A pivotal week
The second week of fall camp at Brigham Young University is shaping up to be the most decisive of the preseason, as coaches use the extra practice reps to sort out depth charts and test the chemistry that will define the offense.
Quarterback Bear Bachmeier knows that his connection with the entire wide receiver group will be the linchpin of the attack, and he is spending extra time with Jojo Phillips, Kyler Kasper and freshman standout Legend Glasker to iron out timing and route nuances.
Testing the connections
The highlight will be the scrimmage on the second Saturday, when the projected starters finally get live possessions, giving the staff a first real‑world gauge of how the pieces fit together on the field.
Meanwhile, the offensive line and the defensive ends remain in flux, with several candidates vying for starting spots; the scrimmage will be the ultimate arbiter that separates the contenders from the backups.
Clearing the noise
Off the field, rumors swirling around Athletic Director Brian Santiago have been debunked by Associate Athletic Director Jon McBride, but the message to the players is clear: stay locked in on camp and ignore the chatter.
Head coach Kalani Sitake’s staff has echoed that sentiment, urging the team to shut out external distractions and focus on the work at hand as they fine‑tune their game plan.