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With the news of Jeff Casteel and Bill Kirelawich leaving the Arizona Wildcats, it was almost certain that there would be a mixed bag of reactions, even among the players.
There definitely was, and here's what the guys had to say on social media:
Paul Magloire:
I must say after that long season this winter break is lovely
— Paul Magloire ™‼️‼️ (@P_MAGLOIRE) January 4, 2016
DeAndre' Miller:
Coach Casteel was the GOAT as a DC
— D' Legynd (@Urban_Legynd) January 4, 2016
"@ZackBlatt: Jeff Casteel and Bill Kirelawich will not return to the #ArizonaWildcats staff next season." What is going on?
— D' Legynd (@Urban_Legynd) January 4, 2016
Reggie Gilbert:
Coach Kirlav was a mastermind of how to play play Defensive line, one of the best in the country! #Disappointed
— Reggie Gilbert (@reggiegilbert84) January 5, 2016
Tevin Hood:
Kirlav was, and still is, like a father to me. His first class at UofA #Savages #Kirlavages #Loyalty pic.twitter.com/dgbXUxwiHT
— Tevin Hood (@THood98) January 4, 2016
Parker Zellers:
Kirlav will forever be the OG! Taught me so much about football and life
— P (@TheRealPMunny) January 4, 2016
Cody Ippolito:
Wishing coach Casteel good luck! Taught me a lot and looking forward for next season!! Bear down ✊
— Cody Ippolito (@CodyIpp57) January 4, 2016
Tellas Jones:
— T. Jones (@17T_jones) January 4, 2016
When you build such strong bonds and friendships with coaches/players it's definitely hard seeing them move on..
— T. Jones (@17T_jones) January 4, 2016
Sani Fuimaono:
I've learned so much about the game from Kirlav! I see the game differently because of him! It definitely won't be the same! # ⬇️4life
— Sani Fuimaono (@saniboi99) January 4, 2016
Jeff Worthy:
damn.. https://t.co/Pj6YzgJEDQ
— JDUB55 (@WorthyJ_55) January 4, 2016
Jack Banda:
Not too many coaches out there that will take a shot at an undersized white D end, coach K will be missed
— Jack Banda (@Jackpanda92) January 4, 2016
Calvin Allen:
Coach K was the best to ever do it! He taught me so much about football and pushed me to where I am today ✊
— Calvin Allen IV (@C_Allen99) January 4, 2016
Levi Walton:
Coach Kirlav was the one who brought me into Arizona... I'm gonna miss that man.
— Levi Walton (@LeviWalton55) January 4, 2016
Kwesi Mashack:
We coming back to a whole new defensive coaching staff
— God's Gift️ (@_kid16_) January 4, 2016
Soooo we staying with the 3-3-5 or what??
— God's Gift️ (@_kid16_) January 4, 2016
Kendal Franklin:
I thank coach Casteel for everything he taught me this past season and I am also looking forward to a new start with the new DC‼️
— Almighty 4⃣3⃣‼️‼️ (@Almighty_6) January 4, 2016
"@Urban_Legynd: Coach Casteel was the GOAT as a DC"
— Almighty 4⃣3⃣‼️‼️ (@Almighty_6) January 4, 2016
I'd love a 4-3 please bring me back to highschool
— Almighty 4⃣3⃣‼️‼️ (@Almighty_6) January 4, 2016
Rob Kleifield:
Going to be a very exciting next few months
— Rob Kleifield (@robsField_54) January 4, 2016
Marcus Griffin:
Coach Casteel and Coach Kirlav were two good guys. They will be missed. Wish them the best with the rest of their coaching careers.
— Marcus Griffin 9⃣6⃣ (@TheRealMG96) January 4, 2016
4-3?
— Marcus Griffin 9⃣6⃣ (@TheRealMG96) January 4, 2016
Incoming recruits reactions:
Justin Holt:
Sucks to see two great coaches leave...was looking forward to being coached by them.
— JustinHolt (@Juice__50) January 4, 2016
Kahi Neves:
Neves: "I’m a big fan of Casteel..It’s bad news for me, but I gotta move on from it. I believe in the program, I believe in Coach Rodriguez"
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) January 4, 2016
Markell Utsey:
"Hate to see them go, I was really looking forward to them coaching me," Arizona DT commit Markell Utsey on Casteel & Kirelawich departures
— Matt Moreno (@MattGOAZCATS) January 4, 2016
Terrell Burgess:
So many things changing today!
— #⃣BURGESS5⃣™ (@TiTaniumT98) January 4, 2016
Jacob Colacion:
"I committed to the school not to just one coach." - Arizona linebacker commit Jacob Colacion on today’s news with Arizona’s staff changes
— Matt Moreno (@MattGOAZCATS) January 4, 2016