Reports: Robert Griffin III to Interview for Baylor Job
Robert Griffin III would become Baylor’s first known interview candidate after Dave Aranda’s firing, as the school weighs a former Heisman winner for the job.
- According to On3, Baylor is expected to interview former quarterback Robert Griffin III for its head coaching position as the school seeks a replacement for Dave Aranda.
- Following a one-point loss to Kansas, Baylor fired Aranda in October with a 4-3 record. The program has managed only two winning seasons since 2015, prompting the coaching search.
- Griffin is a Baylor legend who won the school's first Heisman Trophy in 2011, throwing for 4,293 yards and 37 touchdowns. A statue of him stands outside the stadium.
- During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Griffin said he would "100 percent" be interested in the job. He confirmed speaking with Athletic Director Doug McNamee about the opening.
- Despite having no formal coaching experience, Griffin joins a growing trend of colleges hiring former players, similar to Philip Rivers' recent appointment at North Carolina State.
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