Miller takes Arizona job

[dbackjon]

Sean Miller accepted the job as head coach of the Arizona Wildcats on Monday, one day after turning the position down, a source close to the negotiations told Yahoo! Sports.

Miller told Arizona he would remain at Xavier late last night, then asked for a chance to sleep on the decision. After going back and forth during the morning, a source said, he informed XU athletic director Mike Bobinski of his decision at noon ET.

Miller could not immediately be reached for comment. A message left for Xavier officials has not been immediately returned.

Miller led Xavier to two Elite Eights and a Sweet 16 over five seasons. His overall record 120-47. He had met with UA officials Sunday in Santa Fe, N.M. and flown back to Cincinnati to make his final decision.

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What a freaking mess that search was

[ASUMountaineer]

I understand it's a job, and most people (including myself) don't have a lot of loyalty with companies anymore because it's not reciprocated. However, college coaching is different. Had he not just signed a long term deal last year, this wouldn't bother me. But, to sign a long term contract and recruit based on being there for years to come, to just walk away after one year is bad form. Just my $.02.