During spring practice, when Arizona runs 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills, its various coaches are spread out on the field behind their respective sides of the ball. The better to observe, evaluate and, if needed, coach up a player following a miscue.
In John Richardson’s eyes, that last thing applies to all of his players. That’s why, after walk-on Jeffrey Robinson II was called for holding on a pass play, he pointed to each and every flag thrown.
“I really like to coach every single guy, from top to the bottom,” said Richardson, Arizona’s new cornerbacks coach.