New UA head coach mixes new hires, assistants from Tomey

Arizona head football coach John Mackovic completed UA's coaching roster for the 2001 season by hiring five new coaches and retaining four from the Dick Tomey era.

Mackovic was hired in early December to replace Tomey, who resigned following the Wildcats' 30-17 loss to in-state rival Arizona State on Nov. 24.

Of Mackovic's five new hires, only two assistants - defensive ends coach Steve Bernstein and tights ends coach Jay Boulware - have previous coaching experience alongside the 57-year old head coach.