Linebacker Jacob Manu ascended from scout-team standout to a mainstay in Arizona's defense as a true freshman. Now Manu wants 'to be a leader for my defense and be someone they can lean on.'
Justin Spears Most call it"scout team." Others, like Arizona defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen, refer to it as"service team."
"So we sat there and watched him, and I was like, 'We gotta give him a chance.' We gave him a chance, and he never looked back." To end Arizona's 5-7 campaign in 2022, Manu was largely responsible for two turnovers in the final minutes of the Wildcats' Territorial Cup win over Arizona State. He got a piece ASU quarterback and Tucson native Trenton Bourguet, whose fumble was recovered by defensive tackle Tia Savea. Manu also got a hand on Bourguet's arm on the final possession to set up safety Isaiah Taylor for an interception.
"We go good together," Manu said."We're two competitive guys that bring the juice every day. Two good linebackers leading the defense, that's what the defense needs." Backup QB race settled for nowThere's no question who the franchise quarterback is for Arizona: It's Jayden de Laura. The battle for third-string quarterback is between Arizona's highest-rated 2023 recruit, Brayden Dorman, and walk-on Cole Tannenbaum.
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