Louisville coach Scott Satterfield has been announced as Cincinnati's next head football coach. He was 25-24 in four seasons with the Cardinals, leading the program to three bowl games. Here is early reaction from some of Cincinnati and Louisville commits.
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“I’m thrilled and excited. He seems like a great quality coach and I look forward to developing a relationship with him.”
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“I'm not familiar with coach Satterfield at all. I’ve never met him and he never recruited me while I was being recruited. I don’t even know if he knows who I am.”
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“It was really a surprise. I woke up with a text from my dad saying that we got a coach. I think it’s a great hire he’s had success at Louisville and I wanna build a relationship with him. The Fenway Bowl should be interesting.”
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“It’s shocking, couldn’t have imagined it happening.“
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“It’s cool. Hopefully he continues to make our program successful.”
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“I don’t know much yet.”
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“I’ll just say business is business and coach just had to make a business decision.”
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"I’ve been through it before so I understand how things work. I’m excited for him and wish him success."
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"I’m glad UC could find a coach they think is right for the job. I have not had contact with coach Satterfield in the past, and don't know a lot about him, but I know he has been successful at other schools. I’m hoping to connect soon and start building a relationship."