Arizona Wildcats center Josh McCauley went viral last September when he slapped Houston Cougars All-American Ed Oliver on the helmet to draw an offsides penalty.
It perhaps was the only time all season McCauley made a headline, but he was an unsung hero of Arizona’s offense. The sophomore played every snap of every game, as he filled in for Nathan Eldridge, who missed the entire season with a knee injury.
“He’s the ironman” offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone said of McCauley. “... He had to take every snap at center.