Wildcats react to firing of Rich Rodriguez; Arizona players want Marcel Yates as permanent leader

We need to hire Coach Yates as our head coach period, he's the best man for the JOB !!! Beardown

— Khalil Tate (@KhalilDTN) January 3, 2018

Wow, just wow.

— BJ Denker (@BJDenker) January 3, 2018

How you gonna fire @CoachRodAZ over a false story and say "we wanted to reaffirm our commitment to our values" and your not gonna fire Miller for paying players? Smh yall look stupid

— Matt Scott (@mscottqb10) January 3, 2018

KEEP THE DEFENSIVE STAFF!!! @Dave_Heeke

— Tony Fields II (@T_Fields1) January 3, 2018

@CoachYatesAZ for head coach @Dave_Heeke make that move rn

— sheldon (@_scottieoo) January 3, 2018

Absolutely disagree with the decision made earlier this evening. @CoachRodAZ coached me for 2 years.. I was in “the workplace”.. #LIES

— Jake Fischer (@JakeFischer33) January 3, 2018

Informed him via email?! And after all he's done for the program, you let false allegations play a part in the decision? You're supposed to stand by your coaches, staff, and players. #KeepUAcoaches #BearDown

— Jared Tevis (@TucTownTevis) January 3, 2018

Didn’t think this day would come😢

— JalenHarris (@TheHarris_Era) January 3, 2018

Don’t even know what to say...

— Meaty (@KYLANWILBORN) January 3, 2018

Was not expecting that at all..

— Marcus Griffin (@RealMG96) January 3, 2018

Thank you. pic.twitter.com/M42cHBtFwf

— Zach Benjamin (@_Kodak87) January 3, 2018

Marcel Yates 4 Head Coach!!!! @Dave_Heeke

— T.W (@Twaaall1) January 3, 2018