After visiting with Lions owner Fred Mandel , Edwards ultimately was hired in February 1941 to succeed George Clark .
He met with officials at Marquette University and was considered a candidate for coaching duties at Colorado University and for the National Football League 's Detroit Lions .
After visiting with Detroit Lions owner Fred Mandel , Edwards ultimately was hired in February 1941 to succeed George Clark .
He met with officials at Marquette University and was considered a candidate for coaching duties at Colorado University and for the National Football League 's Detroit Lions .