2026 Michigan Off-season Thread

[MrNubbz]

Nobody has to tell Whittingham how to run a football program. He'll be a stabilizing bridge and just what Michigan needs right now. Solid,no nonsense,practical

But I hope not

[FearlessF]

[MaximumSam]

My only thing with Whittingham is he's been at Utah since I was a freshman in high school and I'm 46. He's going to be a in a whole new environment, and I'm not sure the structure around Michigan football is all that strong. But he's been a very solid coach for a very long time and apparently doesn't bang his assistants, so that's a win. Though I'm a little foggy on why he isn't still the coach at Utah. 

[FearlessF]

he's looking for that one huge check on his way out to retirement - I'd guess the check when he's fired will be considerable

[Honestbuckeye]

My only thing with Whittingham is he's been at Utah since I was a freshman in high school and I'm 46. He's going to be a in a whole new environment, and I'm not sure the structure around Michigan football is all that strong. But he's been a very solid coach for a very long time and apparently doesn't bang his assistants, so that's a win. Though I'm a little foggy on why he isn't still the coach at Utah.

Speculation on my part, but I believe he did not like the equity deal that Utah was about to sign. 
Also, I think it’s a home run higher for Michigan. He’s a culture builder and believes in super physical style of football both sides. Plus he’ll clean up the shit that’s going on there. 

[Temp430]

Great hire!

[OrangeAfroMan]

See.....this is what was fishy about him leaving Utah.  Not retiring, specifically, but suddenly leaving.  I knew something was amiss!

[Brutus Buckeye]

Initially he was outspoken against NIL, like Dabo.