Miles said he “has not concerned himself” with recent reports that co-defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto is on the short list to become the next head coach at Northwestern State. “If that’s something that he wants to do, certainly we’ll back him fully,” Miles said. “But I know his attention is towards defending this option [attack of Georgia Tech].” http://www.lsureveille.com/tigers_begin_prepping_for_ga._tech_12_15
From the news: December 17, 2008 -- Peveto is expected to interview with NSU athletic director Greg Burke today in Natchitoches for the Demons' head coaching job. Peveto was NSU's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach from 1996-98. According to LSU's bio for Coach Peveto: Peveto served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Northwestern State (La.) University for three years from 1996 to 1998. While 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-America 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 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 three years.
"The interview is ongoing now," NSU athletic department spokesman Doug Ireland said Wednesday morning. "It is scheduled to wrap up after lunch. Bradley Dale plans to be back at LSU's practice today." NSU is tentatively planning a news conference for Friday or Monday to announce a new football coach. Peveto, 45, has the best credentials as far as major college experience of the candidates. The other candidates are former Ole Miss offensive coordinator Dan Werner, Arkansas State co-defensive coordinator Kevin Corless, NSU defensive coordinator Brad Laird, Abilene Christian coach Chris Thomsen and Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College coach Steve Campbell. http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20081217/SPORTS0202/81217015 Bradley Dale Pevoto is interviewing today at Northwestern State. The school hopes to have an announcement on the hiring later this week. http://blog.nola.com/lsusports/2008/12/lsu_football_coach_mallory_rep.html
