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August 13, 2006
Saturday Scrimmage Report: Defense
Ryan Stevens
GOAZCATS.com Arizona completed its first scrimmage of Fall Camp and the defense had fans throughout Arizona stadium raving.
First things first, Arizona's defensive line, which has long been a weakness, will almost definitely be a strength this upcoming season. Yaniv Barnett had a great day filling holes and making life tough for Arizona's running backs. He is seldom talked about, but will be a big reason for Arizona's defensive success this season.
Redshirt freshman Donald Horton had a very good scrimmage and was continually putting pressure on the quarterback and offensive line. Horton along with incoming freshmen Lolomana Mikaele and Conan Amituanai give Arizona a good corps of young defensive tackles.
Junior College transfer Louis Holmes was a sight to be seen in his first scrimmage in an Arizona uniform. Fans were raving about his play and after his first set he recorded a pass breakup which was very close to an interception.
Watching Holmes it is apparent that his best attribute is his intelligence for the position. He read Willie Tuitama and made a break on the ball, which led to the pass breakup, showing his athleticism in the play. Holmes is also causing a lot of work for the offensive line as he is double teamed often.
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