University of Houston instrumental in career of Baylors Dave That's why Johnson said Aranda is the closer on the staff. He kind of bashfully says, I wanted like a beer and burger place or something. Theyre going to give Dave Aranda everything possible that they can give Aranda offered, in his mind, a simple explanation of why these metaphors are such effective teaching tools, delivered in his soothing cadence that sounds more suited for a meditation app than for football two-a-days. Kiper's new Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top 25 prospects. Aranda said that's what propelled him to seek out the Baylor job. The Bears were ranked in the top 25 for the majority of the 2021 football season and finished with a 12-2 record (7-2 in Big 12 play), the most wins in program history. "It's wild. It's a polite way of saying what others aren't afraid to. For Aranda, it's the perfect metaphor for how football can help you transcend into becoming a better person. In Arandas first season, he cultivated a talented unit that included David Veikune, Joshua Leonard and Keala Watson. Learning small details about different positions and the theory behind offensive and defensive schemes were important to Aranda even as a college student. Aranda became a student assistant coach at Cal Lutheran where a wide receiver named Tom Herman saw how persistent he was about learning the intricacies of the game. Advertise with us "You don't motivate people. They never become real. Too shiny. That same year he was a nominee for the Broyles Award as the Aggies defense finished in the top 15 of all FBS schools in all four major defensive categories; seventh in scoring defense (15.4 points per game), 13th in rushing defense (113.8 yards per game), eighth in pass-efficiency defense (14 interceptions, 12 touchdowns, 54.1% completion rate, 5.7 yards per attempt) and 14th in total defense (322.1 ypg). Aranda and his wife, Dione, have two daughters, Jaelyn and Jordyn, and a son, Ronin. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Aranda alongside his OLB coach Tim Tibesar was named Linebacker Coaches of the Year for 2015 by FootballScoop. As an undergraduate, Aranda was the roommate of Tom Herman and was the linebackers coach for Cal Lutheran Kingsmen football from 1996 to 1999. Memories are kind of coming back. Phil Jackson creates the environment. Dave Aranda and his wife, Dione, took to the printed pages of The Advocate on Super Bowl Sunday to thank LSU and its fans for them and their family's time in Baton Here are 10 things to know about Baylors new head football coach Dave Aranda. Aranda wanted to play football at California Lutheran, a NCAA Division III school in Thousand Oaks, Calif., but shoulder injuries ended his career. After UH, Aranda continued a steady progression through the coaching ranks, including stops as defensive coordinator at Hawaii, Utah State, Wisconsin and LSU. "I think if anybody asked a group of people who wants to be a head coach, I'm not sure Dave Aranda would raise his hand," Doyle said. The Cornhuskers have been on the hunt for a new coach ever since Scott Frost was shown the exit, and the program has zeroed in on Aranda, according to Locked On Baylor podcast Drake Toll. [14] At the conclusion of the season, he found himself on the wrong-side of the ledger and was fired after head coach Greg McMackin resigned. "It's about social change. Its going to be a challenge for us.. "It's like Plato's 'Republic.' It's wild that he sees it like that.". WebAranda and his wife, Dione, have three children, Jaelyn, Jordyn and Ronin. After the season concluded, Aranda and Baylor parted ways with the Bears' first year offensive coordinator, Larry Fedora, and then later hired Jeff Grimes from Brigham Young University for the same role. [6] While back in Southern California during an offseason break in 2001, Aranda cold-called Lynch and asked for a face-to-face meeting with him in Santa Cruz, about 300 miles from Redlands. When Gary Andersen was hired as the new Wisconsin Badgers head coach, following the 2012 football season, Dave Aranda followed him to Wisconsin. The 43-year-old Aranda counts Orgeron as one of his best mentors in a coaching career that began 25 years ago as an 18-year-old assistant coach for the Redlands [California] High School junior varsity. Dace Aranda was born David Christopher Aranda on September 29, 1976, in Kern County, California. He is among the two children born to Paul Aranda and his wife, Marguerite Aranda. His parents immigrated from Mexico. After graduating from Redland High School, Dave enrolled at the California Lutheran University. What it made me realize is that he understood not every place was for him.". "We call that, like, the Berenstain Bears search," Aranda said without a hint of irony. Even then, he wants his staff to drill down and study those prospects, because he constantly preaches "people over player. 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They spent the last four years in Louisiana, where he was the defensive coordinator at LSU. Preseason polls | Poll reax One of the things that was extremely clear early on when I was getting to know him better was that he really embraced Baylors Christian values. We look forward to the future with Dave, his wife, Dione, and their children and the continued growth of our football program, student-athletes, and fan support under [7], In 2000, Aranda enrolled in graduate school at Texas Tech University and served as a graduate assistant for Texas Tech Red Raiders football from 2000 to 2002 under Mike Leach. In 2016, He joined the LSU Tigers as defensive coordinator with a salary of $1.3 Million. Big Ten | Pac-12 , Preseason Power Rankings We look forward to the future with Dave, his wife, Dione, and their children and the continued growth of our football In 2002, he earned his masters degree in interdisciplinary studies at Texas Tech. The following year he was elevated to defensive coordinator. Students had to go home, everything was online, and there was no (football) activity. Aranda and his wife, Dione, have two daughters, Jaelyn and Jordyn, and a son, Previously, he wrote about the Houston Astros from 1998-2002, Houston Texans from 2002-05 and the Texas Longhorns from 2005-09. He helped lead the Warriors to victory in nine of their last ten regular season games. It's a Family Matter | Baylor Magazine, Spring 2020 - Baylor Dave and his wife Dione have 3 children: two daughters, Jayden (born 2005) and Jordan (born 2007), and a son, Ronin (born 2010). This was not a performance, akin to the answers by one of Aranda's old bosses, Mike Leach. He consulted with offensive coaches like Herman to find ways to tweak his defenses, whether he was using a four-man or a three-man front or experimenting with different coverages and blitz packages. "This was the first time in our lives the girls especially were pretty vocal about wanting to stay and be, and I appreciate that," Aranda said at the LSU football caravan Thursday (June 28). Dave Aranda brings a thoughtful, cerebral approach to the game. In 1995, he joined High School as their assistant coach. Once you're real, you're tattered and you're torn. "Editor's PicksBig 12 college football preview: How will Sarkisian perform in Year 2 at Texas?196dHarry Lyles Jr. and Dave WilsonDana Holgorsen, Houston football and a decades-long vision coming to fruition196dDavid M. HalePreseason College Football Power Rankings: Alabama once again starts the season at No. The media room then got a lesson on the Berenstain Bears. With COVID-19 forcing schedule changes during the early portion of the college football season, Baylor was in search of a game. [18] His first year as defensive coordinator the Badgers defense ranked in the top 20 in all four major defensive categories; scoring defense (6th), total defense (7th), rushing defense (5th) and passing defense (17th). Right? His first season with the Bears was disappointing, as they finished 2-7. When this job became available, I thought about family right away, said the 43-year-old Aranda, who also has a younger daughter Jordyn and a son Ronin. And I was kind of scared too.". I always think it will be a work in progress for him because of who he is. He wants to be around people that are good people. I fit here. Aranda is a Christian. Can the Lions fix their defense? Ive got a lot of respect for him hard worker, authentic, smart. "The one thing about him is he knows who he is," said new Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire, who was retained as Baylor's associate head coach by Aranda when he took over for Rhule. Anything you put up there, hes going to understand it. The more lights you turn on, the more you can see what you are working with.. Aranda developed one of the best defenses in the SEC and coached seven All-Americans, including 2018 Butkus Award winning linebacker Devin White and 2019 Thorpe Award winning safety Grant Delpit. Hes built his career on those principles. Delta State ranked second in NCAA Division II in total defense and scoring defense in Arandas only season with the program. "I could see them becoming me, becoming a scientist. [33] Aranda finished the 2020 season 2-7 overall, and 2-7 in Big 12 play. 1197dESPN staff2 Related. WebDave Aranda is married to his longtime girlfriend Dione Aranda. "There's a book by Shawn Ginwright that's called 'The Four Pivots,'" he said. Dave Aranda is an American football coach who is currently the head coach at Baylor University. We certainly felt it there, players included. Aranda He has been making most of his net worth through his two-decade career as a coach in numerous leagues and teams. But it's because of Dave that I do.". They were also there in the winter to see more shows. Last October, in a room underneath McLane Stadium, Baylor football coach Dave Aranda took to the podium after a 31-24 win over Texas. "2022 College Football PreviewPreseason Power Rankings This is what people want, all this fancy stuff.' Dave Arandas spurning of Texas A& Aranda and his wife, Dione, have two daughters, Jaelyn and Jordyn, and a son, Ronin. Rhoades was on vacation in New Mexico and called Aranda from a closet in the Sierra Blanca airport near Ruidoso. [7], From 2003 to 2004, Aranda was linebackers coach at Houston. I think if we can have half the success that [Baylor alumni] Chip and Joanna Gaines have had in Waco, well be all right.. It was not just tolerating them, but he really believes in them. Aranda alongside his OLB coach Tim Tibesar were named Linebacker Coaches of the Year for 2015 by FootballScoop. 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[35] The season ended with a historic Sugar Bowl win where they beat Ole Miss 21-7. Aranda attended California Lutheran University. Theyve become so much more proficient. Though quiet by nature, Aranda showed notable aggressiveness on the football field. Everson played four seasons at UH, finishing among the school leaders in tackles for loss and earning a degree in sociology. And he finally puts on his old hat. WebIn 1995, he started his coaching resume at Redlands as an assistant coach. Im so proud of my three kids. In 2016, Dave moved to Louisiana State Univerisity, replacing Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator. In 2002, he earned his master's degree in interdisciplinary studies at Texas Tech. I'm trying to talk to some of the teachers about like, how does this particular dude treat people that are maybe beneath him, people that can do nothing for him?". Former Badgers offensive coordinator (20052011) and Pitts head coach (20122014), Paul Chryst, was hired as the next head coach of the Badgers. And his previous stops have been outstanding.. On January 5, 2018, it was announced that Aranda received a new four-year contract that will pay him $2.5 million annually and the entire $10 million deal is guaranteed. He was on Miles' staff when LSU won the national championship in 2007. Aranda knows there are players who would rather be challenged intellectually than processed through a football factory. You have permission to edit this article. We talked about who you can become as a result of the chase. Baylor first-year head football coach Dave Aranda showed his adaptability by getting to know his players on a deeper level through virtual meetings after the campus shut down in March. Not every place was for him hard worker, authentic, smart others are n't afraid to 2007. 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