Sorry for the long response – but since this addresses my major objection to Whit, it will be cathartic.
My guess, is that he gave a speech like the halftime speech that Urban remembered when working for Sonny Lubick, at Colo. St, in the 90’s (don’t recall what year). The Utes, under McBride, had just taken a lead over the very highly favored Colo. St. Rams, in Ft. Collins. Lubbick told the team, and coaches,
“dont worry, we’ll still win”,
and they did.
Sorry, I’ve read about this game (and speach) many times, mostly as a quote from Urban, but don’t recall the year. I looked but could not find it.
The real point is, a coach, who is so certain of himself, his asst. coaches, and team, can in a few words, re-instill the confidance of his players in, not only their abilty, but thier destiny to win.
I’m sure Whittingham has this ability. I think I’ve seen evidence of it on the field more than once.
But I can also recall more examples of the opposing coaches using similar arguments against us, and succeeding.
Not an indictment of Whit, just a reminder that some people (18-22 year college football players) need someone more to motivate them sometimes – I get the sense that Whit only respects (and therfore speaks to) those that are driven, which may leave the masses behind.
Utah @ 
Baylor 
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