Career Path: Butch Davis is 122-79 in 10 years as a head coach at the collegiate level with stops at Miami (FL) and North Carolina, compiling a 64.8 winning percentage. During his time in Miami Davis was 71-51. At North Carolina he was 51-28. Davis also spent time as a head coach in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns going 24-35 in four seasons with one playoff appearance.
Buzz Surrounding The Hire: FIU would receive a good amount of publicity surrounding the hire and would show the college football world that they are serious about having a good football program.