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Jeff Grimes Named Offensive Coordinator at Baylor

January 4, 2021
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WACO, Texas – Jeff Grimes has been named offensive coordinator at Baylor, head coach Dave Aranda announced Monday. A 28-year coaching veteran, Grimes, who has led the BYU offense since 2018, was named a finalist for the 2020 Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach.

“First of all, Jeff is a high-quality person,” Aranda said. “He is a family man. He is a true ball coach and a fundamental teacher of the game. He coaches a physical offense built on explosive plays in both the pass and run game. There is a strong identity in what he does. We will be building to that vision, and I know he will hold our staff and players accountable to that standard. I am excited to welcome Jeff, Sheri and their family to Baylor.

A native of Garland, Texas, Grimes directed a high-powered offense at BYU in 2020 that finished its season ranked in the top 15 in 10 different statistical categories including scoring (3rd, 43.5 ppg), total offense (7th, 522.2 ypg) and passing offense (8th, 332.1 ppg).

The 2020 Cougars tied for the national lead in yards per play at 7.84, and led all of FBS in plays of 30 or more yards with 45. Overall, BYU scored 40 or more points nine times in 12 games.

Under Grimes’ leadership, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson was named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and Manning Award, as well as a semifinalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Maxwell Award and the Davey O’Brien Award. In 2020, Wilson passed for 3,692 yards, 33 touchdowns and posted a 196.4 passing efficiency. He finished the year ranked in the top 10 nationally in 11 offensive categories.

Led by All-American offensive lineman Brady Christensen, the BYU offensive line allowed only 12 sacks in 12 games, the eighth-best per game average in the country, and helped the Cougars to the fourth-most rushing touchdowns nationally with 34. Running back Tyler Allgeier rushed for 1,130 yards, the ninth-best total in BYU history and the eighth-best total by a FBS player for the season.

Overall, BYU had four offensive players named to All-America teams in 2020, including Wilson, Christensen, and wide receiver Dax Milne. Additionally, freshman tight end Isaac Rex earned Freshman All-America honors from The Athletic.

“I am absolutely fired up about joining Coach Aranda’s staff and leading the Baylor offense,” Grimes said. “I’ve known Dave for years and have always admired him as both a coach and person. There’s tremendous alignment between what Baylor University stands for and who I am at my core. I can’t wait to get back home to the great state of Texas and begin working with the tremendous student-athletes and coaches in the Baylor program. Sic ‘Em!”

Additionally, Grimes will coach Baylor’s tight ends. Shawn Bell, who is entering his fifth season on staff, will move to quarterbacks coach for 2021.

In addition to his time as a coordinator, Grimes has extensive experience as one of the country’s top offensive line coaches. Since 2000, 16 offensive linemen that played under Grimes have been selected in the NFL Draft including three first rounders (Levi Jones, Nate Solder and Greg Robinson).

He served as offensive line coach and run game coordinator at LSU from 2014-17. While in Baton Rouge, Grimes had three of his players selected in the NFL Draft to go along with nine earn All-SEC honors and four be selected as All-Americans (La’el Collins, Vadal Alexander, Ethan Pocic and Will Clapp).

LSU's offensive line helped pave the way for four consecutive 1,000-yard rushers in each of Grimes’ four seasons. In 49 games as LSU's offensive line coach and run game coordinator, the Tigers had at least one running back reach the 100-yard rushing mark 34 times.

He spent one season as run game coordinator and offensive line coach at Virginia Tech in 2013 following four seasons as offensive line coach at Auburn from 2009-12 that included the program’s second National Championship in 2010.

During Auburn's 2010 national championship season, Grimes' coached an offensive line that helped set school records for total yards of offense (6,989) and points (577) for a second consecutive season. The Tigers were No. 5 nationally in rushing yards per game (284.8) and led the SEC in scoring (41.2). Auburn's 2010 team set school records for rushing touchdowns (41), passing touchdowns (31), rushing yards (3,987) and had three offensive linemen earn individual honors. 

Grimes also had successful stints leading the offensive lines at Colorado (2007-08), BYU (2004-06), Arizona State (2001-03) and Boise State (2000). He got his start in collegiate coaching at Hardin-Simmons (1998-99), and also served as a graduate assistant at Texas A&M (1996-97) and Rice (1995). Following the completion of his playing career he coached at Riverside High School in El Paso (1993-94).

Grimes earned his bachelor's degree in education from UTEP in 1991 and a master’s degree in education administration from Texas A&M in 1997. He and his wife, Sheri, have four children, daughters, Bailey and Jada, and sons, Garrison and Greydon.

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Jeff Grimes Named Offensive Coordinator at Baylor

12,155 Views | 21 Replies | Last: 3 yr ago by Ewalker80
cool34
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Welcome Coach Grimes Sic 'em!!
jumpinjoe
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I again look forward to expecting our offense to score in under two minutes bringing track meets back to the football games.
Joined BaylorFans in 1999 under username jumpinjoe. Have always been Jumpinjoe. Proud 4 Year Baylor letterman and 1968 graduate and charter member of Quartermiler U, produced school record in 400 IH.
EatMoreSalmon
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Clark Kent for OC!

Yogi
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Together our offense and defense can be referred to as "Grimes & Punishment".
"Smarter than the Average Bear."
Shakesbear
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EatMoreSalmon said:

Clark Kent for OC!


I love me some Superman Whatever you do, don't tug on his cape
Retreat Hell! We just got here! The 2/5
bear2be2
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EatMoreSalmon said:

Clark Kent for OC!



He looks like a mix between Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in that photo.
Ewalker80
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Couldn't be more excited about this hire. He knows Aranda well so there shouldn't be any personality/philosophy issues, and his offensive philosophy (physical with emphasis on explosive plays) is the perfect complement to the Aranda/Roberts defense. Anyone that hasn't done so should listen to the interview on faith/family someone posted on this site. It should give you an idea of what an incredibly impressive person and leader and man of faith he is. Home run hire for Mack and Dave.
StatMan
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Yogi said:

Together our offense and defense can be referred to as "Grimes & Punishment".
Well done, Yogi. Happy New Year to you!
Yogi
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"Smarter than the Average Bear."
BUbackerinET
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Nice call!
IowaBear
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Looking at the QB room. This to me indicates Zeno is the guy. The new OCs style of play calling lines up with Zenos strengths.
Timbear
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With Zeno, Bo, Drones and Chapin(sp?), Grimes will have plenty to choose from.
jumpinjoe
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Looking at the QB room, there are at least three now we know that will compete to earn the position. Zeno, Bohanan, and a freshmen, not to mention any transfer that might show up on campus for spring drills.
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IowaBear
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jumpinjoe said:

Looking at the QB room, there are at least three now we know that will compete to earn the position. Zeno, Bohanan, and a freshmen, not to mention any transfer that might show up on campus for spring drills.

All I stated was Zeno fits his scheme best based on our QB room. Never said he will be the guy. Although If I was a betting man I'd place my money on him being the guy. Also seriously doubt we have any grad transfer QBs come on board.
jumpinjoe
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Who said "grad transfer?"
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IowaBear
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jumpinjoe said:

Who said "grad transfer?"

Haha good lord are you really that butt hurt about an OPINION that I have that you feel the need to correct my very small mistake ?
PaperBear89
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Better enjoy him while we have him. Have a feeling his stay at BU will be short (for good reasons).
Buttpanda
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jumpinjoe said:

Looking at the QB room, there are at least three now we know that will compete to earn the position. Zeno, Bohanan, and a freshmen, not to mention any transfer that might show up on campus for spring drills.
Shapen is better than Bohannon from most accounts. I'd expect GB to be #4 on the depth chart realistically.
Courtesy_Flush
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Really excited about this hire. If he can fix the OL (which I think he can) everything else should fall in place on offense. I think people he could bring back the big place style of offense that we became accustomed to under briles. It's really exciting to watch that type of offense. Hope he delivers.
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Shakesbear said:

EatMoreSalmon said:

Clark Kent for OC!


I love me some Superman Whatever you do, don't tug on his cape


You don't tug on superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off that old lone ranger
And you don't mess around with Jeff
Ewalker80
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Buttpanda said:

jumpinjoe said:

Looking at the QB room, there are at least three now we know that will compete to earn the position. Zeno, Bohanan, and a freshmen, not to mention any transfer that might show up on campus for spring drills.
Shapen is better than Bohannon from most accounts. I'd expect GB to be #4 on the depth chart realistically.


Gb's greatest skill is that he is tough to tackle because of his size and speed combo. Watch his utsa and Sfa highlights. He will never be as polished of a passer as some others but grimes also values athleticism. Vince young was never impressive in passing drills and lost the starting competition to chance mock. But once Vince was put in the team changed 180. Not saying gb is Vince but I wouldn't count out gb because of his running skills. It is the great equalizer in college football. Would love for him to be used at least situationally to keep Zeno healthy and see what he can do. Been looking forward to seeing him get a real chance when healthy for three years now. .
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