Sonoran Hot Reads: BYU needs Jamaal Williams to be his old self

The Cougars’ running back will be returning this weekend after a year away from football

When the BYU Cougars take the field on Saturday against the Arizona Wildcats, an old face will be making an appearance for them. Jamaal Williams, who withdrew from school prior to the 2015 season, is back and ready to resume his role as BYU’s starting running back. Just 930 yards shy of the school’s all-time rushing record, Williams’ ability to hit his stride early will be crucial for this offense. With Ty Detmer running the offense now, Williams will be even more important than before

- It sounds like we should expect BYU to play a man-press defense this week

- Are you prepared for all the new rule changes? Let a ref tell you about the five big ones. That section comes from the best preview magazine you’ll find anywhere

- Here’s video of Arizona commit Cody Shear pushing people around

- Speaking of commits doing things, we put together some highlights and stats from their games this past weekend

- The depth chart is out! No huge surprises, but a couple little things here and there. Anthony Gimino had more in-depth thoughts on some of it

- We introduced our reader Pac-12 Power Rankings feature we’ll have this year. Get your votes in through Monday night and we’ll post the results Tuesday

- Cayleb Jones is one of eight receivers left on the Eagles’ roster after a few cuts were made on Sunday

Our 1st game week practice of 2016 is underway! #BearDown #Forever65 http://pic.twitter.com/1ye2A6qxG5

— #Forever65 (@ArizonaFBall) August 29, 2016

Basketball

- Just something to ponder...what teams would you want Arizona to face in a preseason tournament every year?

Baseball

- Zach Gibbons went 3-for-5 with a couple of RBI and three runs scored to bring his average back up to .377

- Cody Ramer is currently rehabbing with the AZL Angels. He was 2-for-4 there on Saturday. They play in Goodyear against the Reds Monday night if you’re so inclined to go watch Ramer as the AZL ends its season

Other sports

- Volleyball led two sets to nothing against No. 6 Hawaii in Hawaii, but dropped the final three sets and the match

FINAL: http://pic.twitter.com/gfg4WZmo0J

— Arizona Volleyball (@ArizonaVBall) August 29, 2016

Tucson news

- The TPD Red Tag Unit appears to have been putting up red tags left and right this weekend

- You can help stop animal abuse in Tucson. A seminar will be held next Wednesday at the TPD office on Miracle Mile

Fire in the sky for our #SundaySunset feature this week! #Tucson photo via IG user @mateolowen http://pic.twitter.com/nLNSZZaLA6

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