For the year, Arandas defence led the Western Athletic Conference and was tied for 15th in the FBS in sacks (35). Everything seemed in place for Aranda to begin molding the Bears into the productive team he expects to put on the field in the fall. Dave is very much at the peak of his career and will be adding millions to his net worth in the future. Aranda was the only assistant coach to remain on the coaching staff after Andersens departure. The Badgers took 1st place in the West Division with a 102 record, going 71 in the conference. Dave graduated from Redlands High School in Redlands, California in 1994, where he was a linebacker. We ate out quite a bit, said Aranda, the defensive coordinator for LSU during last years national title season. They're not afraid to fail. "There's something about books or movies for younger audiences. "I knew he was smart," said Houston coach Dana Holgorsen, who coached alongside Aranda as an assistant at Texas Tech from 2000-2002. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. "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. Id always stop by and visit Dana, and he would be doing a million different things, Aranda said. Those were some of the most fun years of my life, talking and getting to meet coaches and seeing their energy and hearing their beliefs, Aranda said. What he does is he creates the environment which allows that motivation inside to come out where people are not afraid. Week 10 of the 2014 football season Aranda was named Coordinator of the Week by Athlon Sports after his Wisconsin Badgers defence shutout Rutgers Scarlet Knights 370. Baylor head football coach Dave Aranda took over the program in January after a four-year stint at LSU where he helped build the 2019 national championship team as defensive coordinator. LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda speaks to member of the media as the LSU football caravan made its final stop at Walk-On's in Metairie on Thursday, June 28, 2018. I like it here.'". I can be me and I'm not going anywhere. [32], In the spring of 2020, Aranda was tasked with navigating the 2020 Baylor Bears football team through the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2009, Aranda was credited with developing a creative defensive scheme that stymied Navy's vaunted rushing attack and allowed the Warriors to earn a 2417 victory over a Midshipmen squad that defeated Notre Dame two weeks earlier. From 2003 to 2004, Aranda was linebackers coach at Houston. "I loved who Dave was and what he stood for," said former Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen, who hired Aranda at Utah State and took him to Madison. So he ended up playing offensive line for us with a shoulder harness. Landing in Hawaii, I remember I was all dressed in red, and I remember going to a coffee spot, Aranda said. In the 2021 Big 12 Championship Game, Aranda and the Bears beat Oklahoma State 21-16 on an iconic goal line stand to win Baylor's 3rd Big 12 football championship. [34], In 2021, Aranda led the Bears to their best season in school history. "Dana sees me and he comes out of the corner, shakes my hand and says, 'Dave, we always thought you were weird and honest, but now that's a commodity. Preseason polls | Poll reax The Nebraska Cornhuskers need a new head football coach and one Baylor Bears insider says that they plan on going all-in to try and lure Baylor head coach Dave Aranda away. [10], Although the Warriors struggled to a 67 record in 2011, Aranda's defense was particularly impressive in a 3417 drubbing of Colorado. Dave knows that. It has confirmed my belief that Dave is a great fit for who we are, Rhoades said. When Dave Aranda and his wife, Dione, mulled over opportunities to leave or stay at other schools in the past, it was normally just a conversation between the two of them. On Aug. 2, Austin announced he was sticking with Baylor, earning Aranda one of the Bears' biggest recruiting wins in school history. WebAranda and his wife, Dione, have three children, Jaelyn, Jordyn and Ronin. He knew every person that came into the restaurant, he knew what they liked, he remembered everything about him. As they say, the mirror doesn't lie. I have always valued my relationship with coach Aranda, and I look forward to the opportunity to work side-by-side with him, Roberts said. 2019 LSU Tigers footballconsensus national champions, Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year Award, "Baylor's Dave Aranda Named AP Big 12 Coach of the Year", "Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards finalists and conference coaches of the year awardees named", "The Maxwell Football Club Announces Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda as the 2021 George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award", "The Background That Shapes Dave Aranda, Baylor's New Head Coach", "Why Baylor's Dave Aranda is unlike any college football coach you know", "Hawaii Football:Bryant Moniz Outruns Buffaloes and Defense Suffocates Them", "Football Is On the Clock in Madison; Facing No. Congratulations.'". Aranda I know your personality. I just remember eating out a lot. Like Doyle quoting philosophers, this is another Aranda hallmark that seems to have become contagious. Hes a great teacher of the game of football.. The family will be taking a vacation to New York this week to see some plays, including "Hamilton" in addition to seeing a Yankees game. Like his college days, Aranda never stopped learning and asking questions as his career unfolded. It was Wisconsin's first road shutout since 1998. We worked with a lot of different personalities. I think the first thing that comes off about Dave after you talk to him for a while is that hes extremely bright, Roberts said. Anything you put up there, hes going to understand it. There's more to be gained. Dave Aranda is an American football coach who is currently the head coach at Baylor University. I fit here. He had a maturity about him, and obviously a real love for the game, but a wealth of knowledge for a guy that young. Aranda said that's what propelled him to seek out the Baylor job. It was not just tolerating them, but he really believes in them. My parents wanted me to be yourself and say what you have to say, Aranda said. It's wild that he sees it like that.". "I never did that. Coach O was so wide open, Aranda said. "There was something about Dave when he contacted me," Lynch said. He previously served as the defensive coordinator at LSU, Wisconsin, Utah State, Hawaii, Delta State, and Cal Lutheran. When he told Jaelyn that he was going to interview at Baylor, she said, "Papa, are you sure you want to do that? "He can see meanings in things that you might just view as entertainment," Johnson said. [23], Four days after the Badgers lost to Ohio State, Gary Andersen departed Wisconsin for Oregon State. When Dave Aranda and his wife, Dione, mulled over opportunities to leave or stay at other schools in the past, it was normally just a conversation between the two Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He kind of bashfully says, I wanted like a beer and burger place or something. They normally spoke for their daughters, Jaelyn, 13 and Jordyn, 11, and their son, Ronin. In 2016, He joined the LSU Tigers as defensive coordinator with a salary of $1.3 Million. Despite the circumstances, Aranda said later I miss the family atmosphere there. As a coach who always emphasized the cerebral side of football, Aranda didnt see the loss of spring drills as a catastrophe. But it's because of Dave that I do.". Roberts, who hired Aranda as defensive coordinator at Division II Delta State in 2007, is a longtime mentor for Aranda. Theyve become so much more proficient. 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Mike is a basketball coach at Redlands East Valley High School. Leading up to the game, Colorado coach Jon Embree boasted that as to Hawaiis defence, the Buffaloes were going to run the ball down their throat. Aranda, who later acknowledged that he took Embrees comment personally, met the challenge head-on and limited the boastful Buffaloes to just 17 net rushing yards on the night. Interestingly, both Aranda and younger brother Mike went into coaching. We talked about who you can become as a result of the chase. It's a Family Matter | Baylor Magazine, Spring 2020 - Baylor I just think there's morals in those elementary stories that speak to that. (Orlin Wagner / Associated Press) By J. Brady "He said, 'Look, Austin, I'm not going to be mad at all," Trey said. My wife and kids, they do love it here, he said. He is the son of Mexican immigrant parents from Guadalajara and his brother is Mike Aranda. But he still loved football and understood the impact that Redlands head coach Jim Walker and Olmedo had made on him. Dave started his coaching career in 1995 as an assistant coach in a High School. Baylor middle linebacker Dillon Doyle has his own theory about why Aranda has been successful. 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. Aranda turned down offers from Texas Tech and California. He has been making most of his net worth through his two-decade career as a coach in numerous leagues and teams. Aranda recalls a push at that time to improve downtown Houston as the city prepared to host the Super Bowl. As he made the short flight back to Waco, he couldn't stop thinking about the conversation. 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 In the end, Aranda said he saw he was in a situation where he could run the defense how he saw fit, he had a great relationship with the head coach and the players were all on board. #Baylor HC Dave Aranda was asked a question about their approach to defend big plays. That week, Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades called Aranda to gauge his interest in the Bears' head-coaching vacancy following the departure of Matt Rhule for the Carolina Panthers. Thats who he is and the understanding he has. How much is Dave Aranda worth? Big Ten | Pac-12 , Preseason Power Rankings On January 16, 2020, Aranda was named the head coach at Baylor University, replacing Matt Rhule, who left to become the head coach of the Carolina Panthers. [6], Following stints at California Lutheran and Delta State University, in 2008 he was tapped by his coaching mentor, Greg McMackin, to serve as the defensive line coach for the University of Hawaii Warriors. His contract was guaranteed for three years and was not tied to the contract of LSU head coach Ed Orgeron. A 2020 National Champion and 25-year coaching veteran, Dave Aranda was named the 28th head coach in Baylor Football history on Jan. 16, 2020. Pelini will make his second stint as LSU's defensive coordinator. That same year he was a nominee for the Broyles Award as the Aggies defence finished in the top 15 of all FBS schools in all four major defensive categories; seventh in scoring defence (15.4 points per game), 13th in rushing defence (113.8 yards per game), eighth in pass-efficiency defence (14 interceptions, 12 touchdowns, 54.1% completion rate, 5.7 yards per attempt) and 14th in total defence (322.1 yards per game). Under Aranda's guidance the Warriors led the nation in turnovers caused (38) and tied a school record for most defensive touchdowns (5). "I'll never forget the pride I felt each time I put on the purple and gold; knowing I wasn't coaching for just a team, a school or community -- I was coaching for an entire state. One thing I'll never forget about him never in my life have I called a coach [who played the upcoming opponent] from their game the week before. Coaching the defense for a 15-0 national championship team vaulted Aranda into a spotlight he had never experienced before. I believe it's what led him to Baylor. They would say "I think this" or "I think that," and their kids would live with the choice. Hes one of the smartest guys Ive met. I saw that scene. Dave Arandas first look at Baylor came as a graduate assistant coach at Texas Tech 20 years ago. But being the face of a program, a university, dealing with boosters, reporters and an entire staff of employees? The challenge now for Baylor is to maintain its status in a new-look Big 12 starting next year when BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF all arrive. "2022 College Football PreviewPreseason Power Rankings Dave didn't care if somebody said 'no' or 'I don't want to talk to you or whatever.' Aranda and They have two daughters and one son.[54]. Sign up now to get the most recent coronavirus headlines and other important local and national news sent to your email inbox daily. I think it was his authenticity, but it was also his viewpoint of Baylor through his lens and how he saw himself as a great fit. You have permission to edit this article. Here are 10 things to know about Baylors new head football coach Dave Aranda. I think if we can have half the success that [Baylor alumni] Chip and Joanna Gaines have had in Waco, well be all right.. Austin eventually developed a strong relationship with Aranda due to their similar low-key personalities, according to Trey, and decided to pull the trigger. Im so blessed to be a part of that. Wisconsin played Ohio State for the conference title in the 2014 Big Ten Championship Game where the Badgers lost to Ohio State 590. Dave Aranda, his wife thank LSU for 'experience like none other' in Advocate newspaper ad. He might not have even cracked a smile. ", Baylor defensive coordinator Ron Roberts, who has known Aranda for more than 20 years -- since Aranda first cold-called him to talk defense when he was the head coach at Delta State in Cleveland, Mississippi in 2000, before he later hired Aranda there -- says he's seen him morph from a student to a teacher to now being on "the cutting edge of leadership at the Power Five level and how football programs are run. Over Arandas three-year span as defensive coordinator at Wisconsin, his defence ranked first nationally in total defence, second in scoring defence, third in pass defence and fourth in run defence. Four days after the Badgers lost to Ohio State, Gary Andersen departed Wisconsin for Oregon State. Lynch compared Aranda to two of his most accomplished collaborators. Now 43 and with three children, Aranda has come full circle. Even if you're a bit startled by the response, like when you compare your coaching philosophy to illustrated bears. Growing up, those things were valued by most people. I felt, through his words, a sense of being genuine, authentic and vulnerable. ", "He's breaking down a lot of barriers from players to coaches and players to each other and how the relationship works," Roberts said. So was UH. On January 1, 2016, it was announced that Dave Aranda was hired to replace Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers. "She was scared for me. Aranda is of Mexican American descent with both of his parents families originating from the Guadalajara area in western Mexico. Jaelyn had Baylor as a school to look at, as a school that was a favorite of hers, where she wanted to go to school. He began seeking out coaches to talk shop. Dione Aranda Dave Aranda made quite a first impression in his inaugural season as defensive coordinator in 2010. Coaches spent most of their time working from home. Aranda has the Bears ranked No. His salary is around $2.5 million and his main source of income is from his career as an American football coach. As the combine starts, the Texans are on the clock and the pressure mounts to solve their quarterback problem, writes Brian T. Smith. There's a personal transcendence, there's some moral, there's some quest. Defensively, being able to disguise has never been more important.. Aranda grew up in Redlands, California, the son of Paul and Marguerite, Mexican immigrants from Guadalajara, and did not play college football after suffering multiple injuries in high school while playing linebacker -- including fracturing his shoulder in a game against powerhouse Mater Dei and playing the remainder of the game with his arm pinned to his side. "We call that, like, the Berenstain Bears search," Aranda said without a hint of irony. He was always calm about it, and he was confident.". It wasn't intended to entertain, but rather to make a point, a mantra for the soft-spoken coach and all of his coaches and players. Now Arandas players and staff are back on campus as the Bears began preseason practices Saturday. "So many football coaches, they get into the arena and they get their opportunity and they feel they've got to scream, yell, walk up and down the sideline, do all these things to motivate," Lynch said. I learned the right way to go about things and what a man is supposed to be. I didnt wear red after that. Dione Arandas age is not known yet, however, sources indicate that Dave is 2 to 5 years older than his wife. In 2009, Aranda was credited with developing a creative defensive scheme that stymied the Navys vaunted rushing attack and allowed the Warriors to earn a 2417 victory over a Midshipmen squad that defeated Notre Dame two weeks earlier. Advertise with us WebA 2020 National Champion and 26-year coaching veteran, Dave Aranda was named the 28th head coach in Baylor Football history on Jan. 16, 2020. And why did I connect with him? Steve Kerr creates the environment. They just wanted to take a picture that they were at the restaurant and so he just became disillusioned, went into the wilderness, lived there with his pig in Oregon, in Portland. WebDave Aranda. "It's wild. Aranda returned to Cal Lutheran as defensive coordinator in 2005-06 before Ron Roberts hired him as co-defensive coordinator at Delta State for the 2007 season. He became enamored with Lynch's book, "Thinking Body, Dancing Mind," and cold-called Lynch in 2001 to ask if he could make the 300-mile journey from Southern California to Santa Cruz to meet with him. THE WORD MOST often used to describe Aranda is "unique." I struggled with some of that stuff, just not being a loud person and not overly opinionated. There were no kids. They spent the last four years in Louisiana, where he was the defensive coordinator at LSU. It's always deeper with Aranda. The following year he was elevated to defensive coordinator. Aranda served as the Defensive Coordinator for the LSU Tigers until 2019. In Arandas first season, he cultivated a talented unit that included David Veikune, Joshua Leonard and Keala Watson. Because, he says, a place like Baylor is where Dave Aranda can be exactly who he is. In the next few years, The coach moved to numerous universities working as a defensive coach. It's almost like, OK, I don't want to let this opportunity go by so I saw it as an opportunity for me to learn about this young man. On January 16, 2020, Aranda was named the head coach at Baylor University, replacing Matt Rhule, who left to become the head coach of the Carolina Panthers. A lot of the defensive principles and concepts that I have used in my career, I learned from Ron, Aranda said. He was a linebacker with so much talent, Aranda said. "It's like Plato's 'Republic.' "You live up in your head. Bren Brown is another author that I love.". 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[19] Aranda changed the Badgers' base defense from a 43 to a 34 and developed a more aggressive defense, putting pressure on the quarterback. It's really good. That's it in a nutshell.". In a lot of those, there's a hero's journey behind it, or underneath it right at the surface. He just looks rough. But my parents had the ability to help me through all that.. He then returned to Cal Lutheran as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, positions he held for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Previously, he wrote about the Houston Astros from 1998-2002, Houston Texans from 2002-05 and the Texas Longhorns from 2005-09. Aranda spent three days with Lynch, and they have maintained their relationship ever since, with Aranda having written the foreword to Lynch's 13th book, Everyday Champion Wisdom. Why, aside from money, Dave Aranda chose to stay at LSU when Texas A&M came calling, Brody Miller, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Big 12 college football preview: How will Sarkisian perform in Year 2 at Texas? Now, more than 20 years later, the two have a shared kinship. Solomon: DeMeco Ryans the right coach at the right time, 3 pressing questions facing new Astros GM Dana Brown, Jabari Smith Jr. growing up in NBA with an assist from his father, Poor parent behavior is driving high school sports refs away. He also has memories of linebacker Lance Everson, a nonqualifier who paid his own way to attend UH-Downtown, suffered a broken jaw in spring practice that caused him to lose 45 pounds and dealt with a serious knee injury. [35] The season ended with a historic Sugar Bowl win where they beat Ole Miss 21-7. In early 2021, Aranda joined Baylor but had not shared a word about his contract with the public. Kiper's new Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top 25 prospects. [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. I think everyone that meets them, they come and they talk about the great hearts they have and how theyre able to look them in the eye and talk to them.. Former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda has done well for himself since taking over as the head coach at Baylor in 2020. They let me do my weird stuff. While growing up in Redlands, California, Aranda started dating Dione during their sophomore year at Redlands High School. Lynch said in the past 30 years, through his company, Way of Champions, he has worked with teams that have made 54 Final Fours and won 36 national championships in college and the pros. "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. 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. I dont know the next time that will be.. Once you're real, you're tattered and you're torn. When he speaks, his players know his words are from the heart. 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. He was the nation's highest-paid assistant coach, making $2.5 million a year, and coming off a national championship. Whether its Mike Leach or Gary Andersen or Paul Chryst or Les Miles or Coach Orgeron, when you can be yourself and feel confident in who you are and love on your players and build connections, those connections will get through and be strong. What youre finding is more and more quarterbacks that are schooled so well in high school, Aranda said Their college offense was their high school offense. David Christopher Aranda was born on September 29, 1976 (age 45 years) in Redlands, California, United States. Last October, in a room underneath McLane Stadium, Baylor football coach Dave Aranda took to the podium after a 31-24 win over Texas. Like this is about us transcending and this is not about us saying, 'Eff this, or eff you,' Right? Theyre going to give Dave Aranda everything possible that they can give Dave Aranda has an estimated net worth of more than $5 Million. Theres still a lot of uncertainty as Baylor and the Big 12 work out a revised 10-game schedule while navigating COVID-19 restrictions. [26] Over Aranda's three-year span as defensive coordinator at Wisconsin his defense ranked first nationally in total defense, second in scoring defense, third in pass defense and fourth in run defense. [24] Former Badgers offensive coordinator (20052011) and Pitt head coach (20122014), Paul Chryst, was hired as the next head coach of the Badgers. The more lights you turn on, the more you can see what you are working with.. The motivation comes from inside. Why were you doing this? He started at guard and right before the half he hurt his shoulder. He saw the virtual time that he and his assistants could spend with the Baylor players as an opportunity to get to know each other on a deeper level to start building a foundation of mutual trust. In 2010, Arandas devotion to his plan led him to Hawaii, where he excelled coordinating the defense for two seasons until his head coach, Greg McMackin, was let go. Now free to put himself on the market again, Aranda did not limit himself to Football Bowl Subdivision jobs. This was not a performance, akin to the answers by one of Aranda's old bosses, Mike Leach. Aranda shows adaptability, takes time to dive deep with Baylor squad during coronavirus crisis. No one can see. Memories are kind of coming back. Aranda grew up watching the San Francisco 49ers during their great era when they won five Super Bowls and featured legendary players like quarterback Joe Montana and wide receiver Jerry Rice. Dave and his wife Dione have 3 children: two daughters, Jayden (born 2005) and Jordan (born 2007), and a son, "I'm so proud of what we accomplished together and have no doubt that LSU will continue to experience great things under Coach O's leadership.". He was nervous about looking into them and called Aranda to talk it out, Trey said. But when Texas A&M came chasingtheLSU defensive coordinatorin January, there were other voices making their opinions clear. You know, 'Hey, give it to Dave to figure it out, put him in the corner.' You are working with I wanted like a beer and burger place or something Baylor and the Texas from! 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