Replacing Ron McBride was never supposed to be easy. The man resuscitated a program that was on life support and fading fast. He created the winning tradition Ute fans cherish today, way back when the PAC-12 was still just the PAC-10, and simply beating BYU was the pinnacle of success. Former athletic director Jay Hill struck gold when he coaxed the relatively unknown Urban Meyer away from Bowling Green in 2003 to lead the next generation of Utah football, but it was clear that the Utes were simply a stepping stone for him as greener pastures (swamps?) came calling after just two seasons on the Hill.
Kyle Whittingham: A Living Legacy
