All the info so far on Dave Aranda

*Disclaimer: I am not an insider. I hear things here and there, but this is mostly published info from 247 and other sources, ultimately it's Dave Aranda's decision and no one can speak in absolutes but him.*

First off, I know lots of people are melting right now. This isn't a thread about Orgeron, this is for discussion about DA.

I won't defend the admin in this coaching search (or lack thereof), but one thing they did do is sit down with Aranda and make it clear they would do whatever it took to keep him here and happy. Any other offer he receives will be beaten, period.

They also spoke in depth about his future goals. Contrary to what's floating around here and on other message boards, Aranda sees the NFL as his next step, not a college HC job. That's crucial, because UT is looking at a pretty big rebuild on defense. The easiest path to the NFL for him is to continue to display his scheme with top talent, not show he can recruit and rebuild. Aranda favored keeping Orgeron, he feels the talent is going to keep coming and that wasn't a certainty if there were major staff overhauls.

Lastly, Aranda has been quoted as saying he "loves it here." My personal opinion is that the Herman/Aranda relationship is a bit over hyped, though I'm not gonna sit here and promise you Aranda will stay. That's up to him, I just think if you read between the lines he will be here until the NFL comes calling.