He’s done a lot for the program before he became head coch, but I believe he is the #1 reason why Utah has fallen from being a top 10 program. He put all his eggs in one basket (Rising) and since Rising has been out the football program has been working on life support ever since.
Whitt may not be all to blame, but the offense since he’s been head coach has been horrible with exception of the good Rising years. Blame can’t be put on the refs for the bad call on 4th and 10 against BYU. Utah never scored in the second half and whose fault is that? Utah’s!
If Whitt stays, I see the program falling further into decline where it can be a challenge for Scalley or the next HC to restore it to the former Pac-12 Conf championship caliber teams. Plus, we’re in the Big-12 and competing against BYU for top notch in-state recruits. BYU is now the best football team in the state of Utah, and recruits are gonna be attracted to that. Utah has regressed a lot since Rising’s injury and move to the Big12. Not a good outlook moving forward. I strongly want Whitt to retire and let Scalley have a chance. Mine as well start the rebuilding of the program next year and give Scalley the chance. Go UTES!