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Harmon's Halftime: Kalani Sitake, the man who demoted Ty Detmer, explains it was never personal

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Kalani Sitake will always be known as the guy who demoted Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer as a college offensive coordinator.

That’s not an easy title to wear in Provo.

Replacing four very popular former players who worked as BYU coaches is a milestone in BYU football that had plenty of uncomfortable moments for those who knew them.

With the hiring of AJ Steward as running backs coach this past week, Sitake completed a staff shakeup that included replacing offensive coordinator Detmer, running backs coach Reno Mahe, receivers coach Ben Cahoon, offensive line coach Mike Empey and longtime defensive coach Steve Kaufusi.