Arizona Desert Swarm Sep 19, 2023
Arizona football notebook: Deep line rotation key to defensive improvement; Dalton Johnson’s determination paying off
Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Arizona has the top two tacklers in the Pac-12 Conference through three games this season, with linebackers Jacob Manu (27) and Justin Flowe (25) outpacing the rest of the league. And while those numbers are indicative of their abilities on the field, UA defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen wants to make sure credit is given where due. “When you (have two linebackers) lead the conference in tackles it tells you how big you are up front,” Nansen said. “They’re eating up a lot of double teams. (Manu and Flowe) have...
Arizona Desert Swarm Sep 13, 2023
Justin Flowe taking advantage of opportunities in Arizona’s defense
Arizona Athletics For Arizona, stopping the run this year was a priority after giving up the third-most rushing yards in the Pac-12. Former 5-star recruit and transfer Justin Flowe looked like a ball hawk in the loss against Mississippi State, just what the Wildcats need in the middle of their defense. “Justin had 12 tackles in ... 27 total plays,” head coach Jedd Fisch said. “That’s an enormous amount of production 12 tackles. It’s a ridiculous number. So we’re gonna have to play Justin more. He’s becoming more comfortable with the system. I would expect...
Arizona Daily Star Sep 12, 2023
Arizona Wildcats LB Justin Flowe 'becoming more comfortable' in UA football system
Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch said Justin Flowe “brings an energy to the game, to the defense,” and he “would expect to see more of him as we go and really build off his performance Saturday night.”
Arizona Daily Star Aug 29, 2023
'Explosive' Justin Flowe, 'smooth' Daniel Heimuli top Arizona Wildcats' position battles
Here are four position battles worth noting for the Arizona Wildcats heading into the season opener against Northern Arizona on Saturday.
