Inside the dinner that led ASU's Kenny Dillingham to turn down Michigan

July 9, 2026

By John Brice, USA TODAY: Michigan was calling and interrupting dinner.

When the meal is in Arizona, specifically the trendy Fat Ox in Scottsdale, where menu highlights include 25-layer lasagna and boutique cuts of prime meat, there’s a strong likelihood that it’s a family gathering for Dillingham.

A Valley native, Dillingham notes his sister is his “next-door-neighbor” and parents live four homes farther down the same neighborhood street.

Read the full story…

Kenny Dillingham had Michigan offer. How a dinner kept him at Arizona State

Michigan was calling Kenny Dillingham, who was at dinner. An offer to become Wolverines coach was formality. How family helped Dillingham stayed home.

USA TODAY

Looking for more SuperWest team news? Find it at our Team News Feed

Author
Recent Posts

News Feed

The SuperWest Sports News Feed does not link to stories behind a paywall. News is added periodically throughout the day, so check back regularly.