Apr 5, 2022
It's no secret. Coming off last season, Arizona State's offense
needed some help. So with an eye at making a step forward, plus the
arrival of a new offensive coordinator, head coach Herm Edwards
brought in a big name to help out his attack.
Brian Billick reached the pinnacle of the sport when he guided the
Ravens to a Super Bowl title in just his second year at the helm
back in 2000. That team, of course, is known for having one of the
greatest defenses in league history, with Marvin Lewis serving as
Billick's defensive coordinator. But Billick had made his name in
the years prior as an innovative offensive mind, most notably as
the architect of the 1998 Vikings offense, still one of the most
potent attacks in league history. Following his tenure in
Baltimore, which would earn him a spot in the franchise's Ring of
Honor, Billick has had a successful run as a television analyst.
Now, he brings his experience to Arizona State.
In January, Billick reunited with Lewis when he was hired by
Edwards to serve as an offensive analyst & special advisor to the
head coach. He'll look to add his vast pro experience into helping
the Sun Devils elevate an offense that will feature a new scheme
and a new quarterback.
In this episode, Billick and I discuss his coaching career, why
coming to Tempe was the right move for him, his role in improving
ASU's offense, quarterback development, how he put up a 3-0 record
against Herm in the NFL, and much more.