Chip Kelly to Tampa Bay?

[General Colon Bowel]

Maybe Byron Marshall reopens his recruitment? not that we really have any room for another rb...

 

[BobD]

After this Armstead has to be thinking his destiny is with Notre Dame.

 

[Riddickulous]

Maybe Byron Marshall reopens his recruitment? not that we really have any room for another rb...

We already have two RBs and we backed off a long time ago. No chance.

After this Armstead has to be thinking his destiny is with Notre Dame.

Nope.

 

[greyhammer90]

Armstead

...attack...

 

[brick4956]

chip kelly just accepted the bucs coaching job straight from this website
http://www.footballscoop.com/the-scoop

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Seriously though 10 days to signing day and he bolts.
The bucs weren't going anywhere until Feb. 2nd.
Plus Thomas leaving for the NFL.
I'm saying the NCAA is moving onto campus way before 6 months.
I'll be shocked if we don't hear their on campus before Feb. is over and Thomas is some how connected.

 

[kmoose]

Seriously though 10 days to signing day and he bolts.
The bucs weren't going anywhere until Feb. 2nd.
Plus Thomas leaving for the NFL.
I'm saying the NCAA is moving onto campus way before 6 months.
I'll be shocked if we don't hear their on campus before Feb. is over and Thomas is some how connected.

Actually, if anything, I would say that Thomas leaving was more related to him finding out that Kelly was possibly leaving. What many people outside of Oregon don't realize, is that Thomas was twice a passenger in a car (with teammates) where marijuana was either found(LeMichael James), or it was admitted that there had been pot in the car(Cliff Harris). And he was not disciplined at all. According to Kelly, "...he wasn't charged with anything." I'm thinking that Thomas probably found out that Kelly was interviewing for an NFL job, and figured the next coach would probably come down on him, if he got "caught" again. So, since he already had his degree, he figured he might as well get out of Dodge.

 

[NDinFL]

Seemingly a bad hire for Tampa.... Bad move by Chip as well.

This ain't the PAC 12 amigo, the read draw doesn't work.

Ask Vince Young

Ask Mike Vick. (Atlanta days)

 

[phork]

I'm not saying that Kelly's offense will work in the NFL, but neither am I willing to rule it out. Everyone thought the Dolphins were crazy, when they started running the Wildcat. They made it work, and not just as a "once in a while" gimmick. Kelly's offense is run heavy, not trickeration heavy. If he can make some tweaks here and there, I'm certain that he could have some success with it, even if only on a limited basis. But the guy is smart. I'm sure that he could probably successfully coach a number of different offenses.

You don't see the Wildcat too much anymore now, do you. Sorry, but the house money is that he will fail miserably. If you cannot play defense and run the ball, you won't be winning much. Unless you are the Patriots that is.

 

[kmoose]

You don't see the Wildcat too much anymore now, do you. Sorry, but the house money is that he will fail miserably. If you cannot play defense and run the ball, you won't be winning much. Unless you are the Patriots that is.

Oregon had a very stout defense, last year. And they run the ball pretty well, ya know?

But, again.... it's not like Kelly has to run the same offense that he does at Oregon. He's a sharp guy, and I'm sure he can probably coach in a pro style offense.

 

[Irish YJ]

Good luck to him and TB.
Arik,,,, come on down (still think he goes Cal, but a guy has to dream).

 

[gkIrish]

Oregon had a very stout defense, last year. And they run the ball pretty well, ya know?

But, again.... it's not like Kelly has to run the same offense that he does at Oregon. He's a sharp guy, and I'm sure he can probably coach in a pro style offense.

They did?

 

[BeauBenken]

It always makes me laugh when people think that coaches only know how to coach one playbook...

 

[Riddickulous]

They did?

60th in yards per game allowed before bowl season.

 

[BGIF]

chip kelly just accepted the bucs coaching job straight from this website
FootballScoop - The Scoop

Ahem, read what footballscoop actually wrote. In footballscoopspeak, they just confirmed that there are mulitiple reports circulating.

Tampa Bay Bucs: Multiple reports are circulating that Chip Kelly will be named the Bucs next head coach. We have now confirmed.

According to published reports as of now, Kelly's not hired, they're still negotiating.

 

[gkIrish]

60th in yards per game allowed before bowl season.

That's average. They gave up 40, 30, and 38 to the best teams they played. Not saying they are awful but "stout" was a bit strong

 

[returnofthemack]

Even if he's a tremendous flop in the NFL, there will be colleges lined up to hire him. He can't lose in this situation. At worst, he comes back to college and goes back to tearing it up.

 

[calvegas04]

not happy if this happens, I like seeing the Ducks keep the trogens in place

 

[BGIF]

Chip Kelly, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reportedly Agree To Terms - SBNation.com

by Brian Floyd
1/23/12 2:37 AM

Chip Kelly has agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be announced as the team's next head coach, according to a report from the Register-Guard's Adam Jude. Citing an athletic department source, Jude is reporting the deal is done, though nothing has been announced by the Buccaneers.

Rumors of Kelly's departure for Tampa Bay began to swirl on Sunday evening, spurred on by a report from KGW in Portland. From there, the rumors snowballed, with the Tampa Bay Times confirming that Kelly and the Bucs were close to finalizing a deal. As the night wore on, more reports continued to trickle in, each indicating Kelly was NFL-bound, barring a last-minute snag.

Jude also added players and assistants were not told of Kelly's plans as all of this unfolded.

One member of the team told The Register-Guard the players have been left "in the dark" about Kelly's intentions. Players were instructed Sunday night to attend the team's scheduled conditioning workouts today, according to a source.

Kelly led the Ducks to an incredible amount of success during his tenure at the helm, including an appearance in the BCS Championship game and two Rose Bowl game appearances -- the second of which resulted in a victory over Wisconsin this January -- in his three years as head coach.

We'll be back with more as it becomes available.

 

[t3hjc]

RT @AdamJude_RG: BREAKING: Chip Kelly changes his mind, tells a highly placed UO source: "I'm staying."

 

[BGIF]

RT @AdamJude_RG: BREAKING: Chip Kelly changes his mind, tells a highly placed UO source: "I'm staying."

Sounds like Phil Knight made him an offer he can't refuse.

I can see Kelly leaving for the ego challege of the NFL, the "next level", but as long as Phil Knight has a checkbook it won't be for lack of money.

 

[BGIF]

AdamJude_RG Adam Jude
He could change his mind in an hour again, but for now he's staying. RT @MeredithKelley so do I go to bed happy or prepare for the worst?
1 minute ago »

AdamJude_RG Adam Jude
A second UO source tells me Chip is staying.
5 minutes ago »

AdamJude_RG Adam Jude
Chip tells source he's staying. A few details: "Source: Chip Kelly changes his mind, will stay at Oregon" | Oregon Football with Rob Moseley | The Register-Guard
22 minutes ago »

AdamJude_RG Adam Jude
BREAKING: Chip Kelly changes his mind, tells a highly placed UO source: "I'm staying."
24 minutes ago »

AdamJude_RG Adam Jude
Chip to the NFL: "It's done" -- "Chip Kelly to the NFL: ‘It’s done’" | Oregon Football with Rob Moseley | The Register-Guard
1 hour ago

 

[kmoose]

They did?

By "last year", I didn't mean this past season (2011). I meant the season before (2010), when they played in the title game. If you watched that game, their defense held a very good Auburn offense in check, for a large portion of the game.

 

[gkIrish]

By "last year", I didn't mean this past season (2011). I meant the season before (2010), when they played in the title game. If you watched that game, their defense held a very good Auburn offense in check, for a large portion of the game.

Okay. Thought you meant the 2011 season obviously. He's a good college football coach regardless. I'm sure Oregon is happy to keep him, but I still think there are sanctions coming

 

[kmoose]

Okay. Thought you meant the 2011 season obviously. He's a good college football coach regardless. I'm sure Oregon is happy to keep him, but I still think there are sanctions coming

I think there will be improprieties exposed, for sure. But I'm not sure about sanctions. Phil Knight's Nike is so entwined into the fabric of college football, that I'm not sure that there will be any serious sanctions. I think Phil will broker a deal where the University disciplines itself by taking some scholarships away from football for a couple of years, and the NCAA accepts that as suitable punishment. What won't be disclosed is that Phil Knight will fund a private "grant", that will ironically fund the same number of students as the scholarships that the University gives up, and those grants will go to football players.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Chip Kelly's NFL Experience

 

[phork]

LSUFreak is awesome.

 

[NDinFL]

LSUFreak is awesome.

Indeed.

 

[e34croak]

He's staying. His gig is too good here in Eugene. Base + bonuses last year probably a cool $4 million. In this town... yikes

 

[Veer option]

He's staying. His gig is too good here in Eugene. Base + bonuses last year probably a cool $4 million. In this town... yikes

Hes also earning PERS too.