Arizona has fired Coach Mike Stoops. His defensive coordinator, Tim Kish, will take over on an interim basis while they begin a national search for a new head coach.

Also: http://www.arizonawildcats.com/sport...101011aaa.html

Losing to Oregon State was the nail in the coffin. But the buyout won't hurt: $1.4 million.

His record was 1-5 this year and 41-50 over all.

The (relatively) new AD, Greg Byrne, will be able to put his mark on the program.