Summary
The University of Michigan is set to hire Kyle Whittingham as their new head football coach after firing Sherrone Moore. Whittingham, who recently stepped down from his long-term position at Utah, is viewed by some as a short-term solution due to his age.
Key Facts
- The University of Michigan is finalizing a deal with Kyle Whittingham to be their new head football coach.
- Michigan recently fired their former head coach, Sherrone Moore, earlier in December.
- Whittingham has been Utah's head coach for 21 years and announced his departure after the Las Vegas Bowl.
- ESPN analyst Kevin Clark discussed the hire, noting Whittingham as not a long-term solution but perhaps beneficial in the short term.
- Clark describes Whittingham as an improvement over Moore, highlighting his strong coaching record.
- Whittingham is 66 years old, which some see as a potential limitation for long-term planning.
- He is credited with providing "instant credibility" due to his past success in a tough conference.
