Kyle Whittingham

[volmania8]

I don't know if this name has came up much here on VN, but what would everyone think about this hire if we do end up firing Butch? He is 108-50 at Utah and 10-1 in bowl games. His current salary is $3.3 million. Thoughts?

 

[General Jack]

He's better than what we've got but not as good as what we can get.

 

[37620VOL]

Sure, but if we're going mid-major why not stick with what we've got?

 

[VolNavy01]

I don't know if this name has came up much here on VN, but what would everyone think about this hire if we do end up firing Butch? He is 108-50 at Utah and 10-1 in bowl games. His current salary is $3.3 million. Thoughts?

But he's a west coast guy.

 

[bpalmer28]

He's better than what we've got but not as good as what we can get.

this

 

[Biopsyman]

He is a good coach

 

[chvy1986]

I'd be good with him. I think he's a good coach and would probably be a good fit in the sec.

 

[ukvols]

He's better than what we've got but not as good as what we can get.

He may not be better than we can get, but I’m not convinced that he’s not better than who we will get.

 

[37620VOL]

Losing record in the PAC12 and only won the MWC once in 5 tries.

 

[ukvols]

Sure, but if we're going mid-major why not stick with what we've got?

Utah is not a mid-major anymore. They are in the Pac-12.
And, at this point, I’d rather take my chances with a new coach than stay the course. Unfortunately, the current course did not work out beyond a single win over Florida, a couple of wins over UGA, three second-tier bowl wins, and what looks like at least a somewhat better roster than CBJ inherited.

 

[37620VOL]

Utah is not a mid-major anymore. They are in the Pac-12.
And, at this point, I’d rather take my chances with a new coach than stay the course. Unfortunately, the current course did not work out beyond a single win over Florida, a couple of wins over UGA, three second-tier bowl wins, and what looks like at least a somewhat better roster than CBJ inherited.

See post #9

 

[VolPack22]

Sure, but if we're going mid-major why not stick with what we've got?

You do realize Utah is in the PAC 12??? That's not mid major.

 

[ukvols]

See post #9

My pro-Whittingham argument is limited to taking him over Jones.

 

[37620VOL]

You do realize Utah is in the PAC 12??? That's not mid major.

See post #9. PAC12 record not so great.

 

[37620VOL]

My pro-Whittingham argument is limited to taking him over Jones.

My anti-Whittingham argument is that if we take anyone so long as they are better than Jones, we will likely be having this same discussion again in 3 years.

I want a tier 1 coach, no more mediocracy in our hires, unless we want to start accepting mediocracy on the field.

And if we want to accept mediocracy on the field, let's just keep Jones. At least our guys are getting good grades and staying out of trouble.

 

[VolAllen]

We don't need to be looking for a guy that can beat Saban and Alabama. That's going to be hard to find. Luckily, he doesn't have many years left, so his replacement will likely fall short of what they want and expect at Alabama, creating a strange atmosphere for years to come.

We just need to find a guy who can beat Kirby, Swamp Donkey, Muschamp, and Mason and get us to the SECCG. Once we finally get there, anything can happen.

Can Kyle win the East in its current state. I'd say maybe?

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

He's better than what we've got but not as good as what we can get.

Agree, but I have a feeling we're gonna need fallback options.

 

[ukvols]

My anti-Whittingham argument is that if we take anyone so long as they are better than Jones, we will likely be having this same discussion again in 3 years.

I want a tier 1 coach, no more mediocracy in our hires, unless we want to start accepting mediocracy on the field.

And if we want to accept mediocracy on the field, let's just keep Jones. At least our guys are getting good grades and staying out of trouble.

I too am tired of mediocrity and want a tier 1 coach.
If we hire just anyone, then yeah, we’ll be back here in 3-5 years.
But, I am tired of silly slogans, stupid pregame excuses, a garbage short yardage offense, a scheme that stays the same regardless of personnel, and lies to the media after the game. I want a football coach.
True on grades and staying out of trouble.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Sure, but if we're going mid-major why not stick with what we've got?

Whittingham took Utah to a BCS bowl and absolutely demolished a Nick Saban coached Alabama team. Our current coach can't even demolish the University of Massachusetts.

 

[suplexcityVOL]

No. If UT decides to fire Jones. Go Big or at least try to go big!!

 

[ukvols]

Agree, but I have a feeling we're gonna need fallback options.

I’m scared to think of who we’ll end up with if these decision-makers need a fallback option.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

I’m scared to think of who we’ll end up with if these decision-makers need a fallback option.

That's what I'm afraid is going to happen yet again.

 

[Vol4ever]

My anti-Whittingham argument is that if we take anyone so long as they are better than Jones, we will likely be having this same discussion again in 3 years.

I want a tier 1 coach, no more mediocracy in our hires, unless we want to start accepting mediocracy on the field.

And if we want to accept mediocracy on the field, let's just keep Jones. At least our guys are getting good grades and staying out of trouble.

On board with this^^^^^^

 

[37620VOL]

Whittingham took Utah to a BCS bowl and absolutely demolished a Nick Saban coached Alabama team. Our current coach can't even demolish the University of Massachusetts.

Great, good for him, he did that 10 years ago with Urban's players.

RECENT HISTORY
Utah Utes (Pac-12 Conference) (2011–Present)
2011 Utah 4–5 T–3rd (South)
2012 Utah 3–6 5th (South)
2013 Utah 2–7 5th (South)
2014 Utah 5–4 5th (South)
2015 Utah 6–3 T–1st (South)
2016 Utah 5–4 3rd (South)

 

[flatiron]

Sure, but if we're going mid-major why not stick with what we've got?

He coaches in the Pac 12