Longtime assistant Larry Ray was not at Hillenbrand Stadium and won't be at least "through the weekend," UA deputy athletic director Kathleen "Rocky" LaRose said.
Ray has coached under Candrea for 21 years, with a head coaching stint at Florida in the middle.
"The only thing I can say is he's dealing with some personal issues," said Candrea, declining to elaborate.
Ray did not immediately respond to a voice mail message left on his cellphone.
Earlier Thursday, the Wildcats had operations director and former UA pitcher Alicia Hollowell approved by the NCAA for on-field coaching.
She visited the pitcher's circle Thursday and has "moved in as a coach at this point," Candrea said.
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Ray has coached under Candrea for 21 years, with a head coaching stint at Florida in the middle.
"The only thing I can say is he's dealing with some personal issues," said Candrea, declining to elaborate.
Ray did not immediately respond to a voice mail message left on his cellphone.
Earlier Thursday, the Wildcats had operations director and former UA pitcher Alicia Hollowell approved by the NCAA for on-field coaching.
She visited the pitcher's circle Thursday and has "moved in as a coach at this point," Candrea said.
Read more: Cats start to display old swagger