The turnover of BYU’s offensive coaching staff is jarring to the returning players. They’re all learning an unfamiliar scheme, adjusting to new styles and conforming to new expectations.
And there’s center James Empey. The way he endorses the Cougars’ offensive line coaches, you never would know that his father lost his job in the process.
Offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes and line coach Ryan Pugh are “really detailed in their coaching; they know their stuff,” Empey said. “It’s been really great working with them.”
Those guys are here because of the perceived failings of the previous staff that included offensive coordinator Ty Detmer and line coach Mike Empey.