 The 2012 edition was the first appearance in the bowl for both Arizona and for the Pac @-@ 12 . Arizona , seventh best in the nation in total offense ( 521 @.@ 83 ypg ) , was led by quarterback Matt Scott ( 338 @.@ 45 ypg , 3 @,@ 238 yards passing ) , All @-@ American running back Ka 'Deem Carey who led the nation in rushing ( 146 @.@ 42 ypg ) and set a school record with his 1 @,@ 757 rushing yards , good for 21 touchdowns , and wide receiver Austin Hill who totaled 1 @,@ 189 yards . 2012 was the first season in Arizona 's history during which they had a 3000 @-@ yard passer , a 1000 @-@ yard rusher , and a 1000 @-@ yard receiver . Senior place kicker John Bonano was named the 2012 Pac @-@ 12 Football Scholar @-@ Athlete of the Year ( Physiology major with a 3 @.@ 927 GPA ) . 
