 Marmie's tenure was marked by mediocrity and disappointment, with a 6–5 mark in 1988, a 6–4–1 record in 1989, a 4–7 campaign in 1990, and a 6–5 season in 1991.School administrators fired Marmie following the 1991 season, amidst fan impatience.Bruce Snyder left California to become ASU's head coach in 1992.