Former Arizona Wildcats football coach Rich Rodriguez congratulated the University of Arizona and new football coach Kevin Sumlin for Sumlin's hire on Sunday night.
Rodriguez, who was fired earlier this month, wrote a message on Twitter:
"Congratulations to the University of Arizona and to Coach Kevin Sumlin.
"I am sure he will have great success with the most remarkable group of football student-athletes in the country.
"We have been incredibly blessed to be a part of the Wildcat family and Tucson community for over six years and are fortunate that our children Rhett and Raquel are continuing their education at the UofA.
"Welcome Coach Sumlin.
"Coach Rich Rodriguez"
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Arizona fired Rodriguez on Jan. 2 amid allegations that he created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed his former administrative assistant.
Many people reacted to Rodriguez's "classy" response to Arizona's hiring of Sumlin:
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