So it sounds like they weren't doing it before that. I wouldn't trust them to all of the sudden change out of desperation. Luckily for us it sounds like they did.
The conservatives in Texas aren't trying to take control of the Universities. Think about for a second that these people are dumber than Texas politicians and that should tell you all you need to know.
I mean he probably isn't as hands on in the universities but going to Texas isn't and upgrade in governor. Texas governor is one of the worst people imaginable.
Lions just finally stopped screwing around and made good hires. Their GM has been making great picks, Dan Campbell created a great culture, and their OC is so damn good.
Offensive rank was not great but better than we were this year. He had to split the year with 2 QBs each playing about half the games and both had better years with him than without. They set a school record that year for completion percentage. Their RB had 1192 yards 16 TDs and 5.5 ypc. Nothing mind blowing but it was one year and who knows what kind of talent they had. I do remember watching some ASU games from that year when Thomas was rumored to be the OC hire and they ran some interesting routes that looked effective.
The odds on Deboer seemed to jump pretty high after Lanning said he was staying. I dont really see him as an Alabama guy but that would be a good get for them.