La Marque lost both the 1993 and the 1994 title games against Stephenville High School, which was then coached by Art Briles.
[3][4] Entering the collegiate ranks in 1998, Weddell was hired by Texas A&M University head coach R. C. Slocum to assist defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz as middle linebackers coach.
When Slocum was forced to resign in 2002 his replacement Dennis Franchione did not retain Weddell.
After his first stint as Brazoswood, Weddell joined Art Briles' staff at the University of Houston in 2005.
Originally hired as linebackers coach, Weddell was promoted to defensive coordinator in April 2006, after Ron Harris stepped down.
With Weddell at the helm, the Cougar defense allowed just 21.9 points and 339.1 yards per game during the 2006 season.