PROVO — During the offseason, BYU’s defensive coaches decided they wanted to put more speed on the field.
As part of that plan to get faster, they made several position changes, which included the switching of senior Zayne Anderson from ball-hawking safety to “flash” (outside) linebacker. Anderson started 12 games at safety last year.
At the same time, linebackers coach Ed Lamb told Anderson he would need to add bulk to his frame in order to play that position.
“I thought if I put on weight I’d lose my speed and that’s what I’m here for,” Anderson said.