The head coaching search for the Michigan football program appears to have come to an end on Friday with the hiring of longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham. Here’s a look at what folks have been saying on social media in the wake of the big news:
For starters, if you needed any convincing that Kyle Whittingham is a gritty and hard-nosed guy, here you go.
A word from former Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan:
No concerns about Whittingham’s age from a former member of Michigan’s coaching staff.
Whittingham and Michigan should fit like a glove, as their styles are pretty similar.
Whittingham can bring the type of stability Michigan’s program needs right now.
Even opposing fans, particularly some who have seen him up close, are applauding Michigan for landing Whittingham.
It might have been three years ago, but Joel Klatt seems to be a Kyle Whittingham fan.
Did Michigan “fall upward” into a great head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired?
Another word from a former Wolverine.
Former Utah safety Eric Weddle weighs in on Whittingham coming to Michigan.
Noted Michigan fan and donor Dave Portnoy gives his two cents on the Whittingham hire.