Said Tomey’s son, Rich: “He would be truly honored with this dedication. It’s exactly spot-on. With the emphasis he put on preparation, it is very fitting to have the practice fields named after him.

“He put a lot into practice. He was very tough, but everyone knew he loved them and that he held everyone to the same standard. Once he was done coaching, everywhere he went, he always wanted to stand there and watch practice. It gives everyone a chance to compete and improve.”

Tomey was the architect of Arizona’s famed “Desert Swarm” defenses of the 1990s. The Wildcats finished 10-2 and ranked 10th in the final Associated Press poll in 1993. Five years later, they went 12-1 – the best record in school history – and ranked fourth in the final AP poll.

Every day, we will continue to be reminded of Coach Tomey’s legacy. Can’t think of a better way to go to work! #BearDown https://t.co/rFdqZzArxU — Kevin Sumlin (@CoachSumlin) July 26, 2019