A&M making second run at LSU DC Aranda

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Texas A&M still pursuing LSU DC Dave Aranda, offering significant monetary increase

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LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda on the field before kickoff between LSU and Tennessee, Saturday, November 18, 2017, at The University of Tennessee's Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Advocate staff photo by HILARY SCHEINUK

The off-the-field battle between Southeastern Conference rivals Texas A&M and LSU over Dave Aranda is not quite over.

The Aggies have made another run at the Tigers second-year defensive guru, offering a significant amount to pry him away from Baton Rouge, multiple sources told The Advocate.

The Houston Chronicle first reported the news Wednesday of A&M's latest pursuit of the 41-year-old California native.

Aranda already is the highest paid assistant in college football, set to make $1.85 million this year under a contract that runs through the 2019 season. A stipulation in his contract calls for him to pay a buyout of 40 percent of his remaining salary if he were to leave for a non-head coaching position less than 500 miles from LSU's campus. That amount would be about $1.5 million in this case.

LSU officials are aware of A&M's latest pursuit of the most celebrated member of its staff. They expect to meet with the coach at some point soon to discuss finances.

Aranda spurned an initial pursuit from Texas A&M over this past weekend, choosing to remain with the Tigers ahead of Monday's 21-17 Citrus Bowl loss to Notre Dame, multiple sources told The Advocate. Aranda would not be the first coordinator departing the Tigers for A&M.

 

[Great Dayne]

Texas A&M still pursuing LSU DC Dave Aranda, offering significant monetary increase

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LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda on the field before kickoff between LSU and Tennessee, Saturday, November 18, 2017, at The University of Tennessee's Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Advocate staff photo by HILARY SCHEINUK

The off-the-field battle between Southeastern Conference rivals Texas A&M and LSU over Dave Aranda is not quite over.

The Aggies have made another run at the Tigers second-year defensive guru, offering a significant amount to pry him away from Baton Rouge, multiple sources told The Advocate.

The Houston Chronicle first reported the news Wednesday of A&M's latest pursuit of the 41-year-old California native.

Aranda already is the highest paid assistant in college football, set to make $1.85 million this year under a contract that runs through the 2019 season. A stipulation in his contract calls for him to pay a buyout of 40 percent of his remaining salary if he were to leave for a non-head coaching position less than 500 miles from LSU's campus. That amount would be about $1.5 million in this case.

LSU officials are aware of A&M's latest pursuit of the most celebrated member of its staff. They expect to meet with the coach at some point soon to discuss finances.

Aranda spurned an initial pursuit from Texas A&M over this past weekend, choosing to remain with the Tigers ahead of Monday's 21-17 Citrus Bowl loss to Notre Dame, multiple sources told The Advocate. Aranda would not be the first coordinator departing the Tigers for A&M.

I remember we lost him but had no chance to keep him since he wants nearly 2 mil a year. I'm fine with having the best statistical all around defense in the country and paying the better young D coordinator Jim Leonhard a fraction of what Dave is getting. Dave is a good coordinator but is just always waiting for the next opportunity to grab more money and has no loyalty. He'll go to the NFL in a couple years. I hope my Packers can get him since we fired Dom Crapers. Pack can give him enough to satisfy his money needs for a while.

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

I remember we lost him but had no chance to keep him since he wants nearly 2 mil a year. I'm fine with having the best statistical all around defense in the country and paying the better young D coordinator Jim Leonhard a fraction of what Dave is getting. Dave is a good coordinator but is just always waiting for the next opportunity to grab more money and has no loyalty. He'll go to the NFL in a couple years. I hope my Packers can get him since we fired Dom Crapers. Pack can give him enough to satisfy his money needs for a while.

Local radio is stating A&M is offering to pay his buyout ($1.5mil) and pony up $3mil a year. If he leaves LSU is in a world of sh!t and this game will be come a true rivalry.

 

[Great Dayne]

Local radio is stating A&M is offering to pay his buyout ($1.5mil) and pony up $3mil a year. If he leaves LSU is in a world of sh!t and this game will be come a true rivalry.

Packers will offer 5 mil in a heart beat if they want him. I wonder what he's going to decide. He might become the highest paid D coordinator ever at any level.

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Packers will offer 5 mil in a heart beat if they want him. I wonder what he's going to decide. He might become the highest paid D coordinator ever at any level.

I was reading early where the Packers have a DC opening and thought we might lose him to them. I wouldn't have an issue with that if it occurred.

Now if he goes to A&M that is a just down right treasonous.

 

[Great Dayne]

I was reading early where the Packers have a DC opening and thought we might lose him to them. I wouldn't have an issue with that if it occurred.

Now if he goes to A&M that is a just down right treasonous.

Well, if the Packers were smart they would go for him but they're not smart. What source did you use? Yeah that would cause a huge animosity towards him if he bailed to your rival for more $$$

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Isn't LSU broke? A&M should win the bidding war

 

[Tharvot]

The last LSU d-coordinator didn't seem to help aggie play better defense.

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Well, if the Packers were smart they would go for him but they're not smart. What source did you use? Yeah that would cause a huge animosity towards him if he bailed to your rival for more $$$

The local paper (The Advocate) had a piece before the one above stating how Aranda while at Whisky would some times got to the Packers for advise and that he aspired to be an NFL DC. Then I seen the GB opening and just put the two together.

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Well, if the Packers were smart they would go for him but they're not smart. What source did you use? Yeah that would cause a huge animosity towards him if he bailed to your rival for more $$$

From The Advocate

The Green Bay Packers have an opening at coordinator after firing longtime defensive leader Dom Capers. It’s a familiar place for Aranda, the 41-year-old who just completed his second season directing LSU’s defense. Aranda spent three season coordinator the defense at Wisconsin in Madison, just 130 miles from Green Bay. While in Madison, Aranda took trips to study defense with Packers coaches and even interviewed for a job with the franchise after the 2014 season.

 

[Great Dayne]

From The Advocate

The Green Bay Packers have an opening at coordinator after firing longtime defensive leader Dom Capers. It’s a familiar place for Aranda, the 41-year-old who just completed his second season directing LSU’s defense. Aranda spent three season coordinator the defense at Wisconsin in Madison, just 130 miles from Green Bay. While in Madison, Aranda took trips to study defense with Packers coaches and even interviewed for a job with the franchise after the 2014 season.

Thank you very much.

 

[Lance Armstrong]

A&M has no respect for LSU

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Isn't LSU broke? A&M should win the bidding war

LSU (TAF) has money, from local reports Aranda is meeting with Orgeron and Alleva this afternoon. I like what he has done for the program but I wouldn't offer him a raise. If he chooses A&M I would wish him well and tell him see you from across the field next Thanksgiving.

@Great Dayne stated earlier $$$ sways his loyalties.

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Thank you very much.

Not a problem

 

[4down20]

A&M picks up the LSU program guide and acts like it's a menu.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

LSU (TAF) has money, from local reports Aranda is meeting with Orgeron and Alleva this afternoon. I like what he has done for the program but I wouldn't offer him a raise. If he chooses A&M I would wish him well and tell him see you from across the field next Thanksgiving.

@Great Dayne stated earlier $$$ sways his loyalties.

Plus it sounds like he has NFL aspirations

 

[Pokes-WalkingBoss]

Plus it sounds like he has NFL aspirations

Correct and I truly believe that is where he will end up or should I say if he leaves I hope it's to GB.

 

[Droopdog51]

A&M picks up the LSU program guide and acts like it's a menu.

 

[Phantom]

What happened to Chavis? I thought he was the greatest thing since sliced bread?

 

[4down20]

What happened to Chavis? I thought he was the greatest thing since sliced bread?

Arkansas now