general Salt Lake Tribune 6 months ago

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham steps down after 21 seasons in charge of the Utes - The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham steps down after 21 seasons in charge of the Utes - The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham is stepping down after 21 seasons in charge of the Utes.

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Whittingham's departure signals more than just a change in coaching for Utah's football program; it's a moment to reflect on how deeply sports are intertwined with the capitalist spectacle, elevating coaches to deified statuses while the players, the actual laborers, often struggle off the field. His legacy, while filled with victories, underscores the need for a fundamental reevaluation of college sports, prioritizing education and well-being over win records and profits. The real game to be won is against the exploitation and commercialization of athletes in the relentless arena of capitalist sports.

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