WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Baylor Athletic Director Doug McNamee addressed football's leadership transition in a letter addressed to the "Baylor Family" Monday morning following the firing of head football coach Dave Aranda."I have the utmost respect for Coach Dave Aranda," McNamee said in the statement.

"Some of our greatest Baylor Football memories are directly attributable to Coach Aranda's leadership, and I am thankful for his contributions to Baylor both on and off the field."According to McNamee defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season.

Baylor football announced the addition of Joe Klanderman, who has led the defense at Kansas State for the last six seasons, as the defensive coordinator for the Bears, head coach Dave Aranda released on Thursday.(Baylor Athletics)McNamee says in the letter the goal for the next coach is simple: "bring in someone who will launch a generation of consistent winning," while representing Baylor and its Christian mission.