Craziest Moments in BYU Football: Kalani Sitake Signs Extension Fans React
Craziest Moments in BYU Football: Kalani Sitake Signs Extension, Fans React
It was a brisk December morning in Provo, and the BYU football community was buzzing with rumors. Kalani Sitake, the beloved head coach, was rumored to be on the verge of signing a contract extension. After a rollercoaster season filled with triumphs, heartbreaks, and unexpected victories, fans were eager to see if the rumors were true.
Then, it happened. The BYU Athletics Department announced on social media that Sitake had signed a 10-year contract extension. The post was simple yet impactful: “Coach Sitake is here to stay. Let’s build the future together. #GoCougs.”
The reactions were swift and polarizing.
“NO WAY THIS IS HAPPENING!” one fan tweeted, attaching a gif of someone dramatically fainting. “We don’t need 10 more years of conservative play-calling!”
Another fan, standing outside LaVell Edwards Stadium, recorded a celebratory dance. “This is the best day ever! Kalani’s loyalty is unmatched. Let’s goooo!”
The online debate exploded. Some fans expressed concerns about Sitake’s occasional struggles in big games, while others pointed to his ability to foster team unity and compete against top-tier programs.
Inside the Sitake household, the mood was more subdued. Kalani sat with his family, scrolling through the comments. His wife chuckled, reading one particularly creative post: “If Kalani stays, I’m putting blue food coloring in my cereal every morning for a decade!”
“That’s dedication,” Kalani said with a grin. “I hope I live up to it.”
BYU alumni and players chimed in. Former quarterback Zach Wilson tweeted, “Couldn’t have asked for a better leader. Congrats, Coach!” Meanwhile, a current player added, “Time to go all in for 10 more years. Let’s prove the doubters wrong!”
At a press conference later that afternoon, Kalani addressed the media. “I love BYU, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue building something special here. To the fans, I hear you—the good and the bad. I promise we’ll work harder than ever to make you proud.”
As the press conference ended, one reporter asked, “Coach, what do you say to the fans who aren’t happy about the extension?”
Kalani smiled. “All I can say is, give us time. The best is yet to come.”
The BYU faithful would debate for weeks, but one thing was clear: Kalani Sitake had just cemented his place in Cougar history, sparking one of the craziest and most talked-about
moments in BYU football.