re: Great assistants aren't always great head coaches

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The difference is Aranda is truly GREAT at what he does and can handle that entire side of the ball on his own (regardless of the fact that he would hire a DC). That would be very enticing for a great offensive mind to come coach under. That is a formula that can be very successful

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I don't totally disagree with the OP, but Aranda is arguable the best defensive mind in all of football, not just among the college ranks.

If you've ever listened to him speak, he has an incredible understanding of offenses as well. He very well could be a damn good OC if he wanted to be.

He's a unique coach, he's not loud or overly vocal. But he sure as hell is smarter than 99.9% of coaches in football. THAT is what makes him a great potential hire. The fact that he truly understands both sides of the ball.