When new defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads made the decision to implement a 3-4 front back in the spring, his decision was at least partly influenced by the presence of three returning senior starters at the linebacker position.
Tony Fields II and Colin Schooler would patrol the middle of the field, while Anthony Pandy handling one outside spot and Jalen Harris moving back from defensive end to handle the other. On paper, at least, it seemed like the Arizona Wildcats’ biggest strength on that side of the ball.