Patrick Kinahan
Patrick Kinahan: Dybantsa was worth the money in BYU's disappointing season
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted March 31 - 10:27 a.m.
Two truths, which may seem incongruent, were evident for the BYU basketball program this season.
Patrick Kinahan: Nasty divorce aside, Whittingham's legacy at Utah not ruined
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted March 24 - 10:25 a.m.
Enough already on the prevailing script that Kyle Whittingham ruined the legacy he cultivated for over 30 years coaching football at Utah.
Patrick Kinahan: Less-is-more theory may have salvaged BYU's basketball season
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted March 19 - 9:04 a.m.
Less than a minute into the latest in a series of humbling BYU losses, Kevin Young experienced an epiphany that practically slapped him across the face.
Patrick Kinahan: Thanks to Dybantsa, BYU basketball goes primetime
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted March 17 - 10:24 a.m.
Going into Selection Sunday, the two unknowns for the BYU basketball team were the opponent and location. For all practical purposes, the game time was determined weeks ago.
Patrick Kinahan: Crazy season helps Young develop as BYU basketball coach
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted March 10 - 10:25 a.m.
Now that the regular season has ended in college basketball here are some thoughts about the in-state teams.
Patrick Kinahan: Injuries aren't only reason for BYU basketball collapse
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted March 3 - 10:26 a.m.
From the first game three months ago — when only one player had been lost to a season-ending injury — BYU's basketball team has lacked consistency in rebounding and defense.
Patrick Kinahan: Dybantsa clearly staking claim as college basketball's best player
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:28 a.m.
Ballots for the Wooden Award recognizing the best player in college basketball traditionally are due about halfway through March, a timeframe that allows voters to account for games in the NCCA Tournament.
Patrick Kinahan: Expectations plummet for hard-luck BYU basketball
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 12:38 p.m.
For a team that began the season with Final Four aspirations, expectations for BYU basketball have dropped precipitously over the last few weeks.
Patrick Kinahan: For some reason, Jazz method of tanking drawing widespread ire
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 10:29 a.m.
Jaren Jackson's first game with the Jazz will go down as the most obvious example of the team tanking with the intent to preserve a spot in the NBA lottery.
Patrick Kinahan: Matching outrageous hype proving hard for Dybantsa
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 10:38 a.m.
Living up to the hype, especially in today's frenzied sensationalism of social media, is one of the more difficult tasks to accomplish in the sports world.
Patrick Kinahan: Top-tier teams exposing BYU men's basketball flaws
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 27 - 10:24 a.m.
Harsh as it sounds seven weeks before the NCAA Tournament begins, the BYU basketball team may suffer a fate like that of Texas Tech football.
Patrick Kinahan: Tanking far from finished for Jazz
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 1:55 p.m.
With a touch of bravado, Austin Ainge definitively declared the Jazz were done tanking games for the sake of improving draft odds.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah's transfer losses to Michigan could include top recruit
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:32 a.m.
Access to considerable resources is aiding Kyle Whittingham's intent to stockpile his Michigan roster with talent, including taking multiple starters from Utah.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah football's plan for smooth transition shattered
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 10:28 a.m.
Forgive shellshocked Utah football fans for wondering if the steady stream of departures will stop any time soon.
Patrick Kinahan: Mr. Clean Whittingham provides the detergent Michigan needs
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:53 a.m.
Kyle Whittingham told the truth, as he most always did for two decades, even if the one-liner drew a surprise.
Patrick Kinahan: Selfless act enhances Kyle Whittingham's legacy at Utah
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:02 a.m.
The winningest coach in the history of Utah football is bowing out in a selfless act that avoids a potentially messy situation.
Patrick Kinahan: Kyle Whittingham leaves Utah as role model for coaches
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:33 a.m.
As Kyle Whittingham was informally interacting with media types at a table during a lunch break at the last Pac-12 football media day, an impressionable 33-year-old stood a few feet away from the Utah coach.
Patrick Kinahan: Commissioner's plea aside, CFP committee never favored BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:02 a.m.
Brett Yormark miscalculated on multiple fronts by repeatedly comparing BYU's football credentials this season with Notre Dame.
Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m.
For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.
Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 2:23 p.m.
Known for his love of dancing, Kalani Sitake stayed in character when asked about his connection to the vacant Penn State head coaching position.
Patrick Kinahan: Time right for Kyle Whittingham to retire — if he wants
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:26 a.m.
Although not perfect, the timing is right for Whittingham to walk away and enjoy life as a doting grandfather and an ambassador to the program.
Patrick Kinahan: Familiarity settling in for BYU basketball
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:48 a.m.
Through only four games, mostly due to unforeseen circumstances and injuries, BYU has trotted out multiple starting units.
Patrick Kinahan: Style points would supplement BYU's playoff aspirations
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 18 - 10:32 a.m.
Both football coaches are in accord, stating strong opposition to running up scores after outcomes are effectively decided, yet their united philosophy is becoming outdated by the week.
Patrick Kinahan: As previously stated, Utah belongs next to BYU for playoff possibility
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:32 a.m.
All the doubters, and there were plenty, scoffed at the notion that Utah has a decent shot to make the college football playoff.
