First Malzahn wanted to come back to Arkansas. Also, IMO it is much easier to win at ASU than Vandy. You are playing much easier competition and if he is a good coach they will be able to win a bunch of games. Malzahn could use that success to get a big time job as he would be a proven head coach. At Vandy it is very difficult to succeed and he could be out of a job in 5 years. Unless Malzahn is really hurting for money, this isn't a horrible move.