When the University of New Hampshire football team opens its 2008 season Sept. 6 at Army, the Wildcats won't be facing the same type of offense that helped Army throw for 2,268 yards last season -- the second-highest single-season total in the program's history.

Army coach Stan Brock revamped his team's offense during the offseason and did his best to keep the new look a secret. Spring practice was closed to outsiders and Brock turned the Spring Game into a defensive scrimmage.

Rumors that Army would be returning to an option offense gained credibility when Army successfully recruited quarterback Paul Macintosh, who ran a spread-option offense last season when he was named Mr. Football in Indiana.

Several media outlets have reported that Army is expected to unveil a wishbone attack when it faces Temple on Aug. 29, one week before its game against UNH. Bobby Ross scrapped the option in favor of a pro-style offense when he became Army's head coach in 2004, but Brock has apparently brought it back in an attempt to add some punch to a running game that was held to six touchdowns last season.

"I don't think that it's a secret that we've worked hard on our offensive scheme," Brock said. "There are going to be some things that are different in that area. I'm anxious to see how the players handle those changes."

Navy, which runs the triple option, has led the Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing each of the last three seasons and has made five consecutive bowl appearances.

Army Scouting Report

2007 record: 3-9
Base offense: wishbone
Base defense: 4-3
Starters returning (O/D/ST): 11 (4/5/2)
Starters lost (O/D/ST): 14 (7/6/1)
Offensive starters returning (4): Brandon Cox (OG), Tony Dace (RB), Mike Lemming (OT), Carson Williams (QB).
Defensive starters returning (5): Ted Bentler (DL), Nick Emmons (RB), Josh Mitchell (DB), John Plumstead (LB), Frank Scappaticci (LB).
Noteworthy: Two New Hampshire high school players -- Exeter tight end Brad Kelly and Keene quarterback Tanner Boucher -- will join the Army program this season.