Kalani Sitake, currently at the helm of Brigham Young University's football team, has been a frequent name brought up as a potential candidate for Penn State's vacant head coaching position. The Nittany Lions have yet to lock down a new coach, with several other teams having made their hires in recent days.
Despite being linked to the job, Sitake remained tight-lipped when asked directly about his interest in the role. However, he did address the growing rumors surrounding him and Penn State.
"I've got to address it," Sitake said. "The world is small now and people can see stuff on social media." He refused to provide any specific details, but acknowledged that the increased attention was a sign of a successful program.
For his part, Sitake made it clear that his focus was not solely on Penn State, but rather on helping his current team achieve their goals. "This isn't about me," he said. "What I've asked our team to do is to be focused on what we're trying to accomplish."
Sitake and his BYU Cougars are set to face off against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game, with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. Sitake emphasized the importance of staying present and avoiding distractions, particularly as the Penn State rumors continue to swirl.
"It's a great distraction to have," he said, "but I want them to live through all the moments and have a great experience and not waste a moment thinking about anything else." Ultimately, Sitake's priority remains on helping his current team achieve success, rather than pursuing other opportunities.
Despite being linked to the job, Sitake remained tight-lipped when asked directly about his interest in the role. However, he did address the growing rumors surrounding him and Penn State.
"I've got to address it," Sitake said. "The world is small now and people can see stuff on social media." He refused to provide any specific details, but acknowledged that the increased attention was a sign of a successful program.
For his part, Sitake made it clear that his focus was not solely on Penn State, but rather on helping his current team achieve their goals. "This isn't about me," he said. "What I've asked our team to do is to be focused on what we're trying to accomplish."
Sitake and his BYU Cougars are set to face off against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game, with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. Sitake emphasized the importance of staying present and avoiding distractions, particularly as the Penn State rumors continue to swirl.
"It's a great distraction to have," he said, "but I want them to live through all the moments and have a great experience and not waste a moment thinking about anything else." Ultimately, Sitake's priority remains on helping his current team achieve success, rather than pursuing other opportunities.
just imagine being that coach who can keep it on the down low lol. Interesting how he tries to deflect the rumors by talking about focusing on the present moment. But I guess that's just part of the game now with social media and all 
. Sitting at 12 teams competing for the same job must be tough, but at least he's keeping his cool 
. I mean, it's no surprise that all these other teams were quick to hire their new coaches after Penn State's vacancy 
. It's like they're trying to cover for someone or something 
. Anyway, Sitake seems super focused on helping his current team win the Big 12 Championship Game - he should totally bring that same energy to Penn State if he does end up taking over 
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. I feel for Sitake, man, he's caught up in all these rumors, but at the end of the day, it's his team's success that matters most 
. Can't say I blame him for keepin' his priorities straight, though - family and friends are what really matter 
They've got a strong fan base and are consistently ranked in the top 25 teams in the country. The stats show that they're doing better than ever, with a +12% increase in ticket sales from last year! 
They've got some big shoes to fill after James Franklin left. But Sitake's experience and track record would definitely be an asset. He's got a proven record of turning around programs, having done the same thing at Utah in 2015! 
BYU has a +300% increase in Instagram followers from last year, while Penn State is still lagging behind. It's clear that Sitake would bring some serious buzz to the Nittany Lions' program! 
i mean, its not like he's gonna leave them in the dark tho, he just wants his team to stay focused and enjoy the ride 
And now Penn State is throwing their hat into the ring! I guess you could say they're trying to "Cougar"-ize their team 
. But seriously, it's gonna be tough to pry info out of him – he's like a football coach version of Elton John: always keeping his cards close to his chest 
. Either way, it's gonna be a wild ride! 
calani sitake is def on our radar as the next penn state coach!!! but honestly, he's being super coy about it 
like, we get it, rumors are fun to spread, but c'mon, give us something to work with 
The program's been through some tough times before and they need someone who can bring stability and consistency, not just flash. Plus, what's with all the speculation about his interest in the job? Can't people just focus on the present for once? 
. Like, have you seen his music videos from the 70s? They're like a work of art 
. And can we talk about how underrated Jim Henson is? The guy was a genius behind the scenes with The Muppets 
. Anyway, back to Kalani Sitake... I don't know if he's the right guy for Penn State, but it's always interesting to see coaches switch teams 
. By the way, has anyone tried that new coffee shop downtown? I heard their cold brew is amazing 
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he's like "oh, yeah, i'm totally interested in the penn state job" but really he's just trying to keep it chill and focus on his current team 
he's like "yeah, this is cool" but his actual priority is winning games with his cougars 
they're still trying to figure out what happened with james franks and now everyone's swooning over sitake? he's gonna be a great coach when his time comes, but let him finish what he's started @ BYU 
On the flip side, I think it's great that he's keepin' his focus on his current team and not lettin' all this drama distract him from doin' his job well. That's what matters most, right? The bigger picture.