 He has been described by a New Mexico media guide as “one of the nation’s most innovative and progressive coaching minds.”

As offensive coordinator for one season at California in 1992, he helped guide QB Dave Barr to a season where he threw for 2,343 yards and 19 TD.RB Russell White ran for 1,069 yards and 9 TD.He also guided WR Sean Dawkins to 65 catches for 1,070 yards and 14 TD.