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When Baker leaves, do we bring back Dave Aranda as DC?
Posted on 10/31/26 at 7:49 am
Posted on 10/31/26 at 7:49 am
Now that he’s fired from Baylor.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 7:52 am to TigerFan244
we should. He is not a one trick pony but a solid DC that can utilize personnel as good or better than Baker
Posted on 10/31/26 at 7:57 am to TigerFan244
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When Baker leaves, do we bring back Dave Aranda as DC?
Not necessarily. There is no we. Dave may not want to go back to DC. He might want another shot at HC with a smaller program.
Trust Lane to consider him if Dave is interested, but if Lane has better options in mind I trust Lane.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 7:58 am to Willie Stroker
I think aranda would do well at a G5 school, I’ve heard many call Baylor the “hardest job in Texas.”
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:02 am to TigerFan244
How about Baker win us some big games down the stretch first?
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:04 am to TigerFan244
Never go full Pelini.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:07 am to Willie Stroker
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Dave may not want to go back to DC. He might want another shot at HC with a smaller program.
Dave may not have a choice if he wants to coach again. He does not have the personality for a head coach. Never did, even when some of the lunatics on here wanted him as our head coach in waiting. That's what many of you don't understand. A person may be great at their trade, but not qualified to lead a program/company. Dave falls into that arena. Nothing wrong with it.
As for him coming back. I wouldn't care either way, but I'd probably pass if it were me.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:09 am to burreauxsballz
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I’ve heard many call Baylor the “hardest job in Texas.”
He doesn't have the personality for one
There were coaches at Baylor before him that had plenty of success.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:09 am to TigerFan244
Honestly, if I were gonna retread the DC, I would first reach out to Muschamp. But Arranda would not hurt my feelings.
Ultimately, though, I have no influence in the matter. That's probably for the best
Ultimately, though, I have no influence in the matter. That's probably for the best
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:12 am to TigerFan244
Yap. LSU can only hire former coaches per Tigerdroppings Law
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:12 am to clamdip
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How about Baker win us some big games down the stretch first
This is what I don't get. Everytime a Coordinator has just a little success, he is suddenly mentioned for a head coaching gig. Baker calls a good defensive game, for the most part, with still some improvement to be made. How does that mean he is a great prospect for a head coaching gig. Same with Weiss. Some do work out, for sure, but most don't.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:24 am to Pedropatterstine
A fan of The Peter Principle.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:27 am to Pedropatterstine
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Some do work out, for sure, but most don't.
While you're certainly not wrong per se, there is definitely not a shortage of ADs looking to be ahead of the curve by latching onto the hot new up and comer or shiny new toy. I would imagine if he wanted one badly enough he would have no problem getting a chance very soon
Posted on 10/31/26 at 8:32 am to Pedropatterstine
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Dave may not have a choice if he wants to coach again.
He can easily go the route that Napier, Frost, and even Kiffin went the route of a small school as a HC. Do i think Dave is HC material at a big-time program, no, but then again I thought BK would have some success at LSU
.Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:20 am to TigerFan244
No. I loved Dave and thought he was a refreshing type of coach after all the ego-maniacs and loud baloney shouters. That said, his defensive philosophy was not one I liked. The bend but don't break thing just doesn't work in modern football. With the skill of quarterbacks and wide receivers these days, all a prevent defense does is make it easier for a team to march down the field. Constantly having to defend with your back to your own goal doesn't win games. He also admits he hates recruiting which is probably what brought his downfall at Baylor.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:21 am to Pedropatterstine
Dave would make an excellent NFL defensive coordinator. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t go the NFL route.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:28 am to TigerFan244
Doesn’t fit our current roster. We’d flip to a 3-4. Assuming he still runs that. I haven’t watched Baylor.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:45 am to Tom Bronco
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That said, his defensive philosophy was not one I liked. The bend but don't break thing just doesn't work in modern football.
58th
80th
7th
6th
17th
1st
5th
14th
26th
33rd
Those are Aranda’s total defense rankings as a DC. That’s not “bend but don’t break”.
Posted on 10/31/26 at 9:55 am to TigerFan244
I’m sure he’ll wait around, unemployed, until that time.
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