How many more changes are in store for BYU football?

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BYU coach Kalani Sitake works the sideline during game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.

BYU coach Kalani Sitake watches from the sideline throughout sport towards Utah Tech on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Provo, Utah. Sitake is looking for a brand new defensive coordinator; different modifications may be coming.

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LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo starts to fill up prior to game against East Carolina on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo begins to replenish previous to sport towards East Carolina on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

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Earlier than BYU learns what bowl sport the Cougars will play in, head coach Kalani Sitake will start transitioning his protection with or with out a new defensive coordinator. Ilaisa Tuiaki introduced his resignation Sunday after the Cougars defeated Stanford on the street within the season finale. That is the first change of DC since Sitake was employed at BYU for his first head teaching job.

Here's a have a look at a few of our protection of BYU’s win over Stanford:

  • Nothing comes simple for Cougars in win (Jay Drew)
  • Concentrate on Jaren Corridor damage after win (Jay Drew)
  • Three takeaways from Stanford win (Brandon Judd)
  • Stanford AD apologizes for non secular skit (Ryan McDonald)

Cougar Insiders predictions

Query of the week: Will altering defensive coordinator be the one huge change Kalani Sitake will make in his soccer program earlier than subsequent season? In that case, what could also be a few of his choices and why?

Jay Drew: Rumors abound that Kalani Sitake is poised to make extra modifications than simply his defensive coordinator, however I’ll maintain off on mentioning specifics till extra stable proof comes out.

However sure, I do assume extra modifications are coming. From what I've heard — no person’s job is secure, and the brand new defensive coordinator will likely be given a whole lot of energy over which present defensive staffers keep, and which of them are proven the door.

I additionally imagine there will likely be some modifications in regard to recruiting philosophy. The Cougars will transfer away from taking “developmental” gamers and focus extra on guys who can are available and contribute immediately — earlier than or after church missions.

An alternative choice for Sitake is an intensive examination of the energy and conditioning workers; particularly, one thing needs to be finished concerning the plethora of accidents the Cougars appear to maintain yearly. Doesn’t that begin with the S&C workers?

Dick Harmon: BYU’s offense has its struggles on short-yardage conditions however general it has components of an elite assault. Conversely, BYU’s protection has struggled constantly over the previous three seasons in getting off the sector and stopping the run. Sitake needed to make a change. The longer he places it off, the extra it sticks on him. That is what soccer coaches should do to maintain packages shifting ahead. 

I believe different modifications will are available preparation for the Massive 12. Many present and former gamers and recruits have expressed concern over a necessity for extra position-specific coaching within the energy and conditioning program, extra emphasis tailor-made to the person. They've gone to outsiders like Dave Stroshine at Stroformance in Nice Grove and former Cougars linebacker Jordan Pendleton at Pendleton Performace. This has been happening since earlier than Sitake took over and introduced in his personal workers. A brand new era of athlete is increasingly involved with particular person coaching in a workforce setting. A tweak amongst his strengths workers might be within the works if Sitake believes it's time. With the NCAA early signing day approaching Dec. 21, it could behoove Sitake to get solutions shortly.

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Feedback from Deseret Information readers:

Out of the chances listed right here, I’d say Nua sounds essentially the most promising and has essentially the most expertise. Maile is likely to be fairly good, too, however I do marvel how he’ll carry out when his protection is taking part in P5 groups week after week reasonably than feasting on the likes of Wyoming and New Mexico. I haven’t been thrilled with BYU’s particular groups below Ed Lamb, so I’m undecided he’s the man for protection.

All that being stated, if Holmoe is critical about paying P5 salaries for a brand new DC, I wouldn’t be shocked to seek out out that he and Sitake are going to look previous everybody on the DN’s checklist right here and discover another person.

— Geekusprimus

I imagine there's a likelihood that coaches will want they might have given Conover extra taking part in time. Corridor is sweet, however has been hampered by accidents. And coaches have stored him in video games although his mobility/functionality has been restricted. Is Conover that a lot worse? I want Corridor the perfect, however I believe Corridor ought to have stayed in baseball as a result of he's exhibiting an everyday lack of soccer sturdiness as a QB. Simply my opinion.

— Elwood P Suggins

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LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo starts to fill up prior to game against East Carolina on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo begins to replenish previous to sport towards East Carolina on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

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