Sports Hall of Famer Mike Haynes wanted Herm Edwards as Arizona State football coach in 2011 October 11, 2019Jeff Metcalfe, USA TODAYComments Off on Hall of Famer Mike Haynes wanted Herm Edwards as Arizona State football coach in 2011 When Arizona State was looking for a football coach after the 2011 season, Hall of Famer Mike Haynes had a candidate: Herm Edwards. It took six years.