Kyle Whittingham: A New Chapter in Michigan

Kyle Whittingham is making a big move. He's leaving Utah after 21 seasons to become the new head coach at Michigan. This isn't a retirement. It's a fresh start. Whittingham has a strong track record. He won 177 games and lost 88. That's a winning percentage of 66. 8%. His best season was in 2008. He went 13-0. That's perfect! Michigan needed a new coach. They fired Sherrone Moore in December. There were serious allegations against him. He was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. After his firing, Moore was arrested. He faced charges. This left Michigan in a tough spot. They needed someone reliable. Someone with experience.Whittingham hinted he wasn't done coaching. He joked about entering "the transfer portal. " That's a term used in college sports. It means he was open to new opportunities. His departure from Utah was called "stepping down. " But it was clear he wasn't retiring. He was ready for a new challenge. Michigan announced the deal on Friday. It's a five-year contract. Whittingham is 66 years old. But age doesn't seem to be slowing him down. He's bringing his winning ways to a new team. Fans are hoping for a successful era. Whittingham's resume speaks for itself. He's a proven winner. Michigan is lucky to have him.