The bolded text is probably accurate, but moments earlier I saw his players douse him with Gatorade and there were a lot of hugs.
Any chance John Tenuda will be watching the NC game from an LSU luxury box to see his future defense? Herby did have him following Miles to UM after all.
I really don't want someone that has their mind elsewhere and it would be impossible not too, preparing this defense for the NCG. I think Earl should and will be calling the defense. Nebraska will want him to get on the road recruiting too. They have a hell of a mess over there. March Richt just said in an interview that if he had to do it all over again he wouldn't have stayed with FS when he had been offered another job. He didn't give it all he had.
In the BCS announcement show tonight on ESPN Mark Richt admitted that he didn't do a good job coaching the Florida State defense when he had already accepted the job as head coach of Georgia. You just can't focus on a game, even if it's the NC, when you're lame duck and going to try to turn around a big program in which you will not have much, if any, of a honeymoon. Bo has to go. But who replaces him? And when? It's got to be ASAP.
If no coordinator is hired by then, it might be out of these guys... Earl Lane Earl Lane enters his second season with the Tigers, serving as LSU’s defensive line coach. Lane joined the Tiger football coaching staff in the spring of 2006 following a 10-year career with South Florida. In his first year with the Tigers in 2006, Lane help continue recent trend that has seen LSU put together one of the best defensive lines in all of college football. Under Lane’s watch in 2006, the Tigers had one player picked in the NFL Draft (Chase Pittman – 5th round Cleveland Browns), one player earn First-Team All-America honors (Glenn Dorsey), another player be named First-Team Freshman All-America (Ricky Jean-Francois) and a fourth defensive lineman named Second-Team All-SEC (Tyson Jackson). Dorsey was also a First-Team All-SEC selection, while Jean-Francois earned freshman all-league honors. LSU accomplished all of this on the defensive line in 2006 despite having three starters from its 2005 defensive front selected in the NFL Draft. With only one returning starter on its defensive front in 2006, the Tigers didn’t appear to miss a beat as LSU ranked No. 3 in the nation in total defense (242.8 yards per game) and No. 4 in scoring defense (12.6 points per game). LSU’s defensive front combined for 26 sacks as the Tigers led the SEC and ranked sixth in the nation in total sacks with 40. Tyson Jackson led all Tigers with 8.5 sacks and 10.0 tackles for losses, while Dorsey had 8.5 tackles for losses and three sacks. Dorsey and Jackson have both been tabbed as preseason All-America selections heading into the 2007 season with several publications calling Dorsey the best defensive player in college football. Prior to joining the Tigers in the spring of 2006, Lane helped build a South Florida football program from scratch. Lane was part of the first coaching staff at South Florida, being hired in 1996 by Jim Leavitt. Lane spent all 10 years at South Florida under Leavitt. During his tenure, South Florida began play in 1997 in the I-AA ranks, moved up to Division I-A in 2001 and earned the school's first bowl bid during the 2005 season as a member of the Big East Conference. Lane coached a defensive line that helped the Bulls rank among the top five in the nation in sacks in 2001 and 2002. In 2002, South Florida's defensive line accounted for 33 of the team's 45 sacks, while a year earlier they had 31.5 of the squad's 41 sacks. In 2005, the Bulls ranked No. 14 in the nation in scoring defense and they were No. 18 in rushing defense on their way to reaching a bowl game for the first time in school history. USF lost to N.C. State, 14-0, in the Meineke Car Care Bowl to cap the 2005 season. Lane is also known as a tremendous recruiter, something that should prove to be beneficial for the Tigers, especially in the state of Florida. Prior to his coaching stint at South Florida, Lane coached linebackers for one year (1993) at Bloomingdale High School, followed by two years (1994-95) as the defensive coordinator at Brandon High School in Florida. Other coaching stops for Lane include: defensive coordinator at Tampa Catholic High School in 1980-81; defensive line coach at Tampa Chamberlain High School in 1982-83; defensive line coach at Tampa Gaither High School in 194-85; and defensive coordinator at Tampa Bay Vo-Tech in 1991-92. Lane is a graduate of Northwood University in Midland, Mich., and H.B. Plant High School in Tampa. He and his wife Sharon have two sons, James and Sharrick, who is a redshirt freshman defensive lineman for the Louisiana-Lafayette football team. The Lane File Birthdate: April, 23, 1956 Hometown: Tampa, Fla. Wife: Sharon Children: James (23), Sharrick (17) High School: H.B. Plant High School College: Northwood University (Mich.) Coaching Experience 1980-81 Tampa Catholic High School (defensive coordinator) 1982-83 Tampa Chamberlain High School (defensive line) 1984-85 Tampa Gaither High School (defensive line) 1991-92 Tampa Bay Vo-Tech (defensive coordinator) 1993 Bloomingdale High School (linebackers) 1994 Brandon High School (defensive coordinator) 1996-2005 South Florida (defensive line) 2006- LSU (defensive line) BOWL EXPERIENCE As a Coach 2005 Meineke Car Care Bowl (South Florida lost to Maryland, 14-0) 2007 Sugar Bowl (LSU def. Notre Dame, 41-14) ----------------------- Doug Mallory Doug Mallory, who grew up in a college football family and has an extensive background on the defensive side of the ball, is in his third year as LSU's defensive backs coach. In two years, Mallory's impact on the LSU secondary has been significant and impressive as he’s guided the Tigers to a No. 1 SEC ranking and a No. 3 national rating in pass efficiency defense in back-to-back seasons. A year ago, the Tiger secondary played a key role in an LSU defense that was dominating in all phases. In addition to leading the SEC in pass efficiency defense in 2006, the Tigers also ranked No. 1 in the league and No. 3 in the nation in pass defense allowing opponents to only 145.7 yards passing per game in 2006. That total marked the fewest passing yards allowed by a Tiger defense since the 1990 season. In 13 games in 2006, the Tigers allowed just 11 passing touchdowns after giving up 12 the year before. The 23 combined TD passes allowed in back-to-back seasons were the fewest by an LSU defense in consecutive years since the 1996-97 teams held foes to 20 touchdown passes. LSU has also intercepted 26 passes over the pass two years under Mallory’s watch, including 16 a year ago. As a unit, the Tiger defense ranked No. 4 in the nation in scoring (12.6 points per game) and third in total defense (242.8 yards per game) in 2006. Mallory capped his second year with the Tigers by having free safety LaRon Landry selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins as he became the highest drafted defensive back in school history. Landry, who earned Third-Team All-America honors in 2005, was a First-Team All-America selection as a senior in 2006. In his first season with LSU in 2005, Mallory's secondary rated first in the SEC and third in the nation in pass defense efficiency with a 96.3 rating. The Tigers held opponents to a 47.3 completion percentage, which also ranked best in the league. Mallory came to LSU from Oklahoma State where he spent four years on Les Miles' staff as the secondary coach. In four years with the Cowboys, Mallory's secondary intercepted 54 passes with All-Big 12 cornerback Darrent Williams leading the way with 11. Oklahoma State ranked fourth in the Big 12 with 18 pass interceptions in 2003, followed by 13 interceptions in 2004. Prior to his four-year stint with the Cowboys, Mallory served in the same capacity at Maryland from 1997-2000. Under Mallory, the 1998 Terrapin defense ranked as the nation's 14th most improved unit in terms of pass efficiency. In addition, Mallory guided defensive back Lewis Sanders to Third-Team All-America honors as selected by The Sporting News in 1999. Sanders was later drafted in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Prior to his four years at Maryland, Mallory spent three years at Indiana, serving as the defensive backs and special teams coach for the Hoosiers under his father, Bill Mallory, from 1994-96. In the second of his two stints as an assistant coach at Indiana, the younger Mallory coached defensive back Eric Allen to Third-Team All-America honors in 1996, while two other players were selected in the NFL Draft. Cornerback Lance Brown was taken in the fifth round of the 1995 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and safety Eric Smedley was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996. Mallory also coached at Western Kentucky, serving as the defensive coordinator in 1992 and 1993. He spent the 1990-91 seasons with Western Kentucky as the secondary, special teams and inside linebackers coach. In 1989, Mallory also served a one-year stint at Army, coaching the offensive line for the 6-5 Black Knights. Mallory got his start in coaching in 1988, serving as a graduate assistant under his father Bill at Indiana. That season, the Hoosiers posted an 8-3-1 mark, beat Ohio State 41-7, and defeated South Carolina, 34-10, in the Liberty Bowl. As a player, Mallory was a four-year letterwinner at Michigan from 1984-87, participating in four bowl games with the Wolverines (Holiday, Fiesta, Rose, Hall of Fame). For his career, he recorded 182 tackles and six interceptions. He helped lead Michigan to a share of the 1986 Big Ten title and was team captain for the Wolverine's 8-4 team in 1987 that beat Alabama, 28-24, in the Hall of Fame Bowl. As a senior in 1987, Mallory earned Second-Team All-Big Ten honors and was an honorable mention All-America defensive back. A native of Bowling Green, Ohio, Mallory graduated from Michigan in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in sports management and communications. His father, Bill Mallory, remains the winningest football coach in Indiana football history. The elder Mallory recorded a 69-77-3 mark in 13 years at Indiana, leading the Hoosiers to six bowl games, while also having head coaching stops at Colorado and Miami (Ohio). In addition to his father, Mallory's brothers, Curt and Mike, are both on coaching staffs at the collegiate level. Curt is the secondary coach at Illinois, while Mike is the secondary coach at Louisville. Doug and his wife Lisa have three children Emily (13), Allison (11) and Sarah (8). He lists his hobbies as jogging, playing golf and skiing. The Mallory File Year at LSU: Third Birthdate: November 2, 1964, in Bowling Green, Ohio Wife: Lisa Children: Emily (13), Allison (11), Sarah (8) High School: Dekalb (Ill.) College: Michigan, '88 Playing Experience 1984-87 Michigan (defensive back) Coaching Experience 1988 Indiana (graduate assistant) 1989 Army (offensive line) 1990-93 Western Kentucky (defensive coordinator, 1992-93; secondary, inside linebackers, special teams, 1990-91) 1994-96 Indiana (defensive backs, special teams) 1997-2000 Maryland (secondary) 2001-04 Oklahoma State (secondary) 2005- LSU (defensive backs) Bowl Experience As a player 1984 Holiday Bowl (Michigan lost to BYU, 24-17) 1986 Fiesta Bowl (Michigan def. Nebraska, 27-23) 1987 Rose Bowl (Michigan lost to Arizona State, 22-15) 1988 Hall of Fame Bowl (Michigan def. Alabama, 28-24) As a coach 1988 Liberty Bowl (Indiana def. South Carolina, 34-10) 2002 Houston Bowl (Oklahoma State def. Southern Miss, 33-23) 2004 Cotton Bowl (Oklahoma State lost to Ole Miss, 31-28) 2004 Alamo Bowl (Oklahoma State lost to Ohio State, 33-7) 2005 Peach Bowl (LSU def. Miami, 40-3) 2007 Sugar Bowl (LSU def. Notre Dame, 41-14) -------------------------- 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) http://www.lsusports.net/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&SPID=2164&SPSID=28715
Good bit of information there. I wonder you'll they pick to do the job. I just can't see Bo hanging around.
