MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The United Football League (UFL) announced Monday that Ken Whisenhunt has been named the new head coach of the Memphis Showboats, and Jim Monos is the new general manager for the team.
Whisenhunt was head coach of the Arizona Cardinals for six seasons with two NFC West Division Championships, an NFC Championship, and a berth in Super Bowl XLIII. He also served as head coach of the Tennessee Titans in 2014 and 2015.
He also was offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they won Super Bowl XL.
Most recently, he served as Special Assistant coach Nick Saban at the University of Alabama for the 2023 season.
“I’m truly excited about this opportunity,” Whisenhunt said. “I have been watching these leagues over the past few years and I’m amazed at how things have grown and advanced. I’m looking forward to working with these young men. I know how important it is for them to have the opportunity to play professional football and have the possibility of getting to the NFL or back to the NFL.
Monos served as Senior Director of Football Operations with the XFL in 2022 and 2023, and was the Director of Player Personnel for the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football. He served as Director of Player Personnel for the Buffalo Bills from 2013-2017.
He also served as an area scout for the New Orleans Saints, earning a Super Bowl ring following the 2010 season.
“Thank you to Russ Brandon and Daryl Johnston for this special opportunity,” Monos said. “I am looking forward to helping Coach Whisenhunt build the best team we possibly can to represent Memphis.”
“We’re thrilled to add both Ken and Jim to the UFL to lead our Memphis Showboats franchise,” UFL President/CEO Russ Brandon said in a news release. “Both men bring deep football credentials and pedigree to our league as we continue to build our football ecosystem.”
“We are very excited to welcome Ken Whisenhunt and Jim Monos to the UFL family,” UFL Executive Vice President for Football Operations Daryl Johnston said. “Jim was part of the New Orleans Saints personnel department when they won Super Bowl XLIV and Ken was the offensive coordinator with Pittsburgh when they won Super Bowl XL and as head coach was 35 seconds from leading the Arizona Cardinals to a Championship over the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII. The Showboats have two foundational pieces in place as they prepare for UFL Season 2.”
The 2025 United Football League Kickoff Weekend begins March 28. Memphis Showboats season tickets go on sale to the general public on October 15. For more information, visit www.TheUFL.com/tickets.
