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Injuries, players’ preferences cause Ty Detmer to alter his desired pro-style offense for BYU

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Shotgun formation, four-receiver sets weren’t practiced as much in training camp last August

(Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) during the game LaVell Edwards Stadium Friday, October 6, 2017.

Provo • BYU ran most of its plays with its quarterbacks under center through spring camp last March, training camp last August and the bulk of its first three games. The pro-style attack that second-year offensive coordinator Ty Detmer wanted to bring back to Provo slowly was taking form with pocket passer Tanner Mangum.