Eye on the Ball

James Crepea, Oregon men’s basketball beat writer for The Oregonian, gives the lowdown on the Ducks’ troubles so far this season headed into a matchup with #9 Arizona on Saturday.

Jake Fischer, a former linebacker at Arizona, gives a few comparisons to his experience as a college athlete and what the Arizona men’s basketball team has been facing in recent games.

Chicago Sun-Times sports writer Patrick Finley discusses the move by Big 10 Commissioner Kevin Warren to president of the Chicago Bears, then gives his thoughts on the upcoming NFL playoffs.

Arizona basketball radio analyst and former player Reggie Geary analyzes the Wildcats last few games headed into tonight's matchup with Oregon St. He also covers the impact Lute Olson had on him as a player and as a person.

FC Tucson is hosting the Desert Showcase again February which brings in some of the top professional soccer clubs for some spring training and some matches at Kino Stadium. Jon Pearlman, owner of the Tucson club, talks about the event and prospects for the team's upcoming season.

The Southern Arizona Chapter of the National Football Foundation is putting on a showcase for Arizona high school football players to show themselves to schools from Div. II and III and the NAIA in hopes of continuing their football careers. Tim Kish, president of the NFF chapter and a retired college football coach, discusses the event and also weighs in on many of the issues facing college football.

Arizona Republic Columnist Kent Somers covers the inevitable firing of Arizona Cardinals Coach Kliff Kingsbury and the change in general manager for the team.

Craig McMillan, a member of Arizona’s first Final Four team in 1988, discusses his time at Arizona under Lute Olson leading to his becoming a junior college basketball coach in his home state of California.

Brian Pedersen, site manager for AZDesertSwarm.com, talks about the weekend in Arizona basketball for the men and women.

Dr. Kevin Leman, psychologist, best-selling author and a huge Buffalo Bills fan, discusses the emotions of the last week for fans and players after Bills player Damar Hamlin nearly died on the football field during nationally televised game.