Arizona coach gives back in big way by buying fans $2,000 worth of tequila and 1,000 game tickets
Arizona coach Brent Brennan thanked supporters after the Wildcats beat Iowa State 39-3 by buying 300 tequila shots for fans at a Tucson bar. The gesture followed a strong homecoming turnout for a pivotal Big 12 game, and Brennan said he wanted fans to know the team appreciated their support.
Before the match, Brennan also bought 1,000 tickets for local children, including young people involved with the Boys & Girls Club, Ronald McDonald House and local football groups. He said the tickets would give more children a chance to see the team play, including those facing difficult circumstances.
In short
- Brennan spent $2,000 on 300 tequila shots for fans.
- He also provided 1,000 tickets for local children.
- Arizona beat Iowa State 39-3.
Explained simply
The Arizona Wildcats are the University of Arizona’s American football team, based in Tucson. Brent Brennan became their head coach in 2024, when the team joined the Big 12, a major US college sports conference.
College teams rely on supporters who attend games and help create a home crowd. The Boys & Girls Club and Ronald McDonald House are organisations that support children and families, while local football groups give young people opportunities to play.
Tickets can make live sport more accessible to children who might not otherwise attend, and public gestures by coaches can draw attention to a team’s links with its community. The story concerns both Brennan’s effort to thank supporters and his decision to offer children a chance to watch the Wildcats.