Brady Quinn's Michigan Theory: Is Kyle Whittingham Trying to Get Fired?
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Michigan's football team is struggling in Kyle Whittingham's first year as head coach, with a 132nd-ranked offense and a critical need for one more win to become bowl eligible amid a tough schedule.
- Whittingham fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck, the highest-paid in the nation, due to poor offensive performance, but Whittingham himself remains under intense scrutiny and pressure.
- Fox analyst Brady Quinn speculates that Whittingham may be deliberately underperforming to secure a lucrative buyout from his $41 million contract, suggesting he might prefer to be fired rather than continue coaching.
- Whittingham's lack of visible passion and controversial comments have fueled doubts about his commitment, contrasting with his previously successful and stable tenure at Utah.
- The intense media spotlight at Michigan and Whittingham's public remarks have amplified concerns about his leadership and whether his current approach is a strategic move or genuine struggle.
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