Since Ka’Deem Carey set basically every school rushing record in 2013, Arizona’s run game has been one that’s lacked a true workhorse back. That figures to remain the case this fall, but not because of a lack of options.
Coach Jedd Fisch said Sunday night, after the Wildcats’ third preseason practice and first with any pads, that it’s “probably a three-horse race” for the starting running back spot. Sophomores Michael Wiley and Drake Anderson and true freshman Stevie Rocker Jr. appear to be the top candidates to get the job, though it’s very likely all three will play regularly.