The departures of three coaches on the staff in the last week provide new Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman flexibility in making new hires.

The offseason roster overhaul continues, with another change to Brett Brennan’s coaching staff. Arizona has hired Josh Miller as tight ends coach, reuniting with new offensive coordinator Seth Doege after the two were together last season at Marshall.

Two more Hurricanes defensive position coaches are taking jobs elsewhere, opening up spots for new defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to mold his defensive staff.

Arizona Football hired All-Pac-10 lineman Joe Salave'a as Defensive Line/Associate Head Coach. Salave'a said returning to his alma mater is 'very surreal.'

The Hurricanes are reportedly hiring Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to be their new defensive coordinator. Hetherman takes over after Miami fired Lance Guidry.

The Hurricanes ranked 68th nationally in scoring defense, allowing 25.3 points per game — a number that ballooned to 30.8 points per game in conference play. In Guidry’s first season as defensive coordinator, Miami allowed an average of 22.8 points per game but only gave up more than 40 points in a game once compared to three times this season.

Danny Gonzales still believes being defensive coordinator for Arizona football is an "elite job" and is excited to combine heads with Joe Salave'a.

Arizona Wildcats football brought back a program standout to bolster head coach Brent Brennan's staff: Joe Salave'a.

Arizona's new defensive line coach got choked up when recalling the moment he was about land in Tucson to help coach the program that recruited and shaped him.

The last time Joe Salave’a was in Tucson, in 2019, it was a somber homecoming. The former Arizona star was in town to attend a memorial service for Dick Tomey, his coach with the Wildcats and the man who got him into coaching.

Yahoo Sports is reporting that a proposal from the nation’s four largest conferences would give them more authority over rule-making, policy decisions and postseason events such as

Joe Salave'a did not necessarily expect his return to Arizona, but his history helped a return stay in the back of his mind throughout his coaching career. "When you are on your journey of ...