LSU FOOTBALL 2005: AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT SPECIAL TEAMS Last season, one of the weakest points of the team was special teams. In the Capital One Bowl, a punt was blocked by Iowa that ended up in a score for them. But, perhaps the absolute lowest point on the team was place kicking. To say that play at that position was spotty would be a drastic understatement. In several games last year, an extra point attempt was missed. Don't think that missing just one extra point here and there isn't bad. The points can really add up, especially in a close game. There were few bright spots on special teams, but for the ones that did perform to their ability, it was pretty evident. Personally, I believe that all of the troubles from last years special teams will be wiped away, especially if Chris Jackson kicks and punts every ball for the Tigers this season. Les Miles has brought in a new philosophy to Baton Rouge. Instead of the intense concentration on defense that Coach Saban had, Les Miles will give each part of the team an equal share of time during practices. Bradley Peveto will add a new meaning to special teams this year. Peveto's track record includes stints at: Houston, Middle Tennessee State, and Northwestern (LA) State. His last job was at Middle Tennessee State where he led the Blue Raider defense to a No. 2 ranking in the Sun Belt Conference allowing only 138 yards per game rushing and also allowing 26 points per game. His defensive minded mentallity will help make LSU's special teams one of the best in the country. :geauxtige
