I don't see how Jim Crane playing college ball affects whether another owner loves his game or not. I don't think playing a sport making much a difference in wanting to oversee a rebuild, but if anything, I would think it would have the opposite affect.
I remember telling a friend after the 2017 World Series that we need to savor this moment. We may never experience it in our lifetimes again. LOL.
He's going to have his choice of manager positions. At least for now his coaching/underling days are behind him.