Doman to tutor QBs for Cougars

PROVO — The only quarterback to ever serve an LDS mission, then lead BYU to a conference championship in football, will tutor Cougar quarterbacks under head coach Bronco Mendenhall and in the new system headed by offensive coordinator Robert Anae.

On Friday, Mendenhall announced former Cougar standout and NFL quarterback Brandon Doman will join the BYU coaching staff, serving as the quarterbacks coach. Doman, who has spent the past three seasons as a quarterback in the National Football League, will assume his new position immediately.

Doman led the Cougars to a 12-2 record and MWC title in 2001.

"I have a lot of admiration and respect for Brandon," Mendenhall said. "He is a fierce competitor, a natural leader and is very bright and energetic. He has strong ties to BYU and knows what it will take to help restore the winning tradition of this program. He will be a strong mentor for our quarterbacks."

Doman said he is excited to return to Provo.

"Knowing that BYU has done so much for me, this is an incredible opportunity for me to give back and do all I can to help be a part of something I think is going to be very exciting," Doman said.

"I know the potential this program has, and I want the players, the fans and everyone associated with the program to be part of that vision. This is an awesome place, and I couldn't be more excited about this opportunity."

A unanimous all-Mountain West Conference selection and Heisman Trophy candidate in 2001, "The Domanator" led the Cougars to a 12-2 season as a senior with 3,542 yards passing.

"I look forward to working with the quarterbacks both on and off the field," Doman added. "We're going to work on their approach to the game in terms of leadership, technique and in seeing the field. We're going to work on all phases of the game.

"This is going to be a powerful, potent offense. We'll have the ability to move the chains and score touchdowns. With Coach Anae, we're going to have the type of offense that will keep the defense guessing. This is the most productive offense in college football right now. It's going to be exciting."

Mendenhall said Doman's competitiveness and leadership is something he witnessed first-hand as the defensive coordinator at New Mexico during the 2001 season.