Fully Invested Changes

Much of the local media are reporting that the cougs have begun the annual staff evaluation process to see who will be retained. Those coaches on the offensive staff that would be possibly affected include offensive coordinator Robert Anae; the OL coach Mark Weber, wide receivers coach Patrick Higgins, quarterbacks coach Brandon Doman, running backs coach and longtime assistant Lance Reynolds.

Regardless of what the future holds and who returns is the fact that Bronco is a man of principles, vision, love for others and one that is fully invested. Bronco always does his homework leaving no stone unturned. He carefully calculates every move and will make the correct choices regardless of any possible position changes. Bronco is clearly the right man in the right place. With the rumours swirling across cougar nation many are speculating who might be leaving and who could be coming aboard as possible replacements.

Assuming that Robert Anae; as most would expect is out, that would like mean Brandon Doman is the cougs next offensive coordinator. Doman was also one of Bronco's first hires after becoming head coach. Six years later Brandon seems to be absolutely thriving when considering he has sent Max Hall to the pros and this seasons development of freshman starting quarterback Jake Heaps.

If one domino falls then who would be the next likely quarterback clipboard candidate to replace Doman? One name that keeps popping up amongst the cougar tweets and forum boards is former Heisman trophy winner, ultimate field general and cougar legend Ty Detmer. Detmer is currently the head coach at St. Andrew's Episcopal school in Austin, Texas. The owner of a Heisman trophy and originally from Texas? Absolutely solid potential option. And recruiting? Another concrete positive. Ty is simply a winner. He's beaten the odds and beaten the best. Detmer has seen it at all levels.

Of the staff one could only speculate that if Higgins is gone leaving the position coach wide open Ben Cahoon; a CFL legend and former cougar, is one strong candidate who would fit the bill. He has nine 1000 yard receiving seasons under the belt. In fact, on October 11th against the Calgary Stampeders Cahoon also became the all time reception leader catching his 1007th career pass. If there's an individual who might know something about catching passes Ben certainly would be more than qualified.

As for the rest of the offensive staff? Again this is ONLY speculation but Reynolds and Weber are likely sticking around. Reynolds has been solid with the running backs that the cougs have seen. Names like Luke Staley (one of the cougs most explosive backs ever), Curtis Brown, Brian McKenzie, Jamal Willis, and Harvey Unga (the cougs all time leading rusher) are only a few examples.

The evaluation process has begun and may take some time to complete. It will be interesting to see what actually transpires. Who will be retained. Who will be let go. Regardless what changes occurs this coug will always be fully invested.