Former Wildcat star Joe Salave’a has been hired to coach the defensive line under Danny Gonzales, who was promoted to defensive coordinator after coaching linebackers and special teams last season.

Arizona didn’t have to look far for its next defensive coordinator. Additionally, the Wildcats hired one of the greatest defensive linemen in program history to lead the UA’s defensive front.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has promoted Danny Gonzales to defensive coordinator and hired former player Joe Salave'a as associate head coach and defensive line coach, the school announced ...

Arizona has hired Joe Salave'a as its defensive line ... associate head coach of the defense and defensive run game coordinator. Salave'a spent the previous four seasons working in a similar ...

Salave'a replaces defensive line coach Joe Seumalo, who is no longer coaching ... Brennan was the Spartans' tight ends coach and co-offensive coordinator during Salave'a's time at San Jose State.

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

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has promoted Danny Gonzales to defensive coordinator and hired former player Joe Salave'a as associate head coach and defensive line coach, the school announced Thursday.