Kyle Whittingham Gives Playful Jab To Britain Covey’s Flexing Penalty
Oct 17, 2021, 1:00 AM | Updated: 1:01 am
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham encourages fans to make noise in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Utah won 35-21. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)
(Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham gave a playful jab to wide receiver Britain Covey after getting a 15-yard penalty.
In the second half, Britain Covey caught a pass and was talked out of bounds near the goal line. After he got up off the ground, he flexed over an Arizona State defender and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.
After the game, Kyle Whittingham was asked about Britain Covey getting flagged for a penalty.
"Is that what he did? I thought he took off his helmet to show them how the Rogaine is working." – Kyle Whittingham on the @brit_covey2 flex.#GoUtes #ASUvsUTAH @kslsports
— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) October 17, 2021
Is that what he did? He flexed?” Said Whittingham. “I thought he took his helmet off and showed them how the Rogaine is working.”
After laughing for a couple of seconds, Whittingham explained further of the penalty and Covey taking ownership.
Coach Whit takes a dig at Brit Covey for flexing on ASU. But he still loves his play-making WR/KR.
🔊👇🏽#GoUtes l @KSLSports pic.twitter.com/0Ttj3GaXeL— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) October 17, 2021
“No I didn’t notice that and he apologized to the team afterwards and that kid made play after play as well,” stated Whittingham. “I love Brit Covey and his competitive spirit as well. The offensive line took over in the second half.”
After the game, Covey tweeted the following:
“I’ve never let my emotions get the better of myself like that, I apologize,” Covey tweeted. “This team is special and has heart. Love balling with my Utes!”
I’ve never let my emotions get the better of myself like that 🤦♂️ I apologize! This team is special and has heart. Love balling with my Utes! 💪💪💪
— Britain Covey (@brit_covey2) October 17, 2021
The first play after the penalty was a 20-yard touchdown pass from Cameron Rising to Brant Kuithe.
Utah improved their record to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in Pac-12 play. They will hit the road on Saturday, October 23 to face Oregon State. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. MT on the Pac-12 Network.
Trevor Allen is a Utah Utes Insider for sports.ksl.com, Co-Host of Faith, Family and Football podcast with Clark Phillips III and host of the Crimson Corner podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @TrevorASports.
