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Dennis Johnson (Meatball) Set to join Aranda’s staff

Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:22 pm
Posted by GEAUX5
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
5145 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:22 pm
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From some Baylor site.

*Article says Baylor has not yet confirmed.

ETA: He’s staying at LSU
This post was edited on 1/22/20 at 10:08 am
Posted by FutureRATeammember
Member since Jan 2015
3768 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:28 pm to
The same guy we have coaching d line now, bill johnson.
Posted by LSUNV
In the woods or on the water
Member since Feb 2011
22422 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:34 pm to
Good recruiter
Posted by agdoctor
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2004
3142 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:35 pm to
Amazing how little people follow the workings of this program
Posted by MLCLyons
Member since Nov 2012
4707 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:36 pm to
I’m guessing O thought Bill Johnson did a better job this year and told meatball he was keeping Bill.
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
7944 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:38 pm to
People are going to be pissed that Aranda is “poaching staff”, but I’m sure O gave his blessing. Good for all parties involved.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
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Posted on 1/21/20 at 7:45 pm to
Bill Johnson’s contract was for 1yr. It ends in March
Posted by ninthward
Boston, MA
Member since May 2007
20371 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 8:01 pm to
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Amazing how little people follow the workings of this program
I was just gonna say, we have a DL coach. A pretty good one at that. IMO.
Posted by des4271
Member since Oct 2014
4025 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 8:03 pm to
Not a huge loss, either Johnson will handle it or O will go out and get someone just as good but most likely better.
Posted by brewdrees
Member since Aug 2018
4114 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 8:03 pm to
I thought yall hated Meatball during recruiting the past year or so???
Posted by ninthward
Boston, MA
Member since May 2007
20371 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 8:04 pm to
and you dont think he will be retained?
Posted by Bearup
Member since Jan 2020
4 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 8:14 pm to
Baylor fan here. I want to first say congrats on winning the National Championship. It was a lot of fun watching your run this year!

I was curious about your thoughts on Dennis Johnson's recruiting ability? What would you say his strengths and weaknesses are?

Also, how do you guys feel about Aranda being a head coach? We really like him already and he seems genuine. How good of a recruiter is he and how well does he motivate his players?

If you guys get time we would love to hear your thoughts on these guys LINK

We are excited to have these guys!
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278140 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 8:16 pm to
When they brought him on originally I didn’t think so.

Obviously meatball leaving could change that. Not a huge fan of Bill Johnson long term. Been an nfl coach the last two decades. And the staff seems to be getting older & older.
Posted by Scoob
Near Exxon
Member since Jun 2009
20302 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 8:25 pm to
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Also, how do you guys feel about Aranda being a head coach? We really like him already and he seems genuine. How good of a recruiter is he and how well does he motivate his players?
Honestly I don't know for sure; but my impression has always been that he's more of a quiet, detached genius than he is a recruiter or motivator. Very precise and structured, probably a tad on the autism spectrum.

Gonna be interesting to watch him as a head coach. I'm 100% certain he has a very detailed plan on how to run that program, on exactly what needs to occur and be set in place. Not real sure he can adapt on the fly when things go off-schedule. We'll see, and I definitely wish him the best!
Posted by MLCLyons
Member since Nov 2012
4707 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 10:15 pm to
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Bill Johnson’s contract was for 1yr. It ends in March


Does that prevent him from signing a new one? For all we know it’s already being worked in.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278140 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 10:23 pm to
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Does that prevent him from signing a new one?


Hopefully
Posted by EasterEgg
New Orleans Metro
Member since Sep 2018
4810 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 11:18 pm to
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And the staff seems to be getting older & older.

Aren't we all...
Posted by tlsu15
Capital of Texas
Member since Aug 2011
10007 posts
Posted on 1/21/20 at 11:31 pm to
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And the staff seems to be getting older & older.


That’s what I love about this coaching staff. They get older, I stay the same age.
Posted by Tigris Christi
Member since Jul 2016
1829 posts
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:45 am to
Good. Meatball is not a Coach!
Posted by Rosenblatt
Member since Apr 2019
6294 posts
Posted on 1/22/20 at 6:40 am to
Amen. I get younger every day. It’s phenomenal
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