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Who is Kyle Whittingham?
Kyle David Whittingham (born November 21, 1959) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Utah, a position he has held since the 2005 season.
Where did Kyle Whittingham play college football?
Whittingham played for the Brigham Young University Cougars from 1978 to 1981, where he was a linebacker for head coach LaVell Edwards. He was a part of the 1980 BYU team that won the WAC championship and the Holiday Bowl.
What is Kyle Whittingham's coaching career?
Whittingham served as the defensive line coach for the Utah Utes from 1994 to 1996. He then became the team's defensive coordinator from 1997 to 2004. In 2005, he was promoted to head coach after Urban Meyer left for the University of Florida. Since then, Whittingham has led the Utes to numerous bowl victories and has compiled a winning record.
Has Kyle Whittingham won any awards?
Throughout his coaching career, Whittingham has received several awards and honors. He was named the National Coach of the Year in 2008 and has been honored as the Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year multiple times. He has also been a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award.
How successful has Kyle Whittingham been as a coach?
Whittingham has been highly successful as head coach of the Utah Utes. Under his leadership, the Utes have won multiple conference championships and have consistently been ranked in the top 25 teams in the nation. As of 2021, Whittingham has a winning percentage of over .650 and has led the Utes to multiple bowl victories, including the 2009 Sugar Bowl.