By the time the Arizona Wildcats flew via charter into Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday afternoon, then had dinner and relaxed for a bit, it was time for bed.
Like maybe by 9 or 10 o’clock.
Central Time.
That’s right: A group of college students retiring before 9 p.m. on their body clocks — on a Saturday night.
But when they wake up, history suggests, the odds are pretty good that the Wildcats will win.
Arizona has won 10 of 11 non-conference road games dating back to the beginning of the 2012-13 season. The trend, of course, has much to do with talent, preparation and opposition, but also maybe this little secret:
Their trips are, well, boring.