Brandon Judd, Deseret News
BYU offensive lineman James Empey lines up at center with Beau Hoge at quarterback during BYU practice in the Indoor Practice Facility on Friday, March 23, 2018.
PROVO — Building a consistent, prolific offense starts up front.
BYU's first-year offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, who has spent his whole career coaching the offensive line, knows an offense can go only as far as an O-line can carry it.
“Those guys should be the tip of the spear,” Grimes said. “I’ve challenged them in our group meeting and told them that they’re the guys who lead us into battle.