Former Arizona Cardinals HC Ken Whisenhunt takes leave of absence from UFL gig
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is stepping away from his head-coaching gig in the UFL, according to ESPN. He took a leave of absence from his position as head coach of the Memphis Showboats for personal reasons before he ever coaches a game.
He was hired in September after the Showboats went 2-8 last season.
While he is away, offensive line coach Jim Turner will take over head-coaching duties. Should he come back, he will be able to take over again.
"If and when Ken Whisenhunt is ready to return to the UFL family, we will welcome him with open arms," UFL president and CEO Russ Brandon said in a statement. "... We take pride in the UFL being a family first league and we respect Ken's decision to take a leave of absence for personal reasons at this time."
Whisenhunt was the Arizona Cardinals' head coach from 2007-2012. He led the Cardinals to two division championships in 2008 and 2009, taking them to the Super Bowl in 2008.
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