Whittingham among AP's Pac-12 award winners for 1st half

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles.The Utah Utes raised their voices — and their coach — after an emotional come-from-behind win over a ranked Arizona State team.

They cheered in the locker room. They sang. They hoisted up coach Kyle Whittingham.

The Utes (4-2, 3-0 Pac-12) reveled in the occasion after their third win in a row to remain the only Pac-12 team undefeated in league play. A heartwarming moment for Utah in a heartbreaking season following the death of defensive back Aaron Lowe, who was killed in a shooting at a house party in…