It's good to have a Polynesian presence on staff, and a diverse one as a whole, but in the Samoan community there are grumblings of why Sitake went with “just Tongans” when there are a lot of qualified Samoan coaches as well. It might not seem like a big thing outside of the Poly community but it sure has people raising their eyebrows. And yes I know Russell Tialavea is Samoan and was brought on as Director of Football Ops, but I’m talking position coaches...

Here are some of the Samoans that BYU signed.
Keanu Saleapaga
Handsome Tanielu
Kainoa Fuiava
Keenan Pili
Alema Pilimai
Tyler Luatua (ND transfer)