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The Wildcast, Episode 222: What's next for the Arizona Wildcats after firing DC Marcel Yates?
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The Wildcast, Episode 222: What's next for the Arizona Wildcats after firing DC Marcel Yates?

  • Justin Spears ,  Michael Lev ,  Alec White
  • Oct 28, 2019
  • Oct 28, 2019 Updated Jun 24, 2021
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Arizona fired defensive coordinator Marcel Yates and linebackers coach John Rushing following the Wildcats' 41-31 loss to the Cardinal. Kevin Sumlin held a news conference Monday to explain his decision and what the next steps are for the Wildcats with UA legend Chuck Cecil as the defensive coordinator and Hank Hobson as the linebackers coach. Justin Spears, Michael Lev and Alec White have a roundtable discussion about the current state of UA football.

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