University of Michigan Hires Utah’s Kyle Whittingham to Replace Sherrone Moore

The University of Michigan has employed Utah’s Kyle Whittingham to interchange Sherrone Moore as head coach of their Wolverines soccer program after the disgraced coach was fired for having an “inappropriate relationship” with a feminine staffer.

The huge announcement got here out Friday night, with UMich revealing they inked a 5-year contract with Whittingham, which can run via the 2030 season. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel applauded the deal in an announcement, gushing … “Kyle brings not only a proven track record of success, but also a commitment to creating a program rooted in toughness, physicality, discipline and respect — where student-athletes and coaches represent the university with distinction both on and off the field.”

Whittingham spent 21 seasons as head coach of the Utes, however was with the crew for a whopping 32 seasons total, first becoming a member of the teaching workers in 1994. He’s Utah’s all-time wins chief, ending with a 177-88 file.

As you understand, his transfer comes as UMich distances itself from a scandal-plagued season, which noticed Moore get axed as head coach after 2 seasons, after an investigation concluded he had an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”