Michigan’s coaching hunt may soon be over, as rumors point to the school hiring Kyle Whittingham. The Utah coaching legend is reportedly in talks with the university about the job after stepping away from the Utes.
Should he sign with the Wolverines, there is a possibility that he may not be able to coach the Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl, as he must meet with the players before the transfer portal opens on Jan. 2.
With talk of Michigan closing in on the former Coach of the Year, fans expressed their reactions on X.
“What a failure of a process for Michigan,” one fan said.
“Must have been a tough holiday with the family to unretire already, 🤣” another fan noted.
“So when does DeBoer go there? Every talking head content farm has been spamming it so I’m waiting patiently,” one X user pointed out.
“Hahahahaha. Plan F was pull a coach out of retirement that doesn’t recruit. Incredible fall,” added another.
“Oh please don’t make me start having to hate Kyle Whittingham 💔💔💔 DONT DO IT KING,” tweeted one fan.
“so he might bail on Utah for a paycheck? Classic,” said one fan.
What Kyle Whittingham Said About His Retirement
Kyle Whittingham caused some confusion about his future, but when asked about the possibility of retiring, he said he has not retired yet and is a “free agent.”
“I’m stepping down, step away and reevaluate things. … I’m a free agent, I’m in the transfer portal,” he said.
Whittingham has been the head coach of the Utah Utes since 2005. While he has not won any national titles, he has had many winning seasons there.
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