Michigan heads back out on the road this weekend still seeking bowl eligibility.
Michigan · OregonHere are some key things he had to say: The Wolverines made a move at offensive coordinator on Sunday, relieving Jason Beck of his duties with the program. Whittingham released a full statement after the news was made official on Sunday, but he was also asked about it during the presser on Monday.
He explained the decision was made on Sunday after watching film of the game. " … It's a tough call, but that's part of the process, part of the job is making those tough decisions."
He also said the decision was his alone and not influenced by anyone above him. Whittingham also said that promoting Jim Harding to interim offensive coordinator was the "best fit for what we need right now for these last three weeks," despite Harding not having "extensive play calling experience, but really nobody on the offensive staff has been in that role."
At his weekly press conference, Michigan Football head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed firing OC Jason Beck, the plan at QB, the upcoming Oregon game, and m... Head coach Kyle Whittingham met with the media on Monday morning for his weekly press conference to preview the upcoming game.
KEY POINTS
- Michigan heads back out on the road this weekend still seeking bowl eligibility.
- "It just became apparent to me that we needed to make a change now, and there's just too much regression in the offense in that particular game, and that's what led to the decision," Whittingham said.
- One week after saying freshman Tommy Carr would be Michigan's starting quarterback moving forward, it appears the Wolverines have an open competition at the position heading into the Oregon game.
- Whittingham said it is "to be determined" who will start at quarterback this week, and that the coaches had discussions about inserting Bryce Underwood into the game on Saturday when things weren't going well against the Spartans.