Iona Uiagalelei didn’t hesitate.
The Arizona Wildcats’ defensive line coach was asked this week whether Kevin Sumlin’s wish would be fulfilled — whether the UA finally would have a legitimate rotation up front.
“Definitely,” Uiagalelei said.
Not maybe. Not hopefully. Not probably. Definitely.
Uiagalelei's confidence springs from a handful of promising developments. If promise turns into reality, the Arizona defense might be poised to take a leap that’s long overdue.
When he took over the program last year, Sumlin recognized the need for more bodies and beef on the defensive line. The Wildcats had struggled to stop the run and get off the field on third down – problems that persisted in 2018.