Bryce Underwood Gets Reality Check for Brushing Off Kyle Whittingham's Comments
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood brushed off his coach's comments about his job security — now Stephen A. Smith is calling him out.
Bryce Underwood, Michigan's starting quarterback, has faced a reality check after downplaying comments from head coach Kyle Whittingham. Whittingham had said Underwood's starting job is not infinite; however, Underwood claimed he hadn't seen the remarks. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith provided a blunt reality check on the latest episode of First Take, emphasizing the importance of giving the impression of caring in such positions.
Smith warned that any nonchalance could lead to negative consequences, even if it was unintentional. Underwood's performance against Western Michigan, a MAC school, was lackluster, with a 170-yard, one-touchdown, and one-interception game. While the final play that tied the game has been controversial, Underwood's overall performance was not up to par for a player Michigan paid $12.5 million to acquire.
Whittingham's arrival at Michigan did not obligate him to Underwood, and in today's college football landscape, teams and players often move on to bigger opportunities. This week's game against Oklahoma will be crucial for both Underwood and the Wolverines.
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