Philip Montgomery’s sideline stewardship at Tulsa (2015-2019) and Kansas State (2020-2022) combined high-powered offensive scheming with opportunistic defensive tempo calls. Montgomery often relayed defensive play suggestions to his coordinators when his offense forced long drives, then flipped to calling tempo up-tempo snaps when his defense needed rest. In 2016, Tulsa’s offense ranked 5th nationally in scoring while the defense improved by 20 yards per game-reflecting Montgomery’s sideline coordination. His dynamic motion calls and energetic yet precise whiteboard sessions during breaks became his sideline signature, fostering cohesion across both units.
