"My goal is to compete and to win CIAA championships," Thweatt said upon being introduced as VSU's 24th Head Football Coach. "I am putting together a committed staff that will help propel VSU's program to national prominence."
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Thweatt is a Chesterfield County native, having attended Matoaca High School, where he was a high school All-American as a running back and defensive end. "This is my community; this is my family," Thweatt said, referencing his close local ties.
In both 2012 and 2013, two UR linebackers were named All-CAA under Thweatt. Thweatt was also recruiting coordinator for the 2010 and 2011 seasons, before returning to the defensive side to coach the linebackers -- the position he played as an All-ACC pick at UVA.
Thweatt was a two-year, UVA captain and started 47 games in his collegiate career, a school record for starts by a linebacker. He was named All-ACC and Honorable Mention All-America by Football News following his senior year. As a senior, Thweatt recorded 125 tackles -- tied for the sixth-highest total in school history. His 387 career tackles was third in school history.
After college, Thweatt spent time with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans and played in NFL Europe.
VSU Athletic Director Peggy Davis said Thweat impressed the school's search committee with more than his football knowledge. "He's part of VSU," she said. "We chose Byron because of his character and his leadership skills."
Thweatt and his wife Mieya have three daughters: Brianna, Bryce and Bralynn.
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