Bring in an SMU Alum

[ponyte]

Why not bring in a SMU Alum? Since this is the pretend board, why not?

And he should already have a good working relationship to Vic.

Bradley Dale Peveto

Bradley Dale Peveto is in his third season with LSU, serving in a dual capacity as the Tigers linebackers coach as well a special teams coordinator.

As linebackers coach, Peveto's development of players at the position has been critical to the success of the Tiger defense. In two years with the Tigers, Peveto has developed senior Ali Highsmith and junior Darry Beckwith into two of the nation’s premier linebackers. As a unit, the Tiger linebackers are rated No.5 in the nation by The Sporting News going into the 2007 season.

A year ago, Beckwith, then a sophomore, ranked second on the squad with 65 tackles, while Highsmith was fourth on the team with 63 stops. Highsmith was a second-team All-SEC pick in 2006. Despite starting a pair of first time starters at linebacker in 2006 in Beckwith and Luke Sanders, LSU's defense still ranked No. 3 in the nation in total defense and No. 4 nationally in scoring defense.

As special teams coordinator, Peveto directed a unit that returned both a punt and kickoff for touchdowns in 2007. LSU return specialist Craig Davis earned Second-Team All-SEC honors in 2006 after averaging 14.2 yards on punt returns. Davis was picked in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. LSU finished the 2006 season by connecting on 9 of 14 field goals and they were 57-of-58 on extra point attempts.

In two years as LSU’s special teams coordinator, the Tigers have returned two punts for touchdowns and a kickoff for a score. They have also blocked five kicks, have converted 23-of-38 field goals and 102-of-104 extra points.

In 2005, Peveto's impact was immediate as the Tigers fielded some of the best special teams units in the country. LSU ranked first in the SEC and fifth in the nation in net punting (39.0 average). The Tigers were also first in the conference in kickoff coverage (45.5 net average) and second in the league and 12th nationally in punt return average (14.1). LSU's field goal and point-after-touchdown units were also much improved as the Tigers converted 45-of-46 PATs in 2005 and connected on 14-of-24 field goals.

Individually, LSU punter/placekicker Chris Jackson ranked first in the SEC in punts downed inside the 20-yard line with 26 and he had six field goals of 40-yards or longer, which ranked second in the league. Skyler Green earned First-Team All-America honors as a return specialist after returning 27 punts for 359 yards (13.3 average) and one TD.

In 2005, Peveto's linebacker corps of Highsmith, Cameron Vaughn, Kenneth Hollis and E.J. Kuale were among the best in the SEC. Vaughn ranked first on the team with 83 tackles, while Highsmith was second with 75 stops. Vaughn is in his second season with the Denver Broncos. As a unit, LSU's defense ranked among the top 10 in the nation in four categories in 2005 and they were either first or second in the SEC in five categories.

Peveto joined the Tigers in the spring of 2005 after a two-year stint at Middle Tennessee State. Peveto served as secondary coach in 2003 before being elevated to defensive coordinator/linebacker coach in 2004.

A native of Orangefield, Texas, Peveto led a Blue Raider defense that ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference in rushing defense.

Prior to his arrival at Middle Tennessee, Peveto spent four years (1999-2002) at Houston as the Cougars' co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach. During his stay in Houston, he had four players earn five all-conference awards while three were placed on the league's all-freshman squad. In 1999, the Cougar defense ranked 25th in total defense, 20th in rushing defense and 22nd in scoring defense and tied for 14th nationally with 28 forced turnovers.

Prior to arriving in Houston, Peveto served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Northwestern State (La.) University for three years from 1996 to 1998.

While he was in Natchitoches, Peveto helped the Demons capture back-to-back Southland Football League Championships and NCAA I-AA playoff berths. Peveto's "Purple Swarm" defense was ranked nationally in several statistical categories during each of his three seasons and four of his players earned All-American honors. In addition, four Demon players were selected in the NFL draft. The 1998 Northwestern State team went 11-3, reached the I-AA semifinals, and was ranked third nationally.

Under his direction, the Demon defense also set single-game records for fewest yards allowed, fewest rushing yards allowed, and most quarterback sacks. NSU also set school season records for most defensive touchdowns scored. In addition, the "Purple Swarm" also set season records for quarterback sacks in two of his three seasons, accumulating 52 in 1998 and 122 in the last three years.

Before his stint at Northwestern State, Peveto spent two seasons on Danny Ford's staff at Arkansas, while the Razorbacks won the SEC Western Division title with an 8-5 overall mark and played in the Carquest Bowl in 1995. While at Arkansas, Peveto served as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach.

Prior to going to Fayetteville, Peveto served as the outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Southern Miss in 1992 and 1993. He also coached the defensive line, linebackers, and secondary at Stephen F. Austin from 1988 to 1991, serving as the special teams coordinator all four years as the Lumberjacks led the nation in punt returns in 1989. SFA also won the Southland Conference and advanced to the 1989 I-AA championship game. His secondary was nationally ranked in passing efficiency defense in 1990 and 1991.

A 1987 graduate of SMU, Peveto began his coaching career as a secondary coach at Trinity Valley Community College. Peveto was a four-year letterman for the Mustangs and played in four bowl games (Cotton, Sun, Aloha, and Mirage). During his playing career, SMU won two Southwest Conference championships (1982 and 1984) and had a combined record of 43-14-1.

He served as team captain in 1986 and earned the Wild Mustang Special Teams Player of the Year award and the Mike Kelsey Award for attitude, hustle, and desire as a senior. He also was a member of the 1984 SWC All-Academic team.

Peveto comes from a family with a rich football coaching tradition. His late father, Ed, coached high school football in the southeast Texas area and was inducted into the Greater Houston Coaches Hall of Honor in 1993 and into the Golden Triangle Coaches Hall of Fame in 1997. Two of his brothers, Jeff and Garey Birt coach at high schools in the southeast Texas area.

Peveto is married to the former Melissa Weser, and the couple has a daughter, Payton Marie, (5), and a son, Jacob Edward(2).

The Peveto File
Year at LSU: Third
Birthdate: Dec. 28, 1962, in Beaumont, Texas
Wife: Melissa
Children: Payton Marie (5), Jacob Edward (Jake) (2)
High School: Orangefield (Texas)
College: SMU, '87

Playing Experience
1982-86 SMU (defensive back)

Coaching Experience
1987 Trinity Valley Community College (secondary)
1988-91 Stephen F. Austin (defensive line, linebacker, secondary, special teams coordinator)
1992-93 Southern Miss (outside linebackers, special teams coordinator)
1994-95 Arkansas (linebackers, special teams coordinator)
1996-98 Northwestern (La.) State (defensive coordinator, linebackers)
1999-2002 Houston (secondary/co-defensive coordinator)
2003-04 Middle Tennessee (defensive coordinator, secondary, linebackers)
2005- LSU (special teams coordinator, linebackers)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
As a player
1983 Cotton Bowl (SMU def. Pittsburgh, 7-3)
1983 Sun Bowl (SMU lost to Alabama, 28-7)
1984 Aloha Bowl (SMU def. Notre Dame, 27-20)

As a coach
1988 1-AA Playoffs – First Round (Stephen F. Austin def. Jackson State, 24-0)
1988 1-AA Playoffs – Quarterfinals (Stephen F. Austin lost to Georgia Southern, 27-6)
1989 1-AA Playoffs - First Round (Stephen F. Austin def. Grambling, 59-56)
1989 1-AA Playoffs – Quarterfinals (Stephen F. Austin def. Southwest Missouri, 55-25)
1989 1-AA Playoffs – Semifinals (Stephen F. Austin def. Furman, 21-19)
1989 1-AA Championship Game (Stephen F. Austin lost to Georgia Southern, 37-34)
1995 Carquest Bowl (Arkansas lost to North Carolina, 20-10)
1997 1-AA Playoffs – First Round (Northwestern State lost to Eastern Washington, 40-10)
1998 1-AA Playoffs – First Round (Northwestern State def. Illinois State, 48-28)
1998 1-AA Playoffs – Quarterfinals (Northwestern State def. Appalachian State, 31-20)
1998 1-AA Playoffs – Semifinals (Northwestern State lost to Massachusetts, 41-31)
2005 Peach Bowl (LSU def. Miami, 40-3)
2007 Sugar Bowl (LSU def. Notre Dame, 41-14)

[Bergermeister]

Best of luck to him. But, no thanks.

[perunapower]

He's a LB coach! He needs to at the very least be an OC or DC, preferably a HC before we take him into consideration.

[PonySnob]

Given the years that he was a player on the team......haven't we already paid him?

[SMU Football Blog]

Why not bring in a SMU Alum? Since this is the pretend board, why not?

And he should already have a good working relationship to Vic.

Bradley Dale Peveto

Bradley Dale Peveto is in his third season with LSU, serving in a dual capacity as the Tigers linebackers coach as well a special teams coordinator.

As linebackers coach, Peveto's development of players at the position has been critical to the success of the Tiger defense. In two years with the Tigers, Peveto has developed senior Ali Highsmith and junior Darry Beckwith into two of the nation’s premier linebackers. As a unit, the Tiger linebackers are rated No.5 in the nation by The Sporting News going into the 2007 season.

A year ago, Beckwith, then a sophomore, ranked second on the squad with 65 tackles, while Highsmith was fourth on the team with 63 stops. Highsmith was a second-team All-SEC pick in 2006. Despite starting a pair of first time starters at linebacker in 2006 in Beckwith and Luke Sanders, LSU's defense still ranked No. 3 in the nation in total defense and No. 4 nationally in scoring defense.

As special teams coordinator, Peveto directed a unit that returned both a punt and kickoff for touchdowns in 2007. LSU return specialist Craig Davis earned Second-Team All-SEC honors in 2006 after averaging 14.2 yards on punt returns. Davis was picked in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. LSU finished the 2006 season by connecting on 9 of 14 field goals and they were 57-of-58 on extra point attempts.

In two years as LSU’s special teams coordinator, the Tigers have returned two punts for touchdowns and a kickoff for a score. They have also blocked five kicks, have converted 23-of-38 field goals and 102-of-104 extra points.

In 2005, Peveto's impact was immediate as the Tigers fielded some of the best special teams units in the country. LSU ranked first in the SEC and fifth in the nation in net punting (39.0 average). The Tigers were also first in the conference in kickoff coverage (45.5 net average) and second in the league and 12th nationally in punt return average (14.1). LSU's field goal and point-after-touchdown units were also much improved as the Tigers converted 45-of-46 PATs in 2005 and connected on 14-of-24 field goals.

Individually, LSU punter/placekicker Chris Jackson ranked first in the SEC in punts downed inside the 20-yard line with 26 and he had six field goals of 40-yards or longer, which ranked second in the league. Skyler Green earned First-Team All-America honors as a return specialist after returning 27 punts for 359 yards (13.3 average) and one TD.

In 2005, Peveto's linebacker corps of Highsmith, Cameron Vaughn, Kenneth Hollis and E.J. Kuale were among the best in the SEC. Vaughn ranked first on the team with 83 tackles, while Highsmith was second with 75 stops. Vaughn is in his second season with the Denver Broncos. As a unit, LSU's defense ranked among the top 10 in the nation in four categories in 2005 and they were either first or second in the SEC in five categories.

Peveto joined the Tigers in the spring of 2005 after a two-year stint at Middle Tennessee State. Peveto served as secondary coach in 2003 before being elevated to defensive coordinator/linebacker coach in 2004.

A native of Orangefield, Texas, Peveto led a Blue Raider defense that ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference in rushing defense.

Prior to his arrival at Middle Tennessee, Peveto spent four years (1999-2002) at Houston as the Cougars' co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach. During his stay in Houston, he had four players earn five all-conference awards while three were placed on the league's all-freshman squad. In 1999, the Cougar defense ranked 25th in total defense, 20th in rushing defense and 22nd in scoring defense and tied for 14th nationally with 28 forced turnovers.

Prior to arriving in Houston, Peveto served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Northwestern State (La.) University for three years from 1996 to 1998.

While he was in Natchitoches, Peveto helped the Demons capture back-to-back Southland Football League Championships and NCAA I-AA playoff berths. Peveto's "Purple Swarm" defense was ranked nationally in several statistical categories during each of his three seasons and four of his players earned All-American honors. In addition, four Demon players were selected in the NFL draft. The 1998 Northwestern State team went 11-3, reached the I-AA semifinals, and was ranked third nationally.

Under his direction, the Demon defense also set single-game records for fewest yards allowed, fewest rushing yards allowed, and most quarterback sacks. NSU also set school season records for most defensive touchdowns scored. In addition, the "Purple Swarm" also set season records for quarterback sacks in two of his three seasons, accumulating 52 in 1998 and 122 in the last three years.

Before his stint at Northwestern State, Peveto spent two seasons on Danny Ford's staff at Arkansas, while the Razorbacks won the SEC Western Division title with an 8-5 overall mark and played in the Carquest Bowl in 1995. While at Arkansas, Peveto served as special teams coordinator and linebackers coach.

Prior to going to Fayetteville, Peveto served as the outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Southern Miss in 1992 and 1993. He also coached the defensive line, linebackers, and secondary at Stephen F. Austin from 1988 to 1991, serving as the special teams coordinator all four years as the Lumberjacks led the nation in punt returns in 1989. SFA also won the Southland Conference and advanced to the 1989 I-AA championship game. His secondary was nationally ranked in passing efficiency defense in 1990 and 1991.

A 1987 graduate of SMU, Peveto began his coaching career as a secondary coach at Trinity Valley Community College. Peveto was a four-year letterman for the Mustangs and played in four bowl games (Cotton, Sun, Aloha, and Mirage). During his playing career, SMU won two Southwest Conference championships (1982 and 1984) and had a combined record of 43-14-1.

He served as team captain in 1986 and earned the Wild Mustang Special Teams Player of the Year award and the Mike Kelsey Award for attitude, hustle, and desire as a senior. He also was a member of the 1984 SWC All-Academic team.

Peveto comes from a family with a rich football coaching tradition. His late father, Ed, coached high school football in the southeast Texas area and was inducted into the Greater Houston Coaches Hall of Honor in 1993 and into the Golden Triangle Coaches Hall of Fame in 1997. Two of his brothers, Jeff and Garey Birt coach at high schools in the southeast Texas area.

Peveto is married to the former Melissa Weser, and the couple has a daughter, Payton Marie, (5), and a son, Jacob Edward(2).

The Peveto File
Year at LSU: Third
Birthdate: Dec. 28, 1962, in Beaumont, Texas
Wife: Melissa
Children: Payton Marie (5), Jacob Edward (Jake) (2)
High School: Orangefield (Texas)
College: SMU, '87

Playing Experience
1982-86 SMU (defensive back)

Coaching Experience
1987 Trinity Valley Community College (secondary)
1988-91 Stephen F. Austin (defensive line, linebacker, secondary, special teams coordinator)
1992-93 Southern Miss (outside linebackers, special teams coordinator)
1994-95 Arkansas (linebackers, special teams coordinator)
1996-98 Northwestern (La.) State (defensive coordinator, linebackers)
1999-2002 Houston (secondary/co-defensive coordinator)
2003-04 Middle Tennessee (defensive coordinator, secondary, linebackers)
2005- LSU (special teams coordinator, linebackers)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
As a player
1983 Cotton Bowl (SMU def. Pittsburgh, 7-3)
1983 Sun Bowl (SMU lost to Alabama, 28-7)
1984 Aloha Bowl (SMU def. Notre Dame, 27-20)

As a coach
1988 1-AA Playoffs – First Round (Stephen F. Austin def. Jackson State, 24-0)
1988 1-AA Playoffs – Quarterfinals (Stephen F. Austin lost to Georgia Southern, 27-6)
1989 1-AA Playoffs - First Round (Stephen F. Austin def. Grambling, 59-56)
1989 1-AA Playoffs – Quarterfinals (Stephen F. Austin def. Southwest Missouri, 55-25)
1989 1-AA Playoffs – Semifinals (Stephen F. Austin def. Furman, 21-19)
1989 1-AA Championship Game (Stephen F. Austin lost to Georgia Southern, 37-34)
1995 Carquest Bowl (Arkansas lost to North Carolina, 20-10)
1997 1-AA Playoffs – First Round (Northwestern State lost to Eastern Washington, 40-10)
1998 1-AA Playoffs – First Round (Northwestern State def. Illinois State, 48-28)
1998 1-AA Playoffs – Quarterfinals (Northwestern State def. Appalachian State, 31-20)
1998 1-AA Playoffs – Semifinals (Northwestern State lost to Massachusetts, 41-31)
2005 Peach Bowl (LSU def. Miami, 40-3)
2007 Sugar Bowl (LSU def. Notre Dame, 41-14)

First, I mentioned this already when some site said he had contacted SMU or vice versa. My response, is that I am interested as a possible coach, just not a head coach.

Second, I am sorry I just don't give a darn what Vic thinks. I am not going not hire a coach just because Vic doesn't like him or vice versa.

[Stallion]

I agree-in fact other than the lick fest on ponyfans I'm not so sure I see any evidece of the greatness in SMU's weight and conditioning program either. I'd just as soon let the next coah pick his man. If that's Vic-fine.

[SmooBoy]

I saw Forrest Gregg trying on a new red and blue blazer at Culwell and Sons this morning.

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

I saw Forrest Gregg trying on a new red and blue blazer at Culwell and Sons this morning.

I saw Raymond Berry over at Burger House last night.

[OR-See-Nee]

Peveto was a four-year letterman for the Mustangs and played in four bowl games (Cotton, Sun, Aloha, and Mirage).

Ahh...the good ol' Mirage bowl.