HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Arizona defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales debuted a custom shirt earlier this week, showcasing the connection between Arizona and the University of Hawaii.

Below the “Aloha” with the two school logos bears the name Dick Tomey — name synonymous with both programs.

The late coaching legend was the head man in Manoa from 1977-86, leaving as one the winningest coach in program history at the time.

Coach Tomey followed that up with a 14-season stint in Tucson, where he still has the most wins for a Wildcats head coach.

“Coach Tomey was such a special guy at both places and so I think the fact that we have our Pacific Islander heritage game here, I think that’s really special just considering the connection both teams have, you know, through Coach

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