Status of BYU Head Coaching Candidates.

Updated.

No longer in the mix

Robert Anae--Following Bronco to Virginia.  Likely told that he wasn't on the final interview list.

Darrell Bevel--Seahawks are in the thick of the NFL playoff hunt.  Was not released by the team for an interview.

Possibly still in the mix

Ken Nuimatalolo--It is rumored that Navy is willing match any offer BYU makes.  Will likely sacrifice some of his if he leaves Navy in the next 3 years.  He is not civil service, he is NAF, and the retirement is probably a separately negotiated line-item on his contract.  Will meet (interview) at BYU on Monday.  HAS NOT BEEN offered the position.

Kyle Whittingham--Not addressing any coaching rumors at this time.  Was seen and photographed talking to Tom Holmoe at the Salt Lake Airport Thursday morning.  Holmoe was at the airport to greet a returning missionary football commit (damage control) and then to fly to Lexington to be the with Women's Volleyball team.  Whittingham was traveling to the Ray Guy award function in Atlanta with his wife.  (And with Tom Hackett).  Likely not coming to BYU.  He has said he will listen to BYU's offer, and that meeting may or may not have already taken place.

Lance Anderson--Was in Utah on Wednesday, visited Brighton High School to recruit.  Reportedly has been offered the DC position at Michigan, but it has not been reported that he has accepted.  Possibly already been interviewed by BYU.

Kilane Sitake--Rumor has it that he really wants the job, and was also in Utah recruiting this week.  Possibly has already been interviewed by BYU.

Fringe, or default candidates who could get consideration, if all others fall through:

Weber State Head Coach Jay Hill--In his 2nd year in Ogden.  Turned a 2-10 team into a 6-5 team.  Possibly has already been interviewed by BYU.

Defensive Assistant Steve Kafusi--The only assistant that seem loyal to BYU.  Possibly already been interviewed.

Utah Co-Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick--Seems loyal to Coach Whitt.  Likely a candidate for Offensive Coordinator.

Utah Assistant Justin Ena--Has served as a defensive coordinator at both Weber State and SUU.  Likely a candidate for Defensive Coordinator.

Likely Outcome:

Nuimatalolo is likely the front runner.  Sitake is likely the 2nd choice.

Likely coordinators.

As you know, Bronco is taking most of his staff with him.  Here is who are the likely candidates for the coordinator positions.

Offensive Coordinator:

Steve Sarkisian--Former USC Head Coach and BYU Alum
Aaron Roderick--Utah assistant coach and BYU Alum
Ty Detmer--BYU Alum
Brandon Doman--Former BYU Offensive Coordinator and BYU alum
Norm Chow--Former Hawaii head coach

Defensive Coordinator

Justin Ena--Utah Assistant
Ed Lamb--SUU Head Coach
Britt Maughn--Snow College Head Coach
Steve Kafusi--Current Defensive Assistant