Michigan's new head coach pours cold water on Ohio State rivalry: 'Hate is a strong word'
Kyle Whittingham may not know it yet, but despite being on the sidelines for two Rose Bowls, he will be coaching the most important game of his life in November.After 22 seasons with Utah, Whittingham made the move to Ann Arbor to take over the Michigan Wolverines following Sherrone Moore's firing.It's a whole new world for Whittingham, with Michigan's rivalries perhaps stronger than any Utah has had.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAnd of course, there's arguably the best rivalry in all of sports with Ohio State.Whittingham, though, is not focused on the Buckeyes just yet."I haven't learned really much more than I already knew. It's 'The Game' as we call it.
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Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as its new head football coach. He said the word 'hate' is too strong when describing the rivalry with Ohio State. Whittingham previously coached at Utah for 22 years. He is now focusing on preparing his team rather than the rivalry.
Why it matters
The Michigan-Ohio State game is one of the biggest rivalries in college football, so fans care about the coach's attitude. A new coach can influence the team's performance and the intensity of the rivalry.
- Who is Michigan's new head coach?
- Kyle Whittingham.
- What did he say about the Ohio State rivalry?
- He said hate is a strong word to describe it.
- Where did Whittingham coach before coming to Michigan?
- He coached at Utah for 22 years.
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Michigan's new head coach pours cold water on Ohio State rivalry: 'Hate is a strong word'
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