Brian Santiago to succeed Tom Holmoe
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PROVO — Code words the likes of competitive and passionate often are attached to BYU's new athletic director. His critics might not be quite as polite, preferring to describe Brian Santiago as a hothead or arrogant.
During Wednesday’s news conference introducing new director of athletics Brian Santiago, BYU president Shane Reese said that he’d heard from many passionate Cougar fans about the hire. “Is there such a thing as being too passionate about BYU athletics?
Brian Santiago, who has served as the Cougars' deputy athletic director since 2017, was named as BYU's new athletic director on Tuesday. In February, longtime athletic director, Tom Holmoe, announced his plan to retire following the 2024-25 season after 20 years at BYU.