Former Arizona Wildcat Antonio Pierce is set to become the new linebackers coach for the arch-rival Arizona State Sun Devils, according to a report from 247Sports’ Fabian Ardaya.
The news broke shortly after Pierce confirmed he would be stepping down as the head coach at Long Beach Poly High.
“It’s a special place and the kids are great, the best thing about Long Beach Poly is the student-athletes, they’re incredible people,” Pierce said Thursday via the Press-Telegram. “Watching those kids go to college, seeing families smile on signing day, I’ll never forget that.