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Thinking about Kalani's journey as head coach and I'll always remember this moment in 2017. BYU had lost 7 straight and things looked bleak. He showed up to the coaches show to see players & family filling in the likely empty seats. It's always been about his love for... show more

Jake Welch

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Jake Welch1 year ago

You can watch the full episode here. You can get a sense for just how tough things were. Brutal road loss to a very bad ECU team, off the field issues with Ula Tolutau, mounting injuries. Amazing to see the different between now and then.

Some.BYU.Dude1 year ago

I remember flying up from Arizona to watch UMASS beat BYU in Provo in the freezing cold. I was thinking, "Man, I love Kalani, but I'm not sure if he's really the dude for this job. I hope he proves me wrong." Now I'd run through a wall for that man and he's got us rolling.

Derek Cullimore1 year ago

Let's never forget how much it took to get to where we are this season. Kalani has been consistent and the same amazing human being for the whole journey. So glad you shared this.

BigD1 year ago

@Average_Homeboy I love seeing him have such great success now. I love what he’s built.

Chris Okawa1 year ago

Win or lose, Kalani is Kalani and he’s all about love and doing his very best to exemplify Jesus Christ. I love this man.

RA Grizz ⚽ 🏈 🏒1 year ago

That season was so rough at those shows. Most shows there was under 20 of us there, a couple shows there was barely enough to fill the floor seats. The games were rough but those shows were so amazing in so many ways

Izak Pew1 year ago

I’d die for Kalani man

The Palangi Kalani🙏1 year ago

This is so awesome! Thank you, Jake!

ByuGameday1 year ago

I have to admit I was really down on Kalani at this moment. And I have to think he was feeling some major heat. So glad he proved me wrong. The guy is great. Kalani Forever.

Tommy1 year ago

Man this got me.

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