Rumorboard link reports Kilane Sitake is being interviewed

Of course, that doesn't mean he will ultimately get the hire...or that the rumor is even true. In fact, I'm not even sure why I posted this.

http://www.tornbysports.com/kalani-sitake-to-byu/

Bill Riley tweeted he heard from someone close to the process that the top 2 candidates are Robert Anae and Kalani Sitake.



Bronco also discussed his assistant coaches in this morning's press event with Virginia:

http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/college/byu/football/byu-football-bronco-mendenhall-introduced-at-virginia-talks-about-bringing/article_0b694ee2-72e4-54c5-8492-1c1dd46e98e0.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The University of Virginia introduced Bronco Mendenhall as the new head coach of the Cavaliers Monday morning and Mendenhall was asked about where he was at in assembling his new staff.



"It's currently a work in progress," Mendenhall said. "There have been some members who have been added to my staff. Interestingly enough, I don't think this is going to be a long process. When you are very clear about what your goals, priorities and standards are, some are attracted to those and some aren't."



Some of the guys who know best what Mendenhall expects as a coach are the ones he's worked with in Provo, which is why he's looking at bringing assistants with him from BYU.



"I have a very select group, many of which are with me now," Mendenhall said. "There could be a large number of coaches that come with me from BYU. That doesn't mean that is exclusively where they will come from."



He added that he wasn't sure at this point when or how he would announce the names.

From Jay Drew today:

http://www.sltrib.com/home/3277334-155/byu-football-bronco-introduced-at-virginia" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Mendenhall acknowledged that a "large number" of his assistant coaches at BYU will likely accompany him to Virginia. At a minimum, defensive coordinator Nick Howell and outside linebackers coach Kelly Poppinga are expected to follow Mendenhall.



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Offensive coordinator Robert Anae is a strong possibility to make the cross-country trek to Charlottesville if he does not become Mendenhall's successor at BYU. The Salt Lake Tribune learned on Monday that Anae is definitely a candidate, as is Oregon State defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake, a former Cougar fullback.



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Another BYU job candidate whose name was mentioned Friday when Mendenhall announced his resignation, Stanford defensive coordinator Lance Anderson, told friends on Sunday he had yet to be contacted about the opening.

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That's what I figured too. If Anae doesn't get the job, he will got with Bronco. He already left BYU once to go to AZ, so I don't think he is going to stay forever if he isn't the head man.

Now I just saw the tweet that Holmoe has reached out to Bevell about the BYU job. It sounds like Holmoe is doing his due diligence and interviewing the best candidates. I wouldn't be surprised if he held out an announcment until after the Army/Navy game to interview Ken N. as well. That doesn't mean he will hire him, but its not like there are a bunch of head coaching jobs still available that are clamoring for the BYU guys.

In other words, BYU is interviewing obvious candidates for an open position...



No real news that BYU is contacting Bevell or interviewing Sitake. Both fall under the umbrella of due diligence.

snoscythe wrote:
In other words, BYU is interviewing obvious candidates for an open position...



No real news that BYU is contacting Bevell or interviewing Sitake. Both fall under the umbrella of due diligence.

Agree. At least we don't have to speculate that Holmoe is not doing due diligence. There will be time later to second guess his ultimate pick. :D

I expect the first four phone calls Holmoe made are to:

- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs HC

- Darrell Bevell, Seattle Seahawks OC

- Ken Niumatalolo, Navy HC

- Kyle Whittingham, Utah HC



Others who will for sure be given at least an interview (or asked to interview):

- Robert Anae, BYU OC

- Lance Anderson, Stanford DC

- Kalani Sitake, Oregon St DC

SpiffCoug wrote:
I expect the first four phone calls Holmoe made are to:

- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs HC

- Darrell Bevell, Seattle Seahawks OC

- Ken Niumatalolo, Navy HC

- Kyle Whittingham, Utah HC



Others who will for sure be given at least an interview (or asked to interview):

- Robert Anae, BYU OC

- Lance Anderson, Stanford DC

- Kalani Sitake, Oregon St DC

I think Mike Leach and Charlie Stubbes get phone calls before Kyle Whittingham...and Mike Leach and Charlie Stubbs aint getting phone calls. The Whittingham family said goodbye to BYU long before Crowton left town, and Holmoe knows it.

I sincerely hope TH didn't even think about calling KWhitt.



Leach ain't coming as much as I would like it. He has a good thing going WSU.



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Only good that would come from a KWhit hire would be the chaos and gnashing of teeth from the SNOT.

I can't tell if folks are just horribly myopic, totally deluded, or arrogantly BYu-centric to think that Whitt would stoop so low (as he would see it) and come to BYU. Why on earth would fans think for a minute that he would want to. KWhitt is a BYU Son of perdition. He ain't coming back. There is no turning back. There is an easier chance for Reid coming and that ain't a world away remote chance of happening. This is clearly a "level of education" thing. Why am I wasting my time.

Kwitt's advantage would be the damage to Utah's program. Next best is Anderson to hurt Stanford's recruiting in Utah. I want to get the best coach for us but would also like to lessen the competition that we face to give us an edge.

As has been documented, KWhitt's defense is what has stifled BYU for many years in the rivalry game. Take him out of that situation, whether to BYU or another school, and perhaps we have better results in that game. Of course, taking him just to do better in the rivalry is silly. He is a good coach though. Results say he is about even with Bronco, but with a few higher highs, and some lower lows.

I don't believe it's silly to imagine Kyle Wittingham being courted by Byu.

1. He is a good coach

2. Byu Alum

3. Friends with Tom Holmoe who offered him once before

4. active LDS

5. Had clashed with Dr. Hill over his contract at Utah

6. Utah fans getting lukewarm about Kyle elevating their program.

7. Could leave Utah and and still coach D1 football in the State=easy on family,wife,friends etc. Probably could keep the same house if he wanted.



Obviously there are the downsides of about 1 million a year pay cut and Byu being non P5. Really though he is the most qualified/proven guy for the job imo. I'm guessing Tom Holmoe called Kyle 1st.

stgeorgefan wrote:
I don't believe it's silly to imagine Kyle Wittingham being courted by Byu.

1. He is a good coach

2. Byu Alum

3. Friends with Tom Holmoe who offered him once before

4. active LDS

5. Had clashed with Dr. Hill over his contract at Utah

6. Utah fans getting lukewarm about Kyle elevating their program.

7. Could leave Utah and and still coach D1 football in the State=easy on family,wife,friends etc. Probably could keep the same house if he wanted.



Obviously there are the downsides of about 1 million a year pay cut and Byu being non P5. Really though he is the most qualified/proven guy for the job imo. I'm guessing Tom Holmoe called Kyle 1st.

And when Kyle refuses, Holmoe uses the Force to electrocute him, until he is hurled down a questionably placed reactor vent? Seriously, this scenario is just like The Return of the Jedi in reverse, and I'm guessing would be about as successful.

redneckjedi wrote:

I don't believe it's silly to imagine Kyle Wittingham being courted by Byu.

1. He is a good coach

2. Byu Alum

3. Friends with Tom Holmoe who offered him once before

4. active LDS

5. Had clashed with Dr. Hill over his contract at Utah

6. Utah fans getting lukewarm about Kyle elevating their program.

7. Could leave Utah and and still coach D1 football in the State=easy on family,wife,friends etc. Probably could keep the same house if he wanted.



Obviously there are the downsides of about 1 million a year pay cut and Byu being non P5. Really though he is the most qualified/proven guy for the job imo. I'm guessing Tom Holmoe called Kyle 1st.

And when Kyle refuses, Holmoe uses the Force to electrocute him, until he is hurled down a questionably placed reactor vent? Seriously, this scenario is just like The Return of the Jedi in reverse, and I'm guessing would be about as successful.

You're probably right! I just don't think it would stop Tom from trying anyway.

SpiffCoug wrote:
I expect the first four phone calls Holmoe made are to:

- Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs HC

- Darrell Bevell, Seattle Seahawks OC

- Ken Niumatalolo, Navy HC

- Kyle Whittingham, Utah HC



Others who will for sure be given at least an interview (or asked to interview):

- Robert Anae, BYU OC

- Lance Anderson, Stanford DC

- Kalani Sitake, Oregon St DC

I would suspect you're right on Andy Reid being the first call, but more out of respect and maybe to ask about Bevell and Whittingham.



Next call to Kyle, out of respect to his friend and to ask about Kalani.



Next call to Ken Niumatolo. He's the next high profile HC who is Mormon. This call goes a little more in depth than previous 2, but probably snags if (as has been reported) Ken N insists on running the option.



The next call is to Sitake, followed by Anderson. Then Jay Hill and any other lower level HC, or any other LDS coach out there.



Holmoe probably talked with Anae last Friday by walking down the hall.



You bring 3 guys in for real interviews.



If BYU doesn't announce by Friday, Ken N is still a possibility.