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‘Online football’: Inside the Arizona Wildcats’ unforeseen transition to virtual spring practice

The Arizona football team is trying to conduct business as usual in the most unusual of circumstances.

The Wildcats held four spring practices, from March 2-6, before going on spring break. During that time, the coronavirus pandemic slammed the United States like a blitzing linebacker. All NCAA sporting events were canceled for the remainder of the school year. Arizona’s final 11 practices were wiped out.

With social distancing being strongly encouraged and the UA campus all but shut down, Kevin Sumlin’s program had to quickly and radically adjust its operations to continue preparing for a season that everyone hopes will begin on time.