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Why doesn't Michigan just hire Whittingham and call it a day?

Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:59 pm
Posted by Kinderman
Member since Oct 2023
1170 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:59 pm
Am I missing something?

177–88 record as a head coach, a Mountain West championship, two Pac 12 championships, defensive-minded like they love there, no scandals, 10-2 this season.

Is it his age? I'd hire him today and not look back.

Posted by friendlyobservation
Member since Mar 2024
3903 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:08 pm to
Hasn't committed enough crimes or potential crimes to be considered a Meechigan coach. Should go out and threaten someone with a butter knife they'd hire him then.
This post was edited on 12/23/25 at 6:09 pm
Posted by BigD45
318/936/830
Member since Feb 2007
1885 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:11 pm to
Because they're retarded.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33274 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:12 pm to
100% agree.
Posted by Dr Rosenrosen
Member since May 2006
4085 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:39 pm to
Agreed. Hire a veteran coach to steer the ship for 3-4 years and then hire a rising star.
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
15088 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:45 pm to
The only negatives are that he’s 66, and had one foot out the door at Utah for the past three seasons.

He’s been openly contemplating retirement for a while. Then when he finally walks away from Utah he immediately declares he’s not retired. It was an odd departure that needs some researching before pulling the trigger on hiring him.
Posted by GeauxFish31
Member since May 2024
2665 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:59 pm to
This and he’s not a MicHigaN MaN. fricking retards.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37202 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 7:00 pm to
quote:

It was an odd departure that needs some researching before pulling the trigger on hiring him.


I don’t really think it’s that odd. I think both parties were ready to move on and scalley told them to shite or get off the pot.

Willingham is a good answer if he’s willing to be a rental going in. But you don’t hire a 66 year old with possible health concerns if both parties don’t agree it’s a 1-3 year arrangement
Posted by kjanchild
Member since Jan 2005
4083 posts
Posted on 12/23/25 at 8:06 pm to
If only I had thought of that!
Posted by Scoob
Near Exxon
Member since Jun 2009
22968 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 1:02 am to
quote:

He’s been openly contemplating retirement for a while. Then when he finally walks away from Utah he immediately declares he’s not retired. It was an odd departure that needs some researching before pulling the trigger on hiring him.
I found this to be very weird. Had a one-off bad year in 2024, but otherwise a whole bunch of 10 win seasons (including 10-2 this year).

And, he's 66 as is stated.

I don't think Utah wanted to run him off, and I don't know why he'd leave there at this point if he wanted to keep coaching. Especially in the manner he left- not for another job, but to quit, and then say "hey I'm available if someone is interested".

Before I signed him to a multi-million dollar contract, I would want to investigate that thoroughly, to understand just what the hell happened.
Posted by extremelsu
Member since Aug 2013
5822 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 6:48 am to
Hes old
Posted by kmcmah1
Member since Mar 2009
1110 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 7:44 am to
I genuinely wonder how much that private equity deal affected his decision.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
36790 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 7:45 am to
rumors he has testicular cancer too.
Posted by scottydoesntknow
Member since Nov 2023
10284 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 8:13 am to
quote:


Am I missing something?

177–88 record as a head coach, a Mountain West championship, two Pac 12 championships, defensive-minded like they love there, no scandals, 10-2 this season.

Is it his age? I'd hire him today and not look back.



Id hire him yesterday if im Michigan. Let the dude coach 4-5 years and find your next guy
Posted by jb4
Member since Apr 2013
13704 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 8:37 am to
Corrupt and incompetent administration probably just wants to promote the the back to the future dude
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37202 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 9:08 am to
quote:

I genuinely wonder how much that private equity deal affected his decision.


Yall want so badly for this to be true
Posted by Schmelly
Member since Jan 2014
15853 posts
Posted on 12/24/25 at 10:36 am to
Maybe Whittingham wants no part of that shitshow after being disgruntled at his last job
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