One of the major storylines coming into training camp this year for Arizona was not only the change at the offensive coordinating job with the addition of Seth Doege but was quarterback Noah Fifita stating during Big 12 Media Day that he will be trying to unlock his legs this season and become more of a threat in the running game compared to years past.
“I have two years under my belt now. So using that experience, and then using coach Doege, he’s super experienced. He’s super smart. One of the best offensive minds I’ve ever been around,” Fifita said during media day. “So just learning from him, building that relationship with him. I’m trying to be the smartest, most prepared player on the field, and then try to become more of a threat with my legs as well.”
At this point in time, Fifita has rushed for (-16) yards in his collegiate career on 104 attempts. Remember though, sacks count against rushing yards in college football meaning the statistic is slightly deceiving.
Last season at Marshall, Doege’s starting quarterback Braylon Braxton played in 10 games passing for 1,622 yards to go with his 19 passing touchdowns. However, Braxton also rushed for 601 yards on 132 carries and scored four touchdowns on the ground…