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Photos: UA's new football coach Kevin Sumlin
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Photos: UA's new football coach Kevin Sumlin

  • Jan 16, 2018
  • Jan 16, 2018 Updated Jan 18, 2018

Kevin Sumlin, the new University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach, was officially introduced during a press conference in Tucson.

Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin speaks during his introductory press conference.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin, center, poses with UA president Robert Robbins, left, and athletics director Dave Heeke, right.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin is introduced.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

A packed house listens in during an introductory press conference for new University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin, left, greets former Wildcat great Ricky Hunley.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin, right, greets former Wildcat player Glenn Howell.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin jokes with past players after they pose for pictures.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin greets former Wildcat players and supporters.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

From left, University of Arizona president Robert Robbins, new UA head football coach Kevin Sumlin and athletics director Dave Heeke.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin, left, is introduced by athletics director Dave Heeke, right.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin, right, speaks as UA president Robert Robbins looks on.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

Kevin Sumlin introduced as new UA football coach

New University of Arizona Wildcats head football coach Kevin Sumlin, left, speaks during his introductory press conference.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

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