Among the most frequently asked questions BYU coaches fielded during the Cougars' national media day last month dealt with recruiting. As in, how has independence impacted recruiting?
"Quite significantly," said offensive coordinator Brandon Doman.
This summer has seen BYU receive verbal commitments from a handful of highly touted non-LDS athletes, including linebacker Bobby Wolford, who hails from Jacksonville, Fla., and California running back Jamaal Williams.