PEARL HARBOR AND U.S.S. ARIZONA RECOGNITIONS AT HAWAI'I GAME
Earlier this week, we announced some of the special recognitions that will take place in and around our football game against Hawai'i as WE REMEMBER the upcoming 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the loss of the U.S.S. Arizona, including the 1,177 officers and crewmen who lost their lives on Dec. 7, 1941.
We're asking fans to be in Arizona Stadium by 7:40 p.m. to take part in the various remembrances.
The U.S.S. Arizona, which was named in honor of the 48th state's admission into the union, will forever connect our state with the events that transpired on that fateful day. As a way to honor the U.S.S. Arizona and its crew, our football team will be wearing custom uniforms on Saturday. The uniforms were developed with the U.S.S. Arizona in mind and the colors are inspired by those of the famous battleship. You can watch our uniform reveal video by clicking HERE.
Here are some details on the uniforms:
Helmets: We'll wear white helmets to replicate the color of the upper mast structures on the U.S.S. Arizona. The helmet will house a Block A that appeared on the jersey of one of the U.S.S. Arizona's football teams. In addition, a U.S.S. Arizona bell sticker will be placed on the back of the helmet as will the rally cry of the ship, "At 'Em Arizona." The plate on the front of the helmet, just above the facemask, will recognize the date of the Pearl Harbor attack, 12-7-41.
Jerseys: We'll wear grey jerseys to replicate the color of the U.S.S. Arizona's hull. Instead of traditional last names on the back of the jersey, we're using a back nameplate of BB-39, the ship's hull number. A patch of the medallion worn by Esther Ross at the ship's christening and launch on June 19, 1915 will appear on the front collar. The left shoulder will house a patch of the 48-star flag to recognize Arizona as the 48th state in the union and the right shoulder will house the 47th Fighter Squadron patch, representing the 47th Pursuit Squadron credited with shooting down eight aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941.
Pants: We'll wear red pants to replicate the color of the U.S.S. Arizona's keel.
To view a larger version of the uniform graphic, click HERE.
Here is a look at the other remembrance items that were released earlier this week:
Game Program: There will be a special edition of the game program including a commemorative cover, information on the University of Arizona's connection to the U.S.S. Arizona, and a list containing the names of the 1,177 crewmen and officers, who lost their lives aboard the U.S.S. Arizona.
National Anthem: You will not want to miss this national anthem ceremony. It will include U.S.S. Arizona survivor Lauren Bruner, a giant U.S. flag on the field presented by members of the UA's ROTC programs, the national anthem performed by a current UA ROTC cadet, and a skydiver.
Team Entrance: Our football team will enter the field carrying a 48-star U.S. internment flag. The flag will be presented at midfield to U.S.S. Arizona survivor Lauren Bruner prior to the coin toss.
Coin Toss: The coin toss will use the squadron commander's coin from the 47th Fighter Squadron, stationed at Davis-Monthan. The 47th Fighter Squadron was originally the 47th Pursuit Squadron, and was assigned to Wheeler Field, Hawai'i. The squadron was credited with shooting down eight aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941, in defense of Pearl Harbor. Joining us to present the squadron coin on behalf of the 47th Fighter Squadron is Colonel Scott Campbell, Commander of the 355th Fighter Wing at DM Air Force Base.
WE REMEMBER Halftime: U.S.S. Arizona survivor Lauren Bruner and several World War II veterans will join us for an on-field ceremony to remember Pearl Harbor, to pay tribute to those lost during the attack and the subsequent world war, and to be honored for their military service to our country.
As part of the remembrance, we are extending a special invitation to all active and retired military to join us at the game. All active and retired military can purchase tickets to this game at 50% off. A military ID must be presented in person at the McKale Ticket Office to receive this discounted price. Other restrictions apply. For more information, call (520) 621-CATS (2287).
Saturday is going to be one special night and we hope you'll be a part of it. If you already have your tickets, we're looking forward to sharing in this remembrance with you. If you still need tickets, you can purchase them by clicking HERE.
ARMED FORCES NETWORK TO CARRY HAWAI'I GAME
In addition to the planned remembrances, we just received word that the Armed Forces Network (AFN) has decided to carry our football game against Hawai'i live. This means United State military personnel stationed across the world can watch this game live on TV. In addition, the Pac-12 Conference has an international offering that is available for a fee for anyone outside of the United States and China. The link below will have more information on Saturday for those who are geographically eligible.
http://eversport.tv/pac-12
Pac-12 Networks is broadcasting the game and will work in elements to highlight some of the special activities taking place at the game. We're excited military personnel, such as Sgt. Andrew Manning (Admin Chief, USS Whidbey-Island) who wrote us to ask if the game would be on AFN, are going to be able to watch this game.
ACADEMIC UPDATE: SUMMER 2016
Building on our academic update from a few weeks ago, we just received the final information from our summer sessions. Almost 70% of the 353 student-athletes enrolled in summer courses posted at least a 3.0 GPA, while a little over 45% achieved at least a 3.5 GPA. In addition, we had 103 student-athletes earn perfect 4.0 GPAs. Fourteen of our teams combined for 3.0 GPAs or higher and 16 of the 19 teams scored at least a 2.75 GPA. Women's cross country led all of our teams with a 3.86 GPA, while swimming and diving led our men's programs with a 3.34 GPA.
We are continuing to see our student-athletes perform at a high level in the classroom. The young men and women in our programs, along with our fantastic C.A.T.S. Academics staff, are doing a great job and we expect that to continue moving forward.
WILDCATS AT DIAMONDBACKS GAME ON SUNDAY
The Arizona Diamondbacks game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, Sept. 18 will have an Arizona Wildcats feel to it. Both the baseball and softball teams will be in attendance to take part in some special events.
The baseball team is being honored for its remarkable run to the College World Series Finals. The entire 2017 roster will travel to Phoenix as will several members of the 2016 team. Coach Johnson's team went 49-24 on the season and captured both the Lafayette Regional championship and the Starkville Super Regional crown before finishing as the national runner-up.
The softball team will be in attendance to take part in the Diamondbacks' Softball Day. The team will participate in a pregame parade, walking around Chase Field, and will be recognized for their 2016 accomplishments. After the game, Coach Candrea will host a Q&A with youth softball players in attendance.
Head on out to Chase Field to support the Diamondbacks and our baseball and softball teams. If you need tickets, you can purchase them by clicking HERE. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. MST.
LAST CHANCE FOR A MINI-PLAN
This week will be your last chance to purchase a football three-game mini-plan. You can receive tickets to the Hawai'i game plus your choice of USC or Stanford and Washington or Colorado. A three-game mini-plan starts at the low price of $46 and it's a great way to support the program if you don't have the time or finances for season tickets. Click HERE to start making your mini-plan selections tonight.
SOCCER VS SOONERS AT MULCAHY
Soccer has won their last four matches and is looking to continue that momentum on Friday when they host the Oklahoma Sooners at Mulcahy Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and the first 200 fans will receive red and blue Pom Poms, courtesy of OrthoPros. For tickets or more information, call (520) 621-CATS (2287), Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or click HERE.
VOLLEYBALL WELCOMES OUR RIVAL TO MCKALE NEXT WEDNESDAY
Volleyball opens its Pac-12 home schedule with our rival next Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. This match will be a RED OUT and the first 500 fans will receive a FREE Volleyball Hand Sign. Tickets start at just $8 when purchased in advance. We hope to see you at the McKale Center cheering on Coach Rubio and our talented volleyball team. Click HERE to buy your tickets today.
COMPLIANCE CORNER
Did you know that inappropriate actions by local businesses can affect a student-athlete's eligibility while damaging the reputation of the University of Arizona? According to NCAA rules, student-athletes are prohibited from receiving extra benefits and preferential treatment. Any special discounts or arrangements that are not otherwise available to the general student population or the public are impermissible and may not be given to student-athletes, their friends, or family. Some examples of impermissible benefits and preferential treatment include free or reduced-cost admissions into events or establishments that aren't otherwise available to regular students, and free or reduced-cost goods or services that are not otherwise available to regular students.
Local businesses are wonderful supporters and we want to continue that relationship, but we need continuous help to ensure that our student-athletes remain eligible for competition by adhering to NCAA rules in the interactions you may have with our student-athletes.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
To view the list of upcoming events, broadcast information, start times and stat links, click HERE. (Note: All times are listed as Mountain Standard Time, i.e. Tucson time.)
To access live stats from your desktop or mobile device, visit ArizonaLiveStats.com.
WEAR THE COLORS – SHARE THE PHOTOS
Thank you for wearing the colors and sharing your Arizona pride! If your photo submission did not make this week's edition of the Wildcat Wednesday, please check our "Wildcat Wednesday" album at facebook.com/ArizonaAthletics.
NOTE: Please submit photos for Wildcat Wednesday with an original email to uofaad@arizona.edu using the subject line 'Wildcat Wednesday photo.' Also, please ensure all submissions are clear and properly lit. We also ask that you identify everyone in the photo so we can highlight them accordingly.
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