Thank Goodness for Wildcats' defense...

Is the Arizona defense the best in the Pac-10? It certainly is! And the numbers prove it.

The Wildcats have allowed just 80 points in six games, while Oregon ranks a close second with 98 points allowed. The rest of the Pac-10 teams are in triple digits. With cornerback Trevin Wade on the bench Saturday afternoon in Pullman, the Wildcats turned to freshman Shaquille Richardson to lead them as he came up with two key pass interceptions.

Still, it is Brooks Reed, Ricky Elmore, Paul Vassallo and the rest of the defensive line, all of whom are getting the job done every week. The season is half over and the Wildcats' defense must continue to lead the way. Games 7 through 12...will leave little margin for error. The second season begins now.

Go Cats!