Football coaches' job security not an issue

Arizona’s guaranteed bowl berth will shut up some opposing coaches on the recruiting trail.

The Wildcats won’t have to hear so much about the coaches’ lack of job security while recruiting as much.

“The standard line for the last two years is, 'Why are you going there, they are going to get fired,'” UA defensive coordinator Mark Stoops said. “Let’s hope that line is out.”

The status of coach Mike Stoops and his staff has been the primary focus for more than a year. Stoops had a 17-29 overall record heading into this, his fifth season with the Wildcats.

Arizona is 6-3 overall and heading to a bowl game.

That won’t get the staff fired.

“I’m not concerned about what other people are saying,” Mike Stoops said. “I try to promote our program and what we have to offer. People can say whatever they want. That is not the way you are supposed to do it. I don’t think it helps your program.

“You are always going to get negative recruiting, that is the way it is. That is part of recruiting.”