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VIDEO: Joe Salave'a holds back tears talking about return to Arizona
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VIDEO: Joe Salave'a holds back tears talking about return to Arizona

  • Justin Spears
  • Jan 11, 2025
  • Jan 11, 2025 Updated May 1, 2026
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Arizona defensive line coach and associate head coach Joe Salave'a got choked up when recalling his return to Tucson. Salave'a was a defensive lineman for the "Desert Swarm" under Dick Tomey and became a longtime defensive line coach with stops at San Jose State, Arizona, Washington State, Oregon and Miami. (Video by Arizona Athletics)

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