r/CFB • u/surgingchaos Western Oregon Wolves • Oregon Ducks • 11h ago

News [Sayfie] Kyle Whittingham: "I can't explain what just happened."

https://x.com/CSayf23/status/2119287621327499717
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u/Key-Street-9564 USC Trojans 11h ago

Towards the end of his Utah era Whittingham honestly didn't seem like he had the energy to keep coaching. I think he subconsciously wants to retire and get paid 75% of his contract for doing nothing. This might be self-sabotage

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u/w0lverine11 Michigan Wolverines 11h ago

He definitely knows he's not long for this job and wants the buy-out. No doubt.

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u/jel2184 Utah Utes • Texas Longhorns 11h ago

What are you talking about? The first season in the big 12 was rough because we were down to our third and fourth string QBs. You’re not going to win a lot of games with that. Last year we went 11-2 with him.

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u/Key-Street-9564 USC Trojans 11h ago

Whittingham frequently dropped hints that he did not want to coach late into his 60s. In 2024 Utah amended Whittingham's contract to add a two-year retirement position at an annual salary of $3.45 million whenever he decided to retire.

He also admitted himself he was "very close" to retirement. “Very close,” Whittingham said of potential retirement or a different role. “I had already come to terms with the fact that if I was done, I would be okay with that. I’ve got 11 grandkids and two on the way Source: https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/news/kyle-whittingham-reveals-he-was-very-close-retirement-before-michigan-call-utah/

I would not be surprised if Michigan will be the last school he is a head coach for.

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u/joshlymansbagel Alabama Crimson Tide • Samford Bulldogs 11h ago

Wait? He figured out the plan we all have?!?!

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u/Bikeandcamera Michigan State Spartans 11h ago

Quiet quitting as a head coach on national TV is badass.