SALT LAKE CITY — Kyle Whittingham believes in second chances, especially involving potential stars. For the second consecutive year, the Ute coach has added an acclaimed player who transferred from another school after issues with the law.
Monday the team announced BYU transfer Francis Bernard is officially on the roster. Last year it was wide receiver Darren Carrington, formerly of Oregon. Whittingham’s policy: “Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, your troubled but talented problem players.”
In terms of welcoming newcomers, he’s a regular Nancy Pelosi. Fine, but why take players such as Bernard, who have had problems at other schools?