BYU opens spring ball with new, up-tempo offense

"It's fast-paced, quick. It's not quite as complicated as we've been used to, so it's going to allow us to play quick and fast," he said. "It was fun today. When we get used to it, and more familiar with it, it's going to be tough to stop. The challenge right now is making sure as a group that we get the signals and signs, and the quicker we get the plays in, then we can execute that. We need to learn it so it becomes second nature."

The offensive coaching staff, being new, has a "clean slate" approach to evaluating and divvying up reps in practice.

For now, Anae isn't concerned about naming a starting quarterback.

"That's way down the line," he said. "Right now, we're assessing all positions. All positions are open. They're all up for competition. "It's wide-open, it really is."

Hill took the first snaps, followed by senior Jason Munns and sophomore Ammon Olsen.

"Taysom has played, so he got the first reps," Beck said. "Munns is the next most experienced guy, and he went with the second group. We just went from there. We'll let it play out the first five or six practices and let them compete, then slowly give guys more reps based on performance. We'll let things emerge as they go."

Munns, for one, appreciates the fresh start.

"It is refreshing and exciting," said Munns, who was recruited by Anae during the coach's first stint at BYU. "No matter what position you play, you hope for an opportunity to play. I think we'll all get that chance."

The new coaches, led by Anae, displayed plenty of intensity Monday.

"I know his personality pretty well. I know one moment he can be pretty laid back and calm, then flip a switch and be pretty fiery," Munns said of Anae. "But that's what we need. You need that fire and someone who's going to call you out and make sure you're doing your best. I'm excited to have him back."