New Arizona Wildcats coach Kevin Sumlin worked with record-setting quarterback Case Keenum and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. Noel Mazzone, whom Sumlin is expected to hire as offensive coordinator, has coached Philip Rivers, Jason Campbell, Brock Osweiler, Brett Hundley and Josh Rosen.
UA returning starter Khalil Tate should thrive under Sumlin and Mazzone. They will do all they can to maximize his potential.
But as two quarterback experts noted, it’s up to Tate to take advantage of the opportunity he’s about to have. Sumlin and Mazzone will coach him up; Tate has to put in the work.