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Arizona Wildcats football guide: Meet the new coaches

	Jeff Casteel (Photo courtesy MSNsportsNET)

Jeff Casteel (Photo courtesy MSNsportsNET)

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Jeff Casteel

Position: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

Previous coaching jobs: West Virginia (2001-2011), UTEP (2000), Shepherd University (W. Va.) (1988-1999), Palmetto High School (Miami, Fla.) (1987), California University (Pa.) (1984-1986)

Years with Rodriguez: 11 (2001-2011)

College: California University (Pa.), 1984

Calvin Magee

Position: Associate Head Coach/Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs

Previous coaching jobs: Pittsburgh (2011), Michigan (2008-2010), West Virginia (2001-2007), South Florida (1996-2000), Tampa Catholic High School (1990-1995)

Years with Rodriguez: 10 (2001-2010)

College: South Florida (1990)

Rod Smith

Position: Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Previous coaching jobs: Indiana (2011), Michigan (2008-2010), West Virginia (2007), South Florida (2001-2006), Clemson graduate assistant (2001), West Virginia graduate assistant (2001), West Virginia Tech (2000), Urbana University (Ohio) (1998-1999), Franklin High School (W. Va.) (1997)

Years with Rodriguez: Seven (played quarterback under Rodriguez at Glenville State) (1993-1996, 2001, 2007-2010)

College: Glenville State, 1997

Spencer Leftwich

Position: Assistant Coach/Tight Ends/Offensive Special Teams

Previous coaching jobs: Pittsburgh (2011), Tulsa (2010, 2003-2006), North Texas (2007-2009, 1994-2002), New Mexico State (1992-1993), Stephen F. Austin (1989-1991)

Years with Rodriguez: None

College: Stephen F. Austin (1988)

Tony Dews

Position: Assistant Coach/Receivers

Previous coaching jobs: Pittsburgh (2011), Michigan (2008-2010), West Virginia (2007), UNLV (2006), Central Michigan (2004-2005), Holy Cross (2003), California University (Pa.) (2002), West Virginia graduate assistant (1999-2001), Millersville University (1998), Bainbridge High School (Ga.) (1997)

Years with Rodriguez: Five (2001, 2007-2010)

College: Liberty (1996)

Tony Gibson

Position: Assistant Head Coach/Safeties/Defensive Special Teams

Previous coaching jobs: Pittsburgh (2011), Michigan (2008-2010), West Virginia (2001-2007), West Virginia Tech (1999-2000), Cumberland University (1997-1998), Glenville State (1996), Gilmer County High School (W. Va.) (1995)

Years with Rodriguez: 13 (1990-1993, 1996, 2001-2010)

College: Glenville State (1994)

Bill Kirelawich

Position: Assistant Coach/Defensive Line

Previous coaching jobs: West Virginia (1979-2011)

Years with Rodriguez: Seven (2001-2008)

College: Salem University (1969)

David Lockwood

Position: Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks

Previous coaching jobs: West Virginia (1989 [graduate assistant], 2000, 2008-2011), Kentucky (2007), Minnesota (2002-2006), Notre Dame (2001), Wyoming (1999-2000), Memphis (1995-1999), Delaware (1990-1993)

Years with Rodriguez: None

College: West Virginia (1989)

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