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The coaching profession is one where networking and past relationships come in handy, maybe more than your actual knowledge of the game. Whatever job you land likely has to do with who you worked with in the past.
That’s what led Marcus Arroyo to Arizona State, where he will step in as offensive coordinator. He succeeds Beau Baldwin, who filled that role last season in the inaugural year of the Kenny Dillingham era.
Arroyo, who turns 44 next week, becomes the fifth offensive coordinator in the last seven years. Baldwin’s fate seemed to be sealed early as Dillingham took over playing-calling duties himself after an abysmal offensive showing in the third game of the season against Fresno State.
Head coach Marcus Arroyo of the UNLV Rebels looks on during a game against the Air Force Falcons at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 15, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dillingham met with the media on Friday, as did the two new coaching appointments on his staff and select players who are new to the program. The other addition to the staff is Diron Reynolds who succeeds Vince Amey as defensive line coach, although Amey will remain on the staff in a support role.
Arroyo, a quarterback in his playing days at San Jose State, served as head coach at UNLV from 2020 to 2022 but did not coach last year after being fired after a 7-23 overall record. But the team did improve from no wins to two to five in his three years and part of the roster he recruited and developed was there for the nine-win season this past season.
Arroyo made calls about openings and Dillingham did his diligence too, getting feedback from his peers as to who might be a good fit.
“When the conversation started back up about the future I decided to make sure the decision was based on the people, place and obviously the ability to be successful,” Arroyo said. “When we talked we…
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Author : AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Publish date : 2024-01-20 14:01:07
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