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.
At that time, Idaho football had achieved only four successful seasons in over four decades, and the last four head coaches had been dismissed after two to four seasons. Furthermore, no Vandal head football coach had departed with a winning record since 1928.