@davidfarr966]

it says impossible not insane. maybe you should go back to first grade

[@ScottFisherCFB]

😂

[@Az56818]

Fifita should of been the starter to begin with

[@PouonoHB]

UofA 🔥🔥🔥 Jed Fisch was a great hire! 2022 class will be the best ever in UofA history! TMac Prysock Jonah Coleman Fifita Jonah S Moe Tattai Manu Kongaika Luke Kevin Green Burnett Jed Fisch coach of the year and staff is doing a great job having these guys play hard

[@arizonashane]

Please invest in a microphone

[@patrickthomas8101]

Hey just wondering if you could do a video for what stadiums would be suitable for the 2031 Rugby World Cup? terms of location, Big game sellouts Logisitics, fan welfare and travel. I know there are Massive Stadiums but i dont think many touring fans would like to travel by car for most of it and would prefer a more transit system like Trains and public transportation. Stadiums i personally like are your Northeast Stadiums like Soldiers Field, Lincoln Finacial Field, Acrisue Stadium and Gillette Stadium and Lambeau Field. Personally thinking having the World Cup in the North east would be a good idea because there are lots of cities that would have the facilities and amenities to host large amounts fans. I love this channel and i would love to see one NFL channel talk and discuss this topic because i am very excited for the game to come to the US.

[@robertkezer3665]

Nice and they have won 2 more games

[@adrianronquillo507]

He's done an incredible job the athletic director and uofa president picked a good one......hopefully he sticks around for awhile 🐾⬇️

[@averybennettirwin8969]

Great analysis, only thing you forgot to mention is the fan backlash against De Laura with his interceptions and aggressive play style that started after the Miss State game. I think he would have been benched eventually for Fifita if he remained healthy because you can’t change how De Laura is.

[@jackhanley8174]

Man you NEED to do Michigan State. History, rise and recent fall, current issues. I’m saying that as a student and lifelong fan of.

[@Qu4ckz.]

After the last few years being mid or terrible, UofA being good makes me so happy. BEAR DOWN

[@nightrideraz]

I would love to see a video about which conferences you think will be the best after the realignment. Maybe you could rank them? It could be a big hit

[@fuegofaneto]

Welcome to Florida next year

[@connerkoester6676]

jacob manu should’ve been mentioned, same highschool as mcmillan and fifita but has been our defensive captain ever since he has come here

[@matthiassventoest6800]

yeah..its been a minute. I was there during the Tomey era.., a lot of misses between him and Fisch. great video

[@zonacrs]

Thanks for putting this together, really good stuff. One point you did not cover is the rise of the defensive front and transfer players.

[@PhilSoReal1]

Great work. I follow but don’t watch as much as I should. I’ll be coming back for more.

[@ChutneyInc.]

that buffs game was hacked

[@frankdavis8182]

Go Cat...Bear Down!

[@perma9993]

Ohh where would I be if I didnt want that USC Arizona game

[@Chris-tq1jy]

If Boston College wins this weekend you might have to do one about them.

[@jasonhastings8324]

Great job as always Scott.. keep the vids coming

[@andynaz5631]

Mr. Cat Fisch!

[@Redfruit1187]

Seen lots of your videos. Really like the content you make!

[@michaelronquillo1982]

The Arizona wildcats football team has a bright future in college football and the Big 12 starting in 2024 college football season. 🐻⬇️ Arizona ❤️💙

[@michaelronquillo1982]

I have been part of this journey since day one and see the growth of the University of Arizona wildcats football team living in Tucson Arizona since 1992. 🐻⬇️ Arizona ❤️💙

[@allensaunders449]

Finished 9 and 3

[@Demi-kid]

Look at these views. This is how underrated Arizona is.

[@saustinspeaks]

Big 12 Cats!

[@ericpaz9546]

Bear down!

[@daz_nerth]

*Insane Fall* 😔

[@godevils1982]

No rosebowl-U

[@HeynowHeynowheynow]

Beardown!!

[@Michael-of8gg]

BEAR DOWN

[@letsgobaby8501]

BEAR DOWN

[@LLRJ-sd4mi]

My guy Scott! I been with you since 30k subs

[@Vegasbonus702]

Hopefully Arizona doesn’t let us down the rest of the season and keeps up the winning