Before the Rule Change (Pre-June 2024)
Limited Countable Coaches: Only the head coach, 10 assistant coaches, and graduate assistants could provide hands-on coaching during practice.
Analyst Role: Analysts, often experienced former coaches or coordinators, could only observe practices, study film, and offer strategic advice from off-field locations.
Enforcement: Programs like Michigan and Nebraska faced NCAA investigations for allowing analysts to conduct drills or provide instruction, showing the strictness of the prior rules.




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