Bearsalwayswin said:
agreed. i understand people's frustration but many fans on these boards just begging for his failure is disturbing.
I think one of the greatest problems with "intellectualism" these days is the manner in which personal prerogative interferes with reading comprehension. We read material under the veil of our own subjectivity rather than just discerning utilizing objectivity.
I want to clarify- even for those who are highly emotional or blinded by their own personal viewpoints:
No one here wants Dave Aranda to fail. No one. No one wants Baylor football to fail. No one.
I think you are misconstruing disappointment at the end of last season by some fans when Baylor decided to retain a coach with an overall losing record and a record of 3-13 since November 12, 2022.
Moreover, in the off-season we had our athletic director state that the Big XII needs to elevate its football programs in order to be maintain its place as a power conference in the current college athletic scene.
The jury is still out on Dave Aranda. He has made some great hires at various positions, but the fact of the matter is given what is at stake overall, Mack isn't going to allow Coach Aranda a long leash. In fact, without the 2021 Big XII championship and Sugar Bowl wins, Dave Aranda would probably already be off his seat altogether. So, he effectively earned himself an extra season in 2021. That also saved money that could be redirected into facilities and NIL to strengthen the program.
But no Baylor fan wants to see Dave Aranda fail. Mack Rhodes doesn't want to see Dave Aranda fail. And it follows that even if Mack were to fire Aranda at the end of the season, it would not be because he wanted Dave Aranda to fail; it would be because Dave Aranda failed.
I love you guys, but some of your writing styles are better suited for government propaganda than they are for having an honest discussion about college athletics.
"Smarter than the Average Bear."