Yeah I'm sure their whole decision making process hinged on what Kathy Hochul had to say. I can see the vast unwashed hordes rising in the west (it's west for me).
Fun fact, Pete Carroll's first NFL job was in 1984 as defensive backs coach for the Buffalo Bills. He took over for Jerry Glanville who became DC of the Houston Oilers. Monte Kiffin was also on the staff in 1984.