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Baylor Bears fans are still reeling from Dave Aranda’s most controversial decisions as head football coach—is there hope for a turnaround, or have these calls set the program back years? Cam Stuart breaks down Baylor’s “Mount Rushmore” of coaching mistakes, from picking Blake Shapen over Gary Bohannon at quarterback to firing defensive coordinator Ron Roberts and handing the defense to an inexperienced Matt Powledge. The infamous 2020 Larry Fedora hire and Aranda’s experiment as his own defensive coordinator round out a candid look at leadership missteps and their fallout on the gridiron.

The episode also tackles the looming threat of an all-SEC college football league and what such shakeups could mean for the Big 12, spotlighting the ongoing power struggles and realignment chaos in NCAA football. Can Baylor bounce back, or will Aranda’s legacy be defined by these pivotal moments? Tune in for sharp analysis, stats, and fan-fueled debate.

00:00 Dave Aranda's Worst Mistakes
Exploring the Mount Rushmore of Aranda's key coaching decisions at Baylor.

10:32 Honorable Mentions & Aranda's Self-Assessment
Addressing additional questionable choices and Aranda's move to name himself defensive coordinator.

20:41 SEC-Only League & CFB Future
Discussion shifts to the potential of an all-SEC league and its impact on college football and the Big 12.

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