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Aranda as a recruiter

Posted on 4/25/16 at 9:31 am
Posted by specchaser
lafayette
Member since Feb 2008
2677 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 9:31 am
does anyone know his reputation as a recruiter?
Posted by Duckie
Tippy Toe, Louisiana
Member since Apr 2010
24314 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 9:49 am to
no one really knows much, but he's willing to get out and talk to kids from what I've seen.

I imagine he's not a road warrior and not a sleepover type of guy, but he's straight and to the point and willing to speak with kids in a very approachable manner.

But he'll never compare to Chavis, aka king kodiak
Posted by UnAnon
Breaux Bridge
Member since Sep 2013
6599 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 9:51 am to
Idk how he can recruit but he's proven to be one of the best at developing.
Posted by dboyback
baton rouge
Member since Jul 2013
1579 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:23 am to
We have enough recruiters on this staff. I have no problem with having a good coach
Posted by AnotherRound
Member since Oct 2012
2918 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:56 am to
Based upon the early interest and offers to a number of LBs, which is clearly more than in past years, I would say he is already making his mark.

Once we get his defense in place and we show what we can do, that will be another data point he can show on his progress and his D style.
This post was edited on 4/25/16 at 10:57 am
Posted by texastigerr
Texas
Member since Jan 2005
9080 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 11:52 am to
The quality of defense and development of players will contribute to his recruiting. He seems like more of his actions speaking louder than his words. I think that's how he will sell his defense.
Posted by LMfan
Member since Aug 2014
5145 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 12:14 pm to
Anecdotal, but based on things Devin White and Andre Anthony have said it seems his greatest attribute is the ability to explain to kids exactly how he plans on using them.

He'll probably never be as naturally charismatic as, say, Ed O, but his ability to communicate his philosophy will endear himself to kids.
This post was edited on 4/25/16 at 12:15 pm
Posted by Phil2012
The planet
Member since Dec 2005
6213 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:16 pm to
His reputation will precede him well...he doesn't have be a salesman so much with his smooth words...actions speak louder than words...
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71482 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:21 pm to
Honestly, better than Chavis, not as good as Steele...but we've got plenty of elite recruiters on this staff. The allure to Aranda is his cerebral schemes to extract the most out of players in his defense.
Posted by CoachKlein
Ratchet City
Member since Mar 2015
1492 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 3:52 pm to
From what's been written about him since his arrival, he seems like a results driven guy. That, and seeing how he utilizes different guys should be an easy selling point.
Posted by Lsuchs
Member since Apr 2013
8073 posts
Posted on 4/25/16 at 4:05 pm to
If he isn't yet, next years draft will turn him into one.

He picked a great time and place to get some ammo. The list of guys he can say he coached that will pour into NFL the next few years will make it hard not to be a successful recruiter for a while
This post was edited on 4/25/16 at 4:09 pm
Posted by Lou Pai
Member since Dec 2014
29417 posts
Posted on 4/26/16 at 11:08 am to
Not a cfb recruiting expert by any means, but from a high level, having a mixture of Orgeron and Aranda would be extremely effective IMO. From a cursory look at some stuff on Aranda and just going off of reputation/delivery here... a good cop/bad cop routine with a legendary enthusiastic motivator, and a locked on/squared away tactician who talks to you like a man, seems like a perfect combination on recruiting and development in the Front 7. Along with Raymond of course, I'm very excited to see what happens with this defensive staff.
This post was edited on 4/26/16 at 11:09 am
Posted by RetiredTiger
Lafayette,LA
Member since Mar 2014
731 posts
Posted on 4/28/16 at 9:47 am to
He was here last week and reports from a couple of schools he went were that he has a great,humorous personality and open,funny,relaxed conversation at first meet unless he starts talking foot ball. He then becomes very focused and pointed in his communication and his reception was very favorable and positive, We'll be fine.
Posted by BasilBogomil
Member since Dec 2012
6152 posts
Posted on 4/29/16 at 6:29 pm to
quote:

better than Chavis
Posted by TheHat7
Member since Oct 2015
7189 posts
Posted on 4/29/16 at 10:14 pm to
Aranda will solve our biggest issue with recruitng in recent years and that's bringing in top LBERS. Our rep as dbu will always give us pick of the db litter and with Ed O dline will be as good as anyone in the country.
Posted by cheeser
downtown Fishville
Member since Feb 2007
2538 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 5:46 pm to
I certainly hope you are right. I just don't have the faith that you do in Les's coaching attributes. Let's go defense !
Posted by Bill77379
Spring, TX
Member since Aug 2012
229 posts
Posted on 4/30/16 at 9:54 pm to
Aranda is terrific at evaluating personnel to fit his scheme. at Wisconsin he did have a rich group of players from which to select, but he always found adequate talent for a good defense. He also talks well to the players and they rspond to him. Evidently LSU players feel he is really smart and listen to him. I think he will be a really good recruiter when they come on campus and talk to him on the phone after they meet him. He doesn't have to be the field contact guy to be an important cog in recruiting defensive players.
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