This entire thing is being overplayed. Utah players/beat writers/coaches etc are currently raving about how much better their S&C program is this year. But yes, the difference is philosphy.

Posted on August 5, 2026 at 02:13:05 PM by gbmcq

Tress was super into plyometrics. Which obviously has some benefits, but it was not focused on getting players bigger muscles, hence the dramatic changes there. Elisaia is much more about power and strength.

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Question for McQ: How did Moore's strength & conditioning fall so much from where it was with Harbaugh & Herbert? - By el fuego August 5, 2026 at 02:05:44 PM
- I'd bet a little lack of buy-in with the whole regime mixed in. 5% less daily conviction in what you're doing compounded over time* - By Voltron Blue August 5, 2026 at 02:22:57 PM
  - Yeah I don't know how you measure Herbert's culture impact, but that was the biggest loss. The "vibes" as the kids say. Much better with Elisaia.* - By gbmcq August 5, 2026 at 02:29:35 PM
- This entire thing is being overplayed. Utah players/beat writers/coaches etc are currently raving about how much better their S&C program is this year. But yes, the difference is philosphy. - By gbmcq August 5, 2026 at 02:13:05 PM
- Not McQ, but reason #1, Jim took his S&C guy with him * - By Spirit August 5, 2026 at 02:13:00 PM

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This entire thing is being overplayed. Utah players/beat writers/coaches etc are currently raving about how much better their S&C program is this year. But yes, the difference is philosphy.