Changes on offense for UA football: New line, new assistant, new philosophy
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Freshman Fabbians Ebbele works out during fall camp.
Photo by Brad Allis, Wildcat Sports Report
The Arizona Wildcats have eight-and-a-half-months to figure out an all-new offensive line, under an all-new offensive line coach, trying out a slightly new philosophy.
First things first. The coach, Robert Anae, while new to Arizona is a veteran coach whose recent stops include Texas Tech and BYU. He replaces co-coordinator Bill Bedenbaugh, whose departure to West Virginia leaves running backs coach Seth Littrell as the sole coordinator.
“Hiring Robert Anae, it couldn’t be a better fit for us,” said coach Mike Stoops said.
“He has an expertise on the offensive line that is desperately needed at this level of football. I couldn’t be more pleased with that element of our staff.”
Anae will be the run-game coordinator and will collaborate with the play-calling Littrell on the game plan.
“I’m just happy that he’s here,” Stoops said of Anae. “I didn’t think this opportunity would ever arise. He’s a guy who I have competed against for many years at BYU and at Texas Tech. I certainly was well-aware of the preparation of his players and how they played.”
