As I spend more time on this board, the more I respect @dsddcane's opinion. If he says Mario is worth a shot, then I will defer to his opinion.
I can't say I'm convinced, but @WhatTheHell sure lays out enough evidence to make me agree with him.
The knock on Mario is from his FIU days. He peaked at 8-5, then regressed to 3-9. People are rightfully cautious. We've been burned before.
That said, his ability to pick coaches seems above average in retrospect.