Kevin Sumlin has put an emphasis on embracing the Arizona Wildcats’ tradition since taking over as head coach in January.
One of the first phone calls he made after taking the job was to legendary head coach Dick Tomey. Sumlin also retained Chuck Cecil as an analyst, and invited other alumni to spring ball.
“We want you around the program,” he told them. “It was an exciting time when you guys were here, and we want to make it an exciting time again.”
Having former players around the program can rekindle that spirit, Sumlin said Wednesday at Pac-12 Media, but there is another way to commemorate the glory days, too.