Whittingham up for Paterno Award

Utah’s Kyle Whittingham is one of 15 semifinalists for the inaugural Joseph V. Paterno Award for Coach of the Year. The award is based on success on the football field, in the classroom and in the community. The other semifinalists include Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech; Bret Bielema Wisconsin; Troy Calhoun, Air Force: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa: Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern: Jim Harbaugh, Stanford: Ken Niumatalolo, Navy: Tom O’Brien, North Carolina State: Gary Patterson, TCU: Chris Petersen, Boise State; Gary Pinkel, Missouri; Randy Shannon, Miami (Fla.); Bob Stoops, Oklahoma; Jim Tressel, Ohio State.