I am not 100% in on Quinn or anything, but why is it a safe hire? Because Diaco knows him?
In UConn's position, to get a guy who was a broyles award finalist and a guy who did pretty decently as a HC at Buffalo (
racked up 41 on us in 2013) would be a great hire. I would argue the only reason he would consider it is because of his relationship with Diaco.
Look at these point totals for 2013 Buffalo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Buffalo_Bulls_football_team 8-5 and a bowl game. He then got fired this year after going 3-4. Not a bad resume for UConn's OC.
EDIT: After writing this I think I am 100% in on the Quinn bandwagon HAHA.