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The Wildcast, Episode 60: How did Rich Rodriguez get fired at Arizona and who will be affected by it?
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The Wildcast, Episode 60: How did Rich Rodriguez get fired at Arizona and who will be affected by it?

  • Justin Spears
  • Jan 3, 2018
  • Jan 3, 2018 Updated Jan 20, 2018
The Wildcast, Episode 60: How did Rich Rodriguez get fired at Arizona and who will be affected by it?
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The Wildcast, Episode 60: How did Rich Rodriguez get fired at Arizona and who will be affected by it?
Michael Lev and Justin Spears break down how UA came to a decision of firing head football coach Rich Rodriguez after allegedly sexually harassing a former employee and running a hostile work environment. Who will be affected by this firing the most?

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