Statement Concerning Coaching Staff Changes

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Dec. 15, 2004

Provo, Utah (Dec. 14, 2004) - As part of the process that would enable BYU's new head coach and offensive coordinator to select coaches who would best fit the team's new offensive philosophy, the athletics administration--prior to Monday's press conference--determined that Todd Bradford and Mike Emepy would not be retained as members of the football coaching staff.

"I want to make it clear that this decision was not made based upon performance" said BYU Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall. "Todd and Mike are close friends of mine, and are both excellent coaches. Simply, the administration determined there was a need for the new staff to have the flexibility to find coaches who would best match our new offensive scheme.

"I have the utmost respect for those two gentlemen. We will do all we can to assist them in an appropriate and positive manner."

The University will honor the contractual obligations of both coaches through the remainder of their contracts.