Utah needs to use the analyst model, similar to the one Alabama is using. Analysts can't coach on the field or be involved in recruiting but they can be involved in game plans. This article shows how Saban uses analysts/interns as sort of a "bullpen" to draw from when his coaches are hired away from him. He's also had many NFL veteran coaches come for a year or two before returning to the coaching ranks at other teams. (Sarkisian, Brian Daboll, Mike Locksley, Butch Jones)
Utah probably can't get the experienced coaches that Alabama gets but these analysts could provide some continuity when coaches leave for other positions enabling the program to maintain an identity rather than switching a system every time a new coach is hired. I know Utah did this with John Pease in the past and they could really benefit from hiring an analyst(s) on the offensive side of the ball too. I'd like to see them add two types of analysts to the staff. 1)The grizzled veteran to provide knowledge and help teach the younger coaches, 2) The young kid being groomed to fill a coaching spot at a future date. Max Browne springs to mind for this type of role.
Utah probably can't get the experienced coaches that Alabama gets but these analysts could provide some continuity when coaches leave for other positions enabling the program to maintain an identity rather than switching a system every time a new coach is hired. I know Utah did this with John Pease in the past and they could really benefit from hiring an analyst(s) on the offensive side of the ball too. I'd like to see them add two types of analysts to the staff. 1)The grizzled veteran to provide knowledge and help teach the younger coaches, 2) The young kid being groomed to fill a coaching spot at a future date. Max Browne springs to mind for this type of role.
