BK stays at ND

[Patulski]

ProFootballTalk‏@ProFootballTalk

Interesting logic by the writer of that article:

He follows this statement:

"Per a source with knowledge of the situation, however, the Eagles want Kelly. And if the Eagles don’t get Kelly, there’s a sense that they won’t quite know where to turn next",

with this statement:

"On Saturday, they’re interviewing Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in Atlanta, where his current team is preparing to face the Falcons on Sunday. Other candidates include Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, Falcons special-teams coordinator Keith Armstrong, Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden, and former Bears coach Lovie Smith.

So, they don't know where to turn next, even though they have 7 other candidates for the job. Are all seven going to turn the job down if Kelly remains at ND?

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

So frustrating. I just want an answer either way at this point.

 

[rikkitikki08]

The only option I'd like in all honesty is Charlie Strong on the condition that he keeps most of the staff such as Diaco, Martin, Cooks, Heinstand, and Elliott.

If Notre Dame indeed does need a coach soon the obvious choice is Bob Diaco.

 

[ChiRish]

The best option is Brian Kelly. There aren't many coaches out there that I'd feel particularly great about. Well at least coaches that are seemingly available. It's not like ND will outspend either, considering that BK is underpaid as it is right now. Need to keep BK.

 

[koonja]

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

Many I'm talking to expect Brian Kelly to stay at Notre Dame rather than go to PHI. Eagles made approaches on Bill Cowher early in process

 

[notredomer23]

If Notre Dame indeed does need a coach soon the obvious choice is Bob Diaco.

Or Chuck Martin. As much as I love Diaco, I think I would rather Martin running the program. This would mean keeping the whole staff, which would be huge for recruiting.

Why am I even posting about this. Come September Brian Kelly will be the football coach of Notre Dame.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Or Chuck Martin. As much as I love Diaco, I think I would rather Martin running the program. This would mean keeping the whole staff, which would be huge for recruiting.

Why am I even posting about this. Come September Brian Kelly will be the football coach of Notre Dame.

You and me both brother

 

[koonja]

I personally think Diaco would be a horrible choice. I do not want another first time head coach. Diaco is not the politician BK is, I think the pressure would cook him pretty hard.

 

[ThePiombino]

Well, if BK leaves for the usual reason of "I have to do what's right for my family," who could blame him? According to USA Today, the average yearly salary for a division 1 college football coach is $1.47 million. Who can live on that? BK will have to work fries at Burger King three nights a week just to make ends meet.

I see what you did there.

 

[notredomer23]

Kelly to Stay at ND? Per this guy's sources

The headline sounds a lot better than it actually sounds in the article. This guy's sources though say Kelly is staying at ND. Same guy where a tweet is cited above.

 

[LoveThee]

Please, if BK leaves, do not hire Diaco.

I think he is a good coordinator, and I know at IE we love him. But remember just a few years ago people were very upset with Diaco with the losses to Navy and Tulsa. That was just in 2010. Then the next year the 0-2 start, losing to USF and a collapse to UM.

Don't get me wrong, he has grown and is very good at his role. But a head coach? Now? at Notre Dame? I wouldn't trust him with the program right now. I'd be more inclined to give it to Chuck Martin if we are keeping it in the house

 

[DANsanity15]

When Kelly decides to come back, I do feel that Diaco will be given more responsibility. With another good year at ND, it will be hard for Kelly not to make the move. If this does happen, which im assuming it will, I can only think that Diaco will be the next coach. Pretty much a coach in waiting.

 

[DANsanity15]

Please, if BK leaves, do not hire Diaco.

I think he is a good coordinator, and I know at IE we love him. But remember just a few years ago people were very upset with Diaco with the losses to Navy and Tulsa. That was just in 2010. Then the next year the 0-2 start, losing to USF and a collapse to UM.

Don't get me wrong, he has grown and is very good at his role. But a head coach? Now? at Notre Dame? I wouldn't trust him with the program right now. I'd be more inclined to give it to Chuck Martin if we are keeping it in the house

Martin makes a lot of sense. Prett good coach at GVS

 

[WaveDomer]

If they are staying in house it has to be Martin. That's if it's not Kelly.

 

[Domer4ever]

If Kelly leaves would Jon Gruden once again be on the radar? I personally think he would be an excellent choice and there were reports that he was ready to get back into coaching. You know he would kill it in recruiting and would win football games.

 

[irishff1014]

I will be glad when this is over i know that much for sure. Like ia have said that this deal has been handled really bad by all sides. IF Kelly stays they should put in the contract that he can't talk to another team for the next 2-3 years. Give him his money and the assistants their money. But don't go breaking the standards much. We like this team because the do more of the right things.

 

[DANsanity15]

I will be glad when this is over i know that much for sure. Like ia have said that this deal has been handled really bad by all sides. IF Kelly stays they should put in the contract that he can't talk to another team for the next 2-3 years. Give him his money and the assistances their money. But don't go breaking the standards much. We like this team because the do more of the right things.

Assistances?

 

[notredomer23]

Please, if BK leaves, do not hire Diaco.

I think he is a good coordinator, and I know at IE we love him. But remember just a few years ago people were very upset with Diaco with the losses to Navy and Tulsa. That was just in 2010. Then the next year the 0-2 start, losing to USF and a collapse to UM.

Don't get me wrong, he has grown and is very good at his role. But a head coach? Now? at Notre Dame? I wouldn't trust him with the program right now. I'd be more inclined to give it to Chuck Martin if we are keeping it in the house

I am really nitpicking and not criticizing your post at all because I agree with it, but Diaco's defense only gave up 13 points to Tulsa. All the anger was directed at Kelly. Same with USF. Our defense KILLED USF. Pretty sure we only gave up 250 yards and if wasn't for 5 turnovers would have probably shut them out or come close to it. Diaco's only lapses have come against Navy, USC in 2011, FSU, and I guess Bama this year, but almost everyone sucked so we can't bame Diaco for Bama.

Give Diaco any amount within reason to retain him for a long time.

 

[IrishFBfanatic]

Sign the petition and send it to ND! Maybe it will get some attention and show how badly ND fans want Kelly to stay!

https://www.change.org/petitions/the-university-of-notre-dame-football-program-bring-coach-kelly-back-to-nd-2?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=url_share&utm_campaign=url_share_after_sign

 

[irishff1014]

Assistances?

I fixed it mr english teacher??

 

[betecd]

The only option I'd like in all honesty is Charlie Strong on the condition that he keeps most of the staff such as Diaco, Martin, Cooks, Heinstand, and Elliott.

Don't forget ALFORD

 

[DANsanity15]

I fixed it mr english teacher??

Mr. English
It was in italics.. Obviously I wasn't trying to be serious bro

 

[Booslum31]

If Notre Dame indeed does need a coach soon the obvious choice is Bob Diaco.

Whoever it would be (Hopefully still Kelly), it needs to be somebody who continues to press the University to grow the program...much like Holtz did. He would need to be able to keep after Administration without getting pissed off and leaving. A shrewd negotiator...

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Chris Peterson from Boise anybody?

 

[notredomer23]

Hey guys. Just posting to say that I am not going anywhere.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

I personally think Diaco would be a horrible choice. I do not want another first time head coach. Diaco is not the politician BK is, I think the pressure would cook him pretty hard.

How dare you insult Jesus! Say that to his hair tough guy!

 

[JughedJones]

Chris Peterson from Boise anybody?

I like it, but there was an interesting line on how Boise St coaches have done after leaving, I forget the exacts, but terribly is the quick answer.

 

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

https://www.change.org/petitions/th...=url_share&utm_campaign=url_share_before_sign

 

[Rack Em]

Hey guys. Just posting to say that I am not going anywhere.

LOL!

 

[ChiRish]

Chris Peterson from Boise anybody?

I like it in theory because he's a great coach, but he wouldn't take jobs with a lesser profile. Who knows if he'd be interested or if he could handle the rigors of the ND job.

Best option is to keep BK. No doubt.