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Dave Aranda's Evolution Unlocked Baylor Bears Redemption
Through the highs and the lows, Dave Aranda's even-keeled nature allowed him to evolve enough to return his Baylor Bears to Big 12 contender status.
FRISCO – The win totals during the Dave Aranda era look like he was playing darts for the first time: 2, 12, 6, 3, 8. The nearly .500 overall record of 31-30 through five seasons doesn’t paint an accurate picture of the swings experienced by the Baylor faithful since the start of the 2020 season. For a man with such an even-keeled nature, his teams can run hot and cold.
The highs have been high – most notably a program record 12 wins in 2021, which included a Big 12 championship and a win over Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. The lows were low. The bottom was a 3-9 campaign in 2023 that began with a home loss to Texas State and ended with an 0-6 record at McLane Stadium against FBS teams and a 2-7 mark in Big 12 play.
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