"We haven't talked over the years as much as we probably should have, but I know I kept up with him and what his teams were doing and I'm sure he did the same with me," [Russ Huesman] said. "Now I'm glad he's here and I know he's going to do a great job."

"It's unbelievable and it's special to have an opportunity to coach at your alma mater, a school that you love and that you care about so much," [Russ Ehrenfeld] said. "It's hard to believe, and I can't wait to work with Russ again."