US EditionFor Michigan Tight End, Whittingham Hire Brings College Career Full Circle
- On Friday, Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as head coach after 21 seasons leading Utah, where he built long-term program continuity.
- The vacancy and a compressed hiring calendar forced an accelerated search after Sherrone Moore was fired Dec. 10; Manuel named Whittingham in 16 days after he stepped down earlier this month.
- Meeting players immediately, Whittingham focused on roster retention before Jan. 2, arriving at the Citrus Bowl and holding a close to hour-long talk with freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood.
- Despite that stability, most current assistants likely face turnover as interim coaches lead the Citrus Bowl while Whittingham assembles his new staff.
- Whittingham plans to install a physical, run-first identity aligned with Michigan's offense and 213.2 rushing yards per game, while leaning on trusted collaborators like Urban Meyer to build his staff next week.
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The Oakland PressJordan Marshall wants to play for Michigan, Kyle Whittingham ‘if everything works out’
ORLANDO – Michigan running back Jordan Marshall said Kyle Whittingham, the program’s new head football coach, made a strong initial impression when meeting with the players Saturday night at the team hotel. Whittingham, the longtime Utah head coach, was hired Friday as Michigan’s 22nd head coach, replacing Sherrone Moore, who was fired Dec. 10 for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Michigan arrived in Orlando on Friday to prepare…
Meyer has been a resource for Whittingham in Michigan transition
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kyle Whittingham hasn’t experienced much change over the last 32 seasons. After spending the 1994 season as Utah’s defensive line coach, Whittingham then spent the next nine seasons as the defensive coordinator. This season he finished up his 21st season as the Utes’ head coach before announcing he would leave the program. As the newly introduced head coach for the No. 18 Michigan football team, Whittingham is landing in the sam…
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