GRAMBLING, Louisiana -- Admittedly, it’s been a while since Broderick Fobbs has been this involved in his team’s offense.When he lost this past December the only offensive coordinator he’s had since taking over his alma mater back in 2013, the Grambling State head football coach found himself on the hunt for a replacement. Former OC Eric Dooley left his position at GSU to take his first head coaching gig at Prairie View A&M.
While the offensive numbers the Tigers put with Dooley in charge are staggering, lighting up the scoreboard for more than 31 points per game on average, setting up a long-stay residence at the top of the SWAC, Fobbs noticed the attack needed some tweaks.
After fielding calls and running through several interviews, he ultimately looked within and promoted offensive line coach Reggie Nelson to offensive coordinator, and when the G-Men opened spring drills last week, the offensive approach has been about looking for balance.
“I wanted to bring ...
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