Joe Salave'a - Football Coach - University of Arizona Athletics
Salave’a lettered at Arizona as a defensive tackle from 1994-97, earning first-team all-Pac-12 honors in 1997, second-team recognition in 1996 and honorable mention accolades in 1995. He was the team captain in 1996. Salave’a tallied 157 career tackles for the Wildcats, all as an interior lineman, with 43.5 tackles for loss and 21.5 sacks.
Joe Salave'a - Wikipedia
Joe Fagaofe Salave'a (/ s ɑː l ə ˈ v eɪ. ə /; born March 23, 1975) is an American football coach and former defensive tackle who is currently the associate head coach, and defensive line coach at the University of Arizona.He previously served as the associate head coach, defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator at the University of Oregon from 2017 to 2021 and the University of ...
Returning to Arizona 'very surreal' for Joe Salave'a - Arizona …
Jan 11, 2025 · Salave’a, a Polynesian Football Hall of Fame inductee, was a defensive tackle in Arizona’s Desert Swarm defense from 1994-97 and was teammates with Brennan’s younger brother in former UA ...
Joe Salave'a returns to Arizona football despite pay cut
Jan 11, 2025 · In 2020, Joe Salave’a was the third highest-paid defensive line coach in college football, earning $685,000 as an Oregon Duck, a 45-year-old rising star in the prime of his career. He was a ...
Arizona hires ex-Wildcat Joe Salave'a as DL coach - Arizona …
Jan 9, 2025 · Arizona is adding a "Desert Swarm" member to Brent Brennan's coaching staff. The Wildcats hired Miami defensive line coach and associate head coach Joe Salave'a for a similar role on...
Arizona promotes Danny Gonzales to defensive coordinator
Jan 9, 2025 · 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.
Coaching at Arizona 'very surreal' for Wildcat alum Joe Salave'a
5 days ago · Salave'a returned to Arizona in 2010 for one season on Mike Stoops' coaching staff. After stints at Washington State, Oregon and Miami, Salave'a is back at his alma mater. He got right to work.
Arizona promotes Danny Gonzales to DC, hires Joe Salave'a as …
Jan 9, 2025 · Arizona's offseason of change continued Thursday with the announcement that the Wildcats will be turning the defense over to linebackers coach Danny Gonzales in addition to bringing in a new defensive coordinator and associate head coach in Joe Salave'a.
Arizona football adds Joe Salave'a to Brent Brennan's staff
Jan 11, 2025 · Arizona Wildcats football brought back a program standout to bolster head coach Brent Brennan’s staff: Joe Salave’a. The program named Salave’a, a decorated defensive lineman at the UofA from...
Arizona promotes Danny Gonzales to DC, hires Joe Salave'a
Jan 9, 2025 · Salave’a was not retained by former Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez in 2012. Former UA player and coach Joe Salave’a said Dick Tomey was the first coach to embrace all kinds of different ...