Wildcats react to firing of Rich Rodriguez; Arizona players want Marcel Yates as permanent leader
Former Wildcats and current players react to the firing of former UA football coach Rich Rodriguez on Twitter.
QB Khalil Tate
We need to hire Coach Yates as our head coach period, he's the best man for the JOB !!! Beardown
— Khalil Tate (@KhalilDTN) January 3, 2018
BJ Denker, Analyst
Wow, just wow.
— BJ Denker (@BJDenker) January 3, 2018
Ex-Arizona QB Matt Scott
How you gonna fire @CoachRodAZ over a false story and say "we wanted to reaffirm our commitment to our values" and your not gonna fire Miller for paying players? Smh yall look stupid
— Matt Scott (@mscottqb10) January 3, 2018
Freshman LB Tony Fields II
KEEP THE DEFENSIVE STAFF!!! @Dave_Heeke
— Tony Fields II (@T_Fields1) January 3, 2018
Freshman safety Scottie Young Jr.
@CoachYatesAZ for head coach @Dave_Heeke make that move rn
— sheldon (@_scottieoo) January 3, 2018
Jake Fischer
Absolutely disagree with the decision made earlier this evening. @CoachRodAZ coached me for 2 years.. I was in “the workplace”.. #LIES
— Jake Fischer (@JakeFischer33) January 3, 2018
Jared Tevis
Informed him via email?! And after all he's done for the program, you let false allegations play a part in the decision? You're supposed to stand by your coaches, staff, and players. #KeepUAcoaches #BearDown
— Jared Tevis (@TucTownTevis) January 3, 2018
Jalen Harris
Didn’t think this day would come😢
— JalenHarris (@TheHarris_Era) January 3, 2018
Kylan Wilborn
Don’t even know what to say...
— Meaty (@KYLANWILBORN) January 3, 2018
Marcus Griffin
Was not expecting that at all..
— Marcus Griffin (@RealMG96) January 3, 2018
Wide receiver Zach Benjamin
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/M42cHBtFwf
— Zach Benjamin (@_Kodak87) January 3, 2018
Freshman CB Tony Wallace
Marcel Yates 4 Head Coach!!!! @Dave_Heeke
— T.W (@Twaaall1) January 3, 2018
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Claim says that Rodriguez walked around shirtless and showed his assistant unwanted and inappropriate attention.
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