At the time, Idaho football had posted just four winning seasons in over four decades, and the last four head coaches had been fired after two to four seasons. In addition, no Vandal head football coach had left with a winning record since 1928.
During this era, Idaho's football team had achieved only four successful seasons in more than four decades, and the previous four head coaches had been relieved from their duties after serving for two to four seasons. Furthermore, no Vandal head football coach had left with a winning record since 1928.