Perhaps, but actually I think it was because Rex watched the Super Bowl with Terry and Kim. Rex turned on the charm and schmoozinator and snowed the rookie owners and they were hooked.
Think about it, Rex would be a fun guy to watch the Super Bowl with.
Someone like Doug Martine perhaps?
If we were to be looking for a coach, and Kim and Terry like you, want an up and coming college coach, how about Jim Mora Jr.
He has NFL coaching experience/success. He has gotten UCLA from dog meat to a really good team. He gets great play from his QBs. Michael Vick, Hundley, and Rosen.