When a rock-and-roller like Kyle Whittingham says he’s done as Utah’s football coach , after 21 years at the helm, there’s only one lyric to borrow, thus one from the Eagles’ Hotel California.

“You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.”

Yeah, Whittingham is checking out, but leaving is not an option. He could move his physical body and also his mind, but not his name. That name should never not be associated with Utah football. His impact has been too great, too lasting.

All of which is to say: Name the playing surface at Rice-Eccles Stadium after the man. Kyle Whittingham Field.

In a day of corporate everything, this is a moment to buck that trend and go with honoring someone, something, a certain name, that is more noble.

That’s it. That’s all this column is ab

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