1. Joe Fagaofe Salave'a is an American football coach and former defensive tackle who is currently the associate head coach, and defensive line coach at the University of Arizona.
14 Facts About Joe Salave'a
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Joe Salave'a previously served as the associate head coach, defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator at the University of Oregon from 2017 to 2021 and the University of Miami from 2022 to 2024.
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Joe Salave'a attended Widefield High School, located in Security-Widefield, Colorado, 1990.
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Joe Salave'a moved to Oceanside, California near San Diego, in 1991, and graduated from Oceanside High School.
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Joe Salave'a attended and played college football at the University of Arizona.
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Joe Salave'a was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the 1998 NFL draft and would spend five seasons with Tennessee.
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In 2003, Joe Salave'a was signed by the San Diego Chargers and spent one season with the Chargers.
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Joe Salave'a was released by the Redskins on August 28,2007.
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On December 16,2010, Joe Salave'a was named the defensive line coach at the University of Arizona.
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When Rich Rodriguez was hired as head coach at Arizona for the 2012 season, Joe Salave'a was not retained.
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In 2012, Joe Salave'a joined Washington State University as their defensive line coach under head coach Mike Leach.
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Joe Salave'a was later promoted to assistant head coach and defensive line coach.
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In January 2017, Joe Salave'a was hired as the associate head coach, defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator at the University of Oregon under head coach Mario Cristobal.
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On January 7,2022, Joe Salave'a was hired as the associate head coach, run game coordinator and defensive line coach at the University of Miami following head coach Mario Cristobal.