Arizona football: Wildcats players react to Jeff Casteel and Bill Kierlawich's departures

How do the players feel about the defensive coaching changes?

With the news of Jeff Casteel and Bill Kierlawich 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 http://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:

Smh https://t.co/NQNcpUFbOR

— 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

And trainers (!):

Holy cow...

— Lexi (@alexusmilobar) January 4, 2016

It's a business at the end of the day, but I'm still shocked

— Tyler Snyder (@tysny9) January 4, 2016

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