Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
PROVO — In a 27-0 blanking at the hands of LSU at the Superdome in New Orleans last September, BYU’s defense was fed a steady diet of the jet sweep from the Tigers.
Calling the plays for LSU that night was then-offensive coordinator Matt Canada, with input from then-offensive line coach/run game coordinator Jeff Grimes, who is now the Cougars’ offensive coordinator.
During BYU’s 28-23 season-opening victory at Arizona last Saturday, Grimes called the jet sweep often, with receivers taking handoffs nine times, gaining 49 yards, while quarterback Tanner Mangum faked the jet sweep on several other occasions.