Late on Wednesday afternoon, the Ole Miss Spirit reported that Bradley Dale Peveto would be hired as the Rebels’ new linebacker coach and defensive run game coordinator. Considering his reputation as a solid recruiter but so-so coach, this addition may confirm the idea that Hugh Freeze is going with a “talent outweighs scheming” approach with rebuilding the defensive staff. Paired with new defensive coordinator and ace recruiter Wesley McGriff, Peveto gives Freeze’s staff a boost on the ‘crootin trail.
While it may be easy to dismiss Peveto’s recent recruiting success as a byproduct of working at LSU, he was their most important piece in terms of acquiring talent in the 2016 cycle and has become well known for developing relationships over the years.