Oddly enough, Dana Holgersen’s most significant trans- formation in Year One may involve the Cougars’ defense.
Holgorsen hired defensive coordinator Joe Cauthen and line coach Brian Early from Arkansas State to install a four-man front, and the Cougars exited spring drills with the front four arguably the deepest unit on the team — so much so that coaches will micromanage playing time with an eye on redshirting as many players as possible.