re: Is Pelini a better DC than Venables and Aranda?

Yeah, that’s why I was trying to limit it to the first three years for Aranda. That also help Aranda since it eliminates his worst defense statistically.

I agree with you on Williams but at best you have to admit that the talent was comparable for both coaches.

Even ignoring Aranda’s 4th and worst statistical defense, Pelini produced superior results despite having fewer starters/significant contributors that were selected in the NFL draft. That’s a factual statement.

Well this past season was actually a feather in Arandas cap. We had 7 starters injured for over half the season and we had 3 guys completely gone from almost the entire regular season and SEC play. Aranda and O have talked about how he had to completely re construct this defense while the season was playing out. But once we were healthy Arandas D went on a run vs top 4 opponents the last month and a half that no other defense in the country matched giving up 18ppg in the final 5 games, 3 of those vs top 4 teams on the biggest stage possible.

Aranda didn’t get better while at LSU. 2016 5th, 2017 12th, 2018 30th, 2019 32nd amongst many Rant calls for him to be fired.

His defenses were the best and most fun to watch. Better than Saban years. Better than Aranda. Chavis isn’t even close.

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Is Pelini a better DC than Venables and Aranda?

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His DC stats says that he's better than Aranda. And with all due respect, with Clemson's schedule, it wouldn't be hard to put up great numbers as a DC. I do think he's a great coach, though. Bo Pelini is one of the top defensive minds in the country. Period.

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Aranda inherited a much worse defense

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This is absolute bullshite.

Aranda inherited a team filled with NFL talent at every level that finished the prior season ranked higher in total defense than our current team that just sent at least 6 players to the NFL draft.

[quote]This is absolute bull shite.

Aranda inherited a team filled with NFL talent at every level that finished the prior season ranked higher in total defense than our current team that just sent at least 6 players to the NFL draft.

You are correct! Aranda inherited great talent and finished 4th in his first year and then went on to finish 14th, 26th and 33rd. I guess I was spoiled to watching Pelini defenses....probably why I never cared for Aranda's scheme.

That’s why I don’t deal in rankings that can’t be honestly compared over separate seasons. I prefer stats because they aren’t dependent on what other teams do. And it isn’t bullshite it’s an absolute fact that Pelini inherited a much better defense. And you’re 100% wrong about the defensive comparison from 2015 to 2019. That D sent 2 players to the NFL and the fact that you’ve repeatedly said this season will send a ton means one of your statements is dishonest. As far as making excuses, they’re not they’re also facts just like the fact that Dorsey missed zero games and was the only injury of any import and comparing that to 7 guys limping around for 2/3 of the season is the only excuse in that post. And in the Texas game we held up fine until half and the second half problems were almost 100% on Ed Orgeron. It was his decision not to hydrate his players at half when we had the IVs ready, it was his decision to shorten the Dline rotation even after Lawrence got hurt, it was his decision to use that stupid controlled rush instead of going after the QB. You’re being completely biased and using a double standard to compare these two coaches.

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