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Utah Sues Freddie Whittingham Over Breach After Michigan Move
sports5 days ago

Utah Sues Freddie Whittingham Over Breach After Michigan Move

The University of Utah has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Freddie Whittingham, alleging he abandoned his role as tight ends coach to join his brother Kyle Whittingham at Michigan in January 2026. Utah says he left without written consent or notice, aided recruiting Utah players to Michigan, and violated contract terms requiring liquidated damages; the program seeks more than $300,000 in damages plus at least $1 million in general and punitive damages. Whittingham had been with Utah since 2012 and was under contract through Jan. 31, 2027 with a $525,000 annual base salary.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#breach-of-contract#freddie-whittingham#liquidated-damages
Hunted Hoosiers and Northwestern Swagger Highlight Big Ten Media Days
sports-college-football26 days ago

Hunted Hoosiers and Northwestern Swagger Highlight Big Ten Media Days

At the 2026 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti argued the Big Ten is the best and stressed a relentless, development-first approach after the Hoosiers’ title; Michigan’s incoming coach Kyle Whittingham arrived with high expectations and a talented roster, while Northwestern carried hometown swagger with Chip Kelly’s offense and transfer Aidan Chiles, as the conference spotlight also touched Nebraska’s rebuild under Matt Rhule and Maryland’s continued push to capitalize on returning production.

via CBS Sports|
#big-ten#college-football#indiana-hoosiers
Underwood’s climb: Michigan QB getting closer to starter status
football28 days ago

Underwood’s climb: Michigan QB getting closer to starter status

Michigan’s sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood is positioned as the starter for the 2026 season after head coach Kyle Whittingham publicly praised his progress, saying he’s “getting closer” as fall camp approaches. Whittingham notes Underwood’s tools—a 6-4 frame and big arm—while acknowledging room for improvement in mechanics, footwork, pocket presence, and decision-making, partly due to not having a dedicated quarterbacks coach last year. The staff plans to tailor the offense to his strengths and will emphasize using his legs more, having rushed 88 times for 392 yards and 6 rushing TDs in 2025, including throws on the run. Freshman Tommy Carr provided competition in spring practice, but Underwood remains the frontrunner as Michigan eyes continued development through the offseason and into fall camp.

via On3|
#bryce-underwood#fall-camp#football
Sherrone Moore lists Ann Arbor home for $1.7M after Michigan scandal
sports1 month ago

Sherrone Moore lists Ann Arbor home for $1.7M after Michigan scandal

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has put his Ann Arbor home on the market for $1.7 million after a scandal involving an extramarital affair and a misdemeanor probation sentence; the 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom Walnut Ridge Drive residence near campus was last sold for $1.3 million in 2023, and Moore and his wife say they may relocate as he serves an 18-month probation period and navigates life after being fired.

via Fox News|
#ann-arbor#michigan-wolverines#probation
Michigan AD Warde Manuel to Step Down at Year’s End Amid Reform Push
sports1 month ago

Michigan AD Warde Manuel to Step Down at Year’s End Amid Reform Push

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the year and will serve as a special adviser to help implement reforms after Jenner & Block found leadership weaknesses in the athletic department; he was praised for his commitment to student-athletes but faulted for slow responses to misconduct, including the firing of Sherrone Moore amid a major campus scandal; the university will search for a new AD and a new president, with a potential buyout involved; this period follows multiple NCAA investigations and sanctions affecting Michigan athletics.

via The Detroit News|
#jenner-and-block#michigan-wolverines#ncaa-investigations
McKenney Emerges as Focal Point as Michigan Chases Boynton After May Exit
sports1 month ago

McKenney Emerges as Focal Point as Michigan Chases Boynton After May Exit

After Dusty May abruptly left Michigan basketball for the Dallas Mavericks, five to six programs reportedly reached out to Trey McKenney, but he told Warde Manuel that he wants Mike Boynton to remain Michigan’s head coach; McKenney and Cadeau plan to return next season, and no Wolverines have indicated they will enter the transfer portal.

via On3|
#college-basketball#dusty-may#michigan-wolverines
Dusty May Would Have Been Warriors’ Coach If Kerr Had Left
sports1 month ago

Dusty May Would Have Been Warriors’ Coach If Kerr Had Left

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst said Dusty May would have been on the Warriors’ coaching short list if Steve Kerr hadn’t re-signed, highlighting how close Golden State was to a different path after May, who just led Michigan to the 2026 NCAA title, was NBA-bound and eventually took the Dallas Mavericks job; Kerr’s return reshaped the coaching landscape and kept May in college-alumni-proximity rather than in Golden State.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#dusty-may#golden-state-warriors#michigan-wolverines
Dusty May Introduced as Mavericks Coach, Emphasizes Adaptability and Championship Blueprint
sports1 month ago

Dusty May Introduced as Mavericks Coach, Emphasizes Adaptability and Championship Blueprint

Dusty May was formally introduced as the Dallas Mavericks’ head coach after leaving Michigan, saying the job checks all the boxes and promising a championship‑focused, unselfish culture built around strong staff and player development. He described adapting his college coaching to the NBA, studying each player to tailor a flexible system, and highlighted the roster’s mix of veterans and young talent like Morez Johnson Jr., with Dallas aiming to build a championship foundation from day one.

via On3|
#basketball#dallas-mavericks#dusty-may
Warriors land Yaxel Lendeborg, but still seek a true game-changer
sports2 months ago

Warriors land Yaxel Lendeborg, but still seek a true game-changer

Golden State drafted Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick, hoping his size (6‑9, 241 pounds), elite two-way tools and 37% 3-point shooting can plug in immediately. The selection comes after the Bucks snagged Brayden Burries, leaving the Warriors short of a true star, and underscores the team’s pattern of adding solid role players rather than a franchise-altering difference-maker. At 24, Lendeborg is older but has the versatility Kerr values and could log meaningful minutes as Curry and Green age, but the Warriors still need a swingman who can tilt the floor and create offense when the system stalls.

via The New York Times|
#michigan-wolverines#nba-draft-2026#sports
Warriors land a versatile two-way wing with Yaxel Lendeborg in 2026 draft
sports2 months ago

Warriors land a versatile two-way wing with Yaxel Lendeborg in 2026 draft

Golden State selected 23-year-old forward Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, valuing his immediate two-way impact and long-term upside as the aging core (Curry, Green) looks on. Lendeborg, a Michigan standout who led his team to a national title and logged extensive college experience, can guard multiple positions and space the floor, fitting as a versatile wing who can contribute now. The pick, framed by a brief moment of draft-room impatience, was described by GM Mike Dunleavy as a logical move rather than a need-based one, aimed at giving Golden State a sustainable path forward.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#golden-state-warriors#michigan-wolverines#nba-draft-2026
Michigan roster at a crossroads after Dusty May's departure
college-basketball2 months ago

Michigan roster at a crossroads after Dusty May's departure

Dusty May’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks triggers a 15‑day transfer portal window for Michigan, with Elliot Cadeau as the marquee stay‑or‑go decision. The Wolverines have added frontcourt talent (Estrella, Thiam, Reed) and a strong freshman class, while cap space and interest from other programs intensify the free‑agency pressure around a title-contending roster.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#dusty-may#elliot-cadeau
Dusty May bolts Michigan for Dallas Mavericks head coach role
sports2 months ago

Dusty May bolts Michigan for Dallas Mavericks head coach role

Michigan coach Dusty May is leaving to become the Dallas Mavericks’ head coach, a decision likely influenced by the chaotic college basketball climate—NIL, transfer portal turnover, and rising roster costs—and a desire to test his coaching chops in the NBA. The Mavericks’ appeal is strengthened by Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and draft opportunities that could involve Michigan players, with three May-era Wolverines envisioned as potential first-round picks on Tuesday.

via Maize n Brew|
#college-basketball#dallas-mavericks#dusty-may