BYU football: Brandon Doman named Cougars' offensive coordinator; Kelly Poppinga also promoted

By Jeff Call, Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, Jan. 4 2011 7:27 p.m. MST

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A little more than 10 years ago, Brandon Doman was a backup BYU quarterback yearning for a chance to prove himself on the field. Once he received his chance, he made the most of it, posting a 12-2 record as a starter and leading the Cougars to a conference championship.

Doman, who was instrumental in the development of former quarterbacks John Beck and Max Hall, as well as freshman Jake Heaps this past season, said he is grateful for all he's learned and experienced the past six years working with Mendenhall and Anae. Doman added that he's looking forward to what's to come.

"I have great confidence in who the players are and I have great confidence in the players who are coming in," he said. "And I have great confidence in the future of this football program."

Asked about his offensive philosophy, Doman said, "I've learned enough football over the last while as a player and coach that you create the offense around the talent you have. That will be sorted out over time, over the next few months ... We have an awesome foundation that's been here for 30 years. I would foresee us being very balanced and difficult to defend."

Added Doman: "I want to throw the football and be very good at it. I love throwing the football."

Spoken like a former BYU quarterback.

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ER in EUR

Belgrade, Serbia

@CHRIS B,

Oh c'mon. As a U grad I am always ashamed by the low level of logic that comes from some of the fans of the U. The Y not having enough talent to compete with the U? The Y beat "your team" quite handily for 3.5 More..

4:13 p.m. Jan. 4, 2011
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PAC man

Anaheim, CA

Chris B

"BYU still doesn't have athletic ability to compete with the likes of Ole Miss, Texas, Utah, UCF, and Oregon State next year."

You're hillarious Chris.

BYU DESTROYED Oregon State in the Las Vegas More..

4:11 p.m. Jan. 4, 2011
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Riverton Cougar

Riverton, Utah

What's with all the conference chest-thumping? Utah gets invited to the might "Conference of Champions" and expects to fit in. Well, here are a few numbers for you all.

MWC Championships (as of 10/27/10):

Men's More..

5:24 p.m. Jan. 4, 2011
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