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Perhaps the prevailing thought is that if Hall goes down in a tight one, we're better off throwing a wrench in the opposing defense's preparation with an Austin Collie triple option ala Air Force than running the same plays at a diminished level.
Our depth of talent may allow us to change the face of the whole offense instead of just switching the QB.
Although I hope we don't see it until the end of the season, if at all, every team we play is going to have to prepare for it.
Perhaps this is the beginning of a new twist to Anae's offense.
Just because Doman had Collie take a FEW snaps in practice doesn't mean they're gonna use him when Hall goes down. I doubt we'll see Collie take more than 2 snaps the entire season, so GET OVER IT!!!!
Sincerly,
THE Tulsa University
That does NOT happen at every university. So while, yes, other teams have backups also, they are not being developed in the manner BYU develops its backups. Likewise, the way Mendenhall addresses the backups speaks to readiness and preparation NOW, not two seasons down the road. In other words, Mendenhall has created a culture on his team that fosters preparation and makes readiness a key identity among "benchwarmers" because of this they are supposedly steps ahead of other second-stringers at other programs.
As a cougar fan, I am devastated by the thought of not having Matt Hall!
If, for some reason, the regular BYU offense is stopped by a tough defense this season, they may switch to the option. Will it work? That depends on the team they are playing, their preparation for the game, and their expereince against the option.
Very smart move. Just one more arrow in the quiver that BYU's opponents will have to keep in mind.
By the way, what is with the we? Are you on the team? Perhaps you're one of the backup quarterbacks we've been talking about?
The only thing more sickening that self righteous BYU fanatics who think that all their RM's in blue will get them a national championship are SEC elitists who whine for no reason. Remember these are the same folks that still think the South won the Civil War.
South vs Mtn West
Total different approach to the game of football. From pee wees, jr. high to high school. Believe me, two totally different approaches to the game of football. Change the approach and you change the attitude and that's the way they play football in the SEC 11 guys on the same team with attitude!!!
BYU was well prepared with groomed backups and through cross training. Utah simply imploded until Johnson healed up.
And to all of you SEC idiots...it is THE CIVIL WAR...I think you will find that it was the South the tried to leave the Union and southern troops that fired on Union held Fort Sumter...It is amazing that after 148 years you still get it wrong.
This conversation has been revelation to me that SEC pukes and Coogs have so much in common...you both live in a La La Land.
BTW2, I believe one of the greatest feelings a father can have is when one of his grown sons says how much he remembers and loves the days father and son spent together at the stadium. I am sorry you missed that. Many fathers and mothers didn't.
I agree with the 10:27a.m. post. Would also like to add that I have donated enough to the program that I should be able to say "we".
GO COUGARS!
Max aka "Matt" Hall will be one of the best quarterbacks in college football this year. Herbstreit is a fool not to even give the Cougars a shot at the BCS. He'll be biting his tongue come January and praising the way Bronco Mendenhall has handled his team.
I would love to see Colle run in the quarterback. Its always exciting to see the most exciting player on the field with the ball more. Maybe they could run the same thing Arkansas ran last year with McFadden and Felix Jones. Very fun to watch.
Go Cougs!!
Austin Collie isn't going to take any snaps this season. He is learning the offense a bit better while the coaches are trying to light a fire under Gaskins' rear. BYU needs more output from backup QB's, so they are fanning flames.
My other theory:
Ute fans get way too much entertainment by planting comments in this BYU fan piranha pool.
N Iowa is a good team. they have a fast QB who can throw as well. BYUs defence has struggled in the past against scambling QBs. isnt this a great way to prepare your defense for the next game? put it a top player who can run and see how they match up.
i agree that we have covey, but how well does this kid know the plays?! can we just put him into a live situation and let him go? or do we need someone who knows the plays a little better... hence...collie comes into play.
thats just my thought. but either way its nice to see bonco really preparing hard for every game. i like that about him. i dont think he wants another TULSA game.
I am not worried if hall goes down. It will probably be the end of a BCS shot, but I will still accept a Vegas bowl bid as a success. I believe BYU can go undefeated, but I think they will be 10-2 or 11-1 before a bowl. If I am wrong, and BYU goes 13-0, give them a preseason rank of 7 or 8 and a shot at a top 3 ranking.
It's good coaching and I think it will measurably pay off.
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The reality is behind Matt Hall is nobody the Bronco really wants to see touch the ball this year. If Hall is less than 100% physically this season the quest for perfection is only the vain hope for perfection.