Whittingham’s Respect Sparks Rivalry Fire | Michigan Wolverines Football News

Michigan’s new coach Kyle Whittingham sparked a firestorm at Big Ten Media Days when he downplayed hatred toward Ohio State, even praising their coach Ryan Day. Former Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer weighed in, saying such respect would send Columbus into a frenzy — fans expect total rivalry devotion. Meyer defended Whittingham’s professionalism, calling it common sense to respect opponents off the field while competing fiercely on it. But he also warned that once Whittingham faces the hostile Horseshoe crowd this November, he’ll likely develop real animosity — just like Day did. The rivalry’s intensity is undeniable, and even a hint of goodwill can ignite controversy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bb7b30608c4240b