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TUCSON, Ariz. -- It was known in advance that new coach Rich Rodriguez wouldn't show everything Arizona's offense has to offer in Saturday's spring game.
He didn't. The scrimmage was more of a "peek-a-boo."
Once the offense is in place, good things will be expected; that's why Rodriguez was brought in and charged with getting the Wildcats' fan base excited about what's ahead.
Plenty will depend on quarterback Matt Scott, who had a strong showing at the annual spring game, which was held at Kino Stadium while Arizona Stadium undergoes renovations. Know, however, that Scott wore a red jersey and wasn't allowed to be hit by Arizona's defense, so he was limited in his running ability to avoid the possibility of injury.
"That's going to change a lot of things," Wildcats wide receiver Tyler Slavin said of Scott being able to run. "It's going to change our offense from three dimensions to four dimensions. With him, running (the ball) is just another weapon."
To explain: One dimension is Arizona's running attack. Two dimensions means Arizona can run and pass. Three dimensions means UA can run, pass or have Scott take off.
But what about the fourth dimension? Slavin, realizing he misspoke, laughed and then said, "our lineman can take off, too."
"That's our secret," he added, laughing.
Anything to move the ball.
It's a new world for Arizona football -- or so it seems. More than 4,000 fans came out to Kino Stadium, braving cold winds and a team with a very uncertain future. It's about the excitement of what's ahead after some mediocre years under Mike Stoops.
At least Rodriguez, now five months on the job, said he has a better sense of what needs to be done moving forward. The spring game helped, of course.
"I didn't know what their attitude would be, but after talking to them when I first got here, I thought it would be good," Rodriguez said of the players. "And it has been. They have bought in and have tried hard. But there is another level we can get to as far as work ethic. We understand that."
Rodriguez continues to say the team isn't in great shape. Over the next few months, with fall training camp next on the docket, Arizona has to be prepared for what's ahead. They've "got to come in the best shape of their athletic lives," Rodriguez said.
Arizona players have heard it all spring: They need to be better physically and in better shape. It's been the mantra since day one. It's also been Rodriguez's motivation.
"It's going to come in the weight room, and it's about getting more comfortable in the system so you can be more aggressive," said linebacker Jake Fischer. "There will be a lot of work in the film room ... just a lot of things that are required to be great. I feel we have a lot of guys who want to be great. We will be able to put a great team on the field next year."
There were times Saturday when the Wildcats looked pretty good. In all, Arizona had 98 offensive plays for 597 total yards, 445 of which came through the air. Scott went 22 for 35 for 315 yards and four touchdowns.
"Through spring, I feel I improved a lot," Scott said. "We have a lot of stuff we need to work on, but the whole team does. When we get those things down, it'll be a good season."
Slavin agreed and had high praise for his quarterback, who redshirted last season in order to have a shot at the starting job as a senior.
"He's great," Slavin said of Scott. "He's a great quarterback and a great leader. He gets the team in line. And once he gets going, he gets going. He's unstoppable. We're on the same page."
Scott said he won't go home to Los Angeles this summer but instead will stay in Tucson and study the playbook every chance he gets.
"We gotta get this offense down so we know where everything is going," he said. "I'm so excited to get this season under way."
