Breaking: Kalani Sitake has been suspended due to

Kalani Sitak, the head coach of BYU football, was riding high as the Cougars entered the last stretch of their inaugural Big 12 season. Despite early skepticism, Sitake’s team had overperformed, sitting at a respectable 6-4 with a shot at bowl eligibility. Yet, the season took a sudden and unexpected turn, not on the field but behind the scenes.

### The Incident

It started with whispers during a road trip to face Oklahoma State. Rumors swirled among the BYU staff about a heated confrontation between Sitake and a member of the athletic department. Details were scarce, but it was clear that something significant had occurred during the team’s stay at the hotel in Stillwater.

After the game, a nail-biting loss that had fans on edge, the rumors exploded. A video surfaced online, showing a visibly agitated Sitake in a verbal altercation with the team’s athletic director, Tom Holmoe. The footage, though grainy and lacking sound, appeared to show Sitake gesturing wildly and invading Holmoe’s personal space, an action that stunned the usually composed and humble coach’s supporters.

### Suspension Announced

The very next day, BYU held an emergency press conference. Athletic Director Tom Holmoe addressed the media with a somber expression.

“Effective immediately, Coach Kalani Sitake has been suspended for conduct unbecoming of a representative of BYU athletics. While we acknowledge Coach Sitake’s immense contributions to our program, we hold our staff to the highest standards of conduct. We cannot and will not tolerate behavior