“Proof of concept,” is a popular term for the idea of just illustrating that an idea works, with some kind of evidence.
It’s not really something Dave Aranda needs to prove as LSU’s defensive coordinator, even now as a $2.5 million man. In his first two seasons, Aranda’s Tiger defenses have ranked fifth and 15th in scoring defense, 10th and 28th in yards per play and third and 18th in defensive S&P+. Last year’s unit ranked 14th in Havoc Rate despite not having it’s most disruptive defender, Arden Key, on the field or at full strength for most of the season.