New LB coach?

[ebrooks11]

Is there any word on who or new LB coach will be, or when we will name him?

[CalallenStang]

Bosworth.

in other words, I have no idea

[ALEX LIFESON]

Probably after spring ball.

[jason54858]

I was going to wait until spring to annouce this, but here it goes. I have been named linebackers coach of the Mustangs pop warner football team. I am excited to get to practice and get to know the players. I feel we have some real talent here and can maybe make a splash next year.

You can ask your questions. Just make them brief

[StallionsModelT]

jason,

Congratulations on the job. I'm sure it was hotly contested. Remember, the key in pop warner is to always blitz. PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE!

[Hoofprint]

Probably after spring ball.

I would hope not - if we're switching from the 4-3 to the 3-4 and moving a bunch of guys to other positions, I would hope we have an entirely full staff for the spring workouts.

What makes you say the hire won't take place until after spring ball?

[ALEX LIFESON]

Could be waiting on someone, that is already coaching spring ball.

[The PonyGrad]

Could be waiting on someone, that is already coaching spring ball.

WHAT? Does that actually happen?

[ALEX LIFESON]

Tom Mason can coach the lb's in the spring.


Tom Mason joined the SMU coaching staff after spending seven seasons at Fresno State, where he coached linebackers.


While at Fresno, Mason developed numerous standout line backers including 2007 WAC Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Riley, 2006 first-team All-WAC honoree Dwayne Andrews and 2003 first-teamer Bryce McGill.


Mason joined the Bulldog coaching staff in 2001 after spending one season as linebackers coach with the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL. He also spent time in the pro ranks as receivers coach for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League and as defensive backs coach for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe.


Mason also boasts an extensive collegiate resume, having served as defensive coordinator (1999) and secondary coach (1998-99) at Nevada and defensive coordinator at both Northern Iowa (1997-98) and Boise State (1993-96). At Boise, Mason helped coordinate a Bronco defense that reached the 1994 NCAA Division I-AA national championship game and then served as Boise's interim head coach from August through November 1996. Prior to his time in Boise, he was defensive coordinator at Portland State (1982-86), helping lead the Vikings to four playoff appearances and two national championship games. He also served as the linebackers coach at Eastern Washington (1981-85) and was the defensive line coach at Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College (1978-80).


As a player, Mason began his career as a linebacker at Idaho before transferring to Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College. He finished out his playing career at Nevada from 1976-77.


Mason received his bachelor's degree in physical education and a master of science degree in physical education and post-secondary education from Eastern Washington.


Mason and his wife, Jami, have a daughter, Brenna.

[The PonyGrad]

Yeah, that is all great. But waiting until after spring football? I can see maybe waiting until a bowl game or until recruiting is over, but spring football??

[Stallion]

happens all the time.

[BUS]

How many of you would volunteer to be a coach at SMU?

[jtstang]

How many of you would volunteer to be a coach at SMU?

I would but this program has already struggled enough.