TUCSON, Ariz. – The Arizona Wildcats will return to the practice field Monday night for the opening of spring practice. Coach Kevin Sumlin will lead the Cats through the spring as he prepares for his third season at the helm of the Wildcats.
 
Arizona will practice 15 times over the next four weeks, all leading up to the annual Arizona Football Spring Game at 5 p.m., on Saturday, April 4, at Arizona Stadium.
 
Practices, which will generally be closed to the public, will take place inside the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center, as well as the Dick Tomey Practice Fields, adjacent to the Davis Sports Center.
 
Fans can follow the progress of Arizona Football this spring on www.arizonawildcats.com, and through social media including on Twitter (@ArizonaFBall), Instagram (@ArizonaFootball), and on Facebook (@ArizonaFootball).
 
The Wildcats welcome back seven starters on offense this spring, including offensive linemen Donovan Laie, Josh McCauley and Paiton Fears and wide receivers Brian Casteel and Tayvian Cunningham. Also back are several other key contributors, including wide receiver Jamarye Joiner, running back Gary Brightwell and quarterback Grant Gunnell.
 
Defensively, first-year defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads inherits a defense with eight returning starters. The Wildcats return three senior linebackers in Colin Schooler, Tony Fields II and Anthony Pandy, along with veterans in the secondary, such as Scottie Young Jr., and Lorenzo Burns.  
 
The Wildcats will host a free clinic for KidCats members on March 28, as well. Time is  with more information coming at a later date.
 
Also, 2020 season ticket and Wildcat Club renewals are underway with the deadline set for May 1. Renewing before the deadline ensures the same set from last season as well as all other season ticket holder benefits. To renew or purchase your season tickets, visit www.arizonawildcats.com or call 520-621-CATS (2287) and secure your seats today.