The motto helping to shape Kyle Whittingham’s early days at Michigan

A few questions into his introductory news conference at Michigan, Kyle Whittingham held nothing back about the brand of football he wants to field.

The 66-year-old head coach described a hard nosed, physical, gritty team, echoing the days of yesteryear under Bo Schembechler and the Wolverines’ run to a national championship under Jim Harbaugh.