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New Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez finally got his man at defensive coordinator.After a lengthy negotiation, Arizona announced Wednesday that longtime West Virginia defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel will join Rodriguez in Tucson.Arizona also announced the hiring of two other West Virginia defensive coaches: David Lockwood (defensive backs) and Bill Kirelawich (defensive line) as well as Spencer Leftwich (tight ends), who was at Pittsburgh this past season.Casteel and Kirelawich worked under Rodriguez at West Virginia but didn't follow him to Michigan, where poor defense played a big role in Rodriguez's firing after the 2010 season.West Virginia finished in the nation's top 15 in total defense three of the last seven years, and in the top 15 scoring defenses four of those years. In 2010, Casteel's defense finished third in the nation in total defense, second in rushing defense, third in scoring defense and second in sacks per game. His 2007 unit finished the season ranked No. 7 in total defense and No. 8 in scoring defense.Casteel has been defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at West Virginia since 2003."I have enjoyed my time at West Virginia University, and it's been 11 great years," Casteel said in a statement. "I have coached some outstanding young men, and I would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication."
Source: ESPN
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