UCLA has hired former Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo as the Bruins' director of leadership, the school announced Friday.
Niumatalolo, Navy's winningest head coach, was fired at his locker after the Midshipmen's 20-17 double-overtime loss to rival Army in Philadelphia in December.
In his new role, Niumatalolo -- who had a reputation for graduating his players, his honest approach and avoiding NCAA infractions -- will serve as an adviser to UCLA football's staff and players, according to the school's release.
Niumatalolo told ESPN on Friday that while there were some other opportunities more specific to a coaching title, UCLA "felt right" to him because of previous ties to the area.