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Allen replaces Peavey after summer resignation
Ben Nielsen
Issue date: 8/31/07 Section: News
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Southwest Baptist University announced June 29 the resignation of Head Football Coach Jack Peavey to be effective immediately. He has been replaced by Keith Allen, assistant football coach.
In a letter the public, Peavey stated his plan to turn around SBU football was not successful because of a lack of understanding between him and the University.
"I came to SBU with a very detailed and precise plan on how to get this football program competitive in the MIAA," said Peavey. "I soon realized that our schools awareness and commitment to a winning football program would have to drastically changed if we were to be competitive. Developing a plan for success inside the existing SBU academic environment became a massive undertaking."
The University responded to Peavey's comment with the following statement from Dr. C. Pat Taylor, SBU president.
"We appreciate the contributions that Coach Peavey has made to our football program," said Taylor. "We are thankful for his hard work, which led to an increase in the number of football players. We wish Jack and his family the very best."
Players were not informed of the reason for Peavey's departure and were not available for comment.
Peavey, who was 4-18 in his time at SBU, talked in his letter of the 37 players who achieved a 3.0 grade point average or better last season.
He also noted the number of football players increased from 75 to 119.
"It was a mission to find a place where SBU football could find success," said Peavey. "I worked hard at educating the University, the conference coaches and athletic directors, our teachers and our community as to why SBU football has struggled for over 20 years in the MIAA as its lone private school."
One of the on-field accomplishments Peavey was able to obtain was a stellar offense. SBU broke 20 school offensive records last season and boasted an offense that ranked in the top 20 in the nation.
"I identified like football conferences to engage in dialogue regarding SBU's participation," said Peavey. "I am confident these efforts will result in a winning Division II football tradition for SBU football in the coming years. I am proud I lead the charge for change in moving away from the MIAA in football."
In a letter the public, Peavey stated his plan to turn around SBU football was not successful because of a lack of understanding between him and the University.
"I came to SBU with a very detailed and precise plan on how to get this football program competitive in the MIAA," said Peavey. "I soon realized that our schools awareness and commitment to a winning football program would have to drastically changed if we were to be competitive. Developing a plan for success inside the existing SBU academic environment became a massive undertaking."
The University responded to Peavey's comment with the following statement from Dr. C. Pat Taylor, SBU president.
"We appreciate the contributions that Coach Peavey has made to our football program," said Taylor. "We are thankful for his hard work, which led to an increase in the number of football players. We wish Jack and his family the very best."
Players were not informed of the reason for Peavey's departure and were not available for comment.
Peavey, who was 4-18 in his time at SBU, talked in his letter of the 37 players who achieved a 3.0 grade point average or better last season.
He also noted the number of football players increased from 75 to 119.
"It was a mission to find a place where SBU football could find success," said Peavey. "I worked hard at educating the University, the conference coaches and athletic directors, our teachers and our community as to why SBU football has struggled for over 20 years in the MIAA as its lone private school."
One of the on-field accomplishments Peavey was able to obtain was a stellar offense. SBU broke 20 school offensive records last season and boasted an offense that ranked in the top 20 in the nation.
"I identified like football conferences to engage in dialogue regarding SBU's participation," said Peavey. "I am confident these efforts will result in a winning Division II football tradition for SBU football in the coming years. I am proud I lead the charge for change in moving away from the MIAA in football."
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