Summary
Kyle Whittingham, the new head coach at the University of Michigan, has a long history with Urban Meyer and has sought his advice for the role. Whittingham replaces Sherrone Moore and is expected to lead the team through ongoing challenges. The decision to hire Whittingham is seen as a way to bring fresh leadership to a program that has faced various issues in recent years.
Key Facts
- Kyle Whittingham has been hired as the head coach for the Michigan Wolverines football team.
- Whittingham previously served as the head coach at the University of Utah.
- He has a long-standing relationship with Urban Meyer, a former Ohio State head coach.
- Whittingham sought advice from Urban Meyer, despite the historical rivalry between their teams.
- The move to hire Whittingham aims to give Michigan a fresh start after several scandals.
- Whittingham previously succeeded Meyer at Utah when Meyer left for a coaching position in the SEC.
- Michigan hopes Whittingham's leadership will improve the team's performance.
