ESPN's David Pollack Says LSU Should Hire Dave Aranda

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"I would hire Dave Aranda because — listen, Ed O's antics and what he is and who he is — I like the exact opposite," Pollack said. "I would love to have a cerebral, level-headed guy. I think, again when I'm hiring a coach, I'm taking one side of the ball and it better be elite. I think he's an elite mind when it comes to defense. It's not just at LSU. It's not just at Baylor. It's back at Wisconsin. Like this dude is really, really good."

Aranda was the Wisconsin defensive coordinator from 2013-15. He was then LSU defensive coordinator from 2016-19 before becoming the Baylor head coach in 2020.

"I know my LSU defense is going to be top-notch like it was when he was there," Pollack said. "It's going to be great. I think I'll be structured, I'll be disciplined, I just like the aura of Dave Aranda. I think he'll be a really good fit for LSU. I think he would bring some stability. Listen, LSU is going to recruit itself. It's a big fish in a small pond. People want to go to Louisiana. It's got the pedigree. It's got the winning. There's a lot of it that's already good. I think my first choice would be, I would go Dave Aranda."

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