As the college football season quickly approaches, the Arizona Wildcats look ahead to the 2016-2017 campaign with plenty of optimism. One reason for that optimism, and maybe even for a little cynicism, is the group of running backs that is expected to take on the rushing duties.
The primary reason for optimism could simply be because of the fact that junior Nick Wilson, who has been a workhorse, for better or for worse, appears ready to go for the upcoming season.
The 5-foot-10, 208-pound running back had an injury-riddled 2015 season, appearing in only nine contests due to nagging foot and knee injuries.