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BYU Football: 3 keys to a successful Fall Camp

By Adam Gibby

BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 6: Running back Tyler Allgeier #25 of the BYU Cougars runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Boise State Broncos at Albertsons Stadium on November 6, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 6: Running back Tyler Allgeier #25 of the BYU Cougars runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Boise State Broncos at Albertsons Stadium on November 6, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /
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PROVO, UT – SEPTEMBER 21 : Baylor Romney #16 of the BYU Cougars carries the American flag onto the field before the start of their game against the Washington Huskies at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
PROVO, UT – SEPTEMBER 21 : Baylor Romney #16 of the BYU Cougars carries the American flag onto the field before the start of their game against the Washington Huskies at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) /

Stay Healthy

Unfortunately, there are a few ways this could go and BYU Football needs to make sure to be good in all of them. Just when it appeared that Covid was over, it appears to be having a bit of a comeback. While the protocols are different, the last thing that the Cougars want to deal with is having players out, during the season or Fall Camp.

The season reasons are obvious, but Fall Camp is just as important. If the Cougars lose the entire offesive line for a week or two of practice due to protocols, those players will lose crucial snaps and it will be tough for the quarterbacks and running backs to get to trust the line. The same could be said about just about every other position.

The other ‘healthy’ the Cougars need to maintain is injuries. Last year during the final practice tight end Matt Bushman suffered a season ending injury. While the injury didn’t end up being as detrimental to the team as many thought it would, it still hurt.

BYU’s defensive line, offensive line and secondary are already relatively thin. Any injury in those positions would be tough to overcome, particularly after a few games when more players start to suffer injuries.

Bottom line is if BYU Football wants any hope of having a season as successful as last year, the Cougars need to stay healthy throughout Fall Camp and heading into the season.

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