Duane Akina has been named the next defensive coordinator at Arizona, multiple sources have told GOAZCATS.com.

Akina was a defensive analyst for the Wildcats last season where he helped the UA's defense have a top 50 total defense, after being the 124th best total defense the year before he arrived back in Tucson.

This is Akina's second time serving in a coordinator position at Arizona, second on the defensive side.

Serving under head coaches Dick Tomey at Arizona, Mack Brown at Texas, David Shaw at Stanford, Akina will now be joining the Wildcats again after initially leaving for Texas a week prior, and will be one of Brennan's right hand men.

Akina will again bring loads of energy and wisdom to the Wildcats, this time with an expanded role on the sidelines. His love for the game and the city of Tucson is poised to bring players along and help them succeed this upcoming season.

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