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This might be too soon or whatever. But in light of the hate going around. I'm thankful for the last 5 years given to our program. he helped move this program forward, and now I look forward to another coach who can help further it more. Wtd!
 
May Chip live longer without the Ducks than Joe Pa did without the Nittany Lions.

(Too soon?)
 
3 straight conference championships

First Rose Bowl win in almost a century

An appearance in the NC

Unprecedented. Coach Kelly built this program into the program of the west during the 5 years he was here.

Nothing but good memories.
 
RoyToy said:
3 straight conference championships

First Rose Bowl win in almost a century

An appearance in the NC

Unprecedented. Coach Kelly built this program into the program of the west during the 5 years he was here.

Nothing but good memories.
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Will you feel this way if it is revealed that Chip mortgaged our school by cheating so that he could get quick success and a ticket to the NFL?
 
Its good that he most likely isn't leaving because of Sanctions. Thats the only positive thing about this.. also I would love if we could get Chris Peterson.
 
Natebishop3 said:
We don't know all the facts yet, so I don't see why you're so quick to thank the guy for peacing out without warning.
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Doesn't change the highs and lows (more highs) over the last 5 years. Do I wish he would stay? of course. But regardless of timing. . . You gotta do what you gotta do.
 
Wheels said:
Doesn't change the highs and lows (more highs) over the last 5 years. Do I wish he would stay? of course. But regardless of timing. . . You gotta do what you gotta do.
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Were the highs worth it if he did cheat and we get some strict sanctions? I don't think so.
 
If we do have a new coach next year, hopefully we will raise the ceiling that Chip established..

Thank you chip, for taking our program to new heights, man. WIsh you all the best.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Were the highs worth it if he did cheat and we get some strict sanctions? I don't think so.
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If he did cheat then we will deserve sanctions for employing such a character. Being how I have zero knowledge to him cheating or not.. Speculating on how mad I would be would not be worth my time to stress about.
 
Wheels said:
If he did cheat then we will deserve sanctions for employing such a character. Being how I have zero knowledge to him cheating or not.. Speculating on how mad I would be would not be worth my time to stress about.
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That wasn't my question though Wheels. I'm asking if going to the Natty and winning the Rose Bowl were worth it if in the end that accomplishment is taken away and we lose future bowl entrees? Will they still be highs?
 
Natebishop3 said:
That wasn't my question though Wheels. I'm asking if going to the Natty and winning the Rose Bowl were worth it if in the end that accomplishment is taken away and we lose future bowl entrees? Will they still be highs?
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Wait a second wouldn't the NCAA taking away our Natty loss mean we won that game?
 
Natebishop3 said:
That wasn't my question though Wheels. I'm asking if going to the Natty and winning the Rose Bowl were worth it if in the end that accomplishment is taken away and we lose future bowl entrees? Will they still be highs?
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I can't go back and re-feel the emotions of a win or a loss so that doesn't change I guess? Tell you what if it comes out that chip ran a dirty program and mortgaged the program to get what he wanted then we can revisit this discussion. Until then its not worth my time to stress about or your time to read my neutral viewpoints :)
 
PapaG said:
Why were you so quick to bash Kelly when he hadn't left?
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I still think it was a horrible decision to have all this come out a week before LOI day. I don't know if I agree with Zags that it was a good thing. I think it shows instability and that Kelly will eventually go to the NFL, possibly sooner rather than later.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I still think it was a horrible decision to have all this come out a week before LOI day. I don't know if I agree with Zags that it was a good thing. I think it shows instability and that Kelly will eventually go to the NFL, possibly sooner rather than later.
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If Kelly wasn't winning, and if he had Mike Riley's record over the past three years, he'd likely have been fired by UO last month. Or, is loyalty only a one-way street? I find the timing/loyalty argument to be garbage. Unless, of course, UO has Chip signed to a lifetime contract, no matter how he performs.

It's episodes like Sunday night that are actually refreshing, because it shows how small-time the UO program/fanbase still is, and I think that's a good thing. Big Boy schools are used to their coaches being hot commodities, and realize that is part of having an elite coach heading an elite program. Who the hell cares when it happened? If someone hadn't leaked the information, nobody would have known about it.

I just heard Nick Saban's name on SportsCenter as a target for the Indy job. I wonder if their fanbase will have a complete meltdown and start smearing him?
 
PapaG said:
If Kelly wasn't winning, and if he had Mike Riley's record over the past three years, he'd likely have been fired by UO last month. Or, is loyalty only a one-way street? I find the timing/loyalty argument to be garbage. Unless, of course, UO has Chip signed to a lifetime contract, no matter how he performs.

It's episodes like Sunday night that are actually refreshing, because it shows how small-time the UO program/fanbase still is, and I think that's a good thing. Big Boy schools are used to their coaches being hot commodities, and realize that is part of having an elite coach heading an elite program. Who the hell cares when it happened? If someone hadn't leaked the information, nobody would have known about it.

I just heard Nick Saban's name on SportsCenter as a target for the Indy job. I wonder if their fanbase will have a complete meltdown and start smearing him?
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That's actually a poor analogy. Saban got his current job despite the fact the school knew he was a weasel who doesn't keep his word or honor contracts. This is the first time Kelly has shown a willingness to break his contract. You can't blame people for being upset.

As for myself - I had already reached the conclusion that most college coaches are whores and sociopaths. Maybe Kelly will yet prove the exception - but excuse me if I don't hold my breath.
 
PapaG said:
If Kelly wasn't winning, and if he had Mike Riley's record over the past three years, he'd likely have been fired by UO last month. Or, is loyalty only a one-way street? I find the timing/loyalty argument to be garbage. Unless, of course, UO has Chip signed to a lifetime contract, no matter how he performs.

It's episodes like Sunday night that are actually refreshing, because it shows how small-time the UO program/fanbase still is, and I think that's a good thing. Big Boy schools are used to their coaches being hot commodities, and realize that is part of having an elite coach heading an elite program. Who the hell cares when it happened? If someone hadn't leaked the information, nobody would have known about it.

I just heard Nick Saban's name on SportsCenter as a target for the Indy job. I wonder if their fanbase will have a complete meltdown and start smearing him?
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Didn't Saban return Bama to greatness? When was the last time they won a natty before he started coaching there? I give Chip a lot of credit for what he's done, but the Ducks have been building to this for decades now. It's not all on Chip. Mostly I was annoyed because I didn't want to lose out on all the recruits that we've been talking about over the last six months. If Chip leaves, we will replace him. You can't replace the guys who would transfer or pick another school. That would take years.
 
oldmangrouch said:
That's actually a poor analogy. Saban got his current job despite the fact the school knew he was a weasel who doesn't keep his word or honor contracts. This is the first time Kelly has shown a willingness to break his contract. You can't blame people for being upset.

As for myself - I had already reached the conclusion that most college coaches are whores and sociopaths. Maybe Kelly will yet prove the exception - but excuse me if I don't hold my breath.
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Kelly has a buy-out in his contract. He wouldn't be "breaking" anything. OU could also "break" that contract by firing him. Lucky for UO, Kelly has made the school millions of money, enrollment is skyrocketing, and Oregon football is now nationally known.

Again ... is loyalty a one-way street? I find it naive for anybody to think that a hot commodity at a school that was an after-thought in football until 2007 wouldn't be getting calls from the NFL. Plus, Chip has insinuated before that the NFL intrigues him.

If you're looking for loyalty in a coach, become a Penn State fan. Of course, that didn't end up very well, either, and Paterno did accept an NFL job in 1972, only to change his mind 3 weeks later. :(
 
Natebishop3 said:
Didn't Saban return Bama to greatness? When was the last time they won a natty before he started coaching there? I give Chip a lot of credit for what he's done, but the Ducks have been building to this for decades now. It's not all on Chip. Mostly I was annoyed because I didn't want to lose out on all the recruits that we've been talking about over the last six months. If Chip leaves, we will replace him. You can't replace the guys who would transfer or pick another school. That would take years.
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The Ducks were mediocre before Kelly became OC. One very good year with Harrington, and one great year with Harrington, and then this.

5 Years Prior to Kelly

2006 7 6 (lost Las Vegas Bowl 38-8 to BYU - a low point, and I was in Vegas for that game. People wanted Bellotti fired at that point.)
2005 10 2 (lost Holiday Bowl)
2004 5 6 (no bowl game)
2003 8 5 (lost Sun Bowl)
2002 7 6 (lost Seattle Bowl)

5 Years With Kelly

2011 12 2 (won Rose Bowl)
2010 12 1 (lost BCS title game)
2009 10 3 (lost Rose Bowl)
2008 10 3 (won Holiday Bowl)
2007 9 4 (won Sun Bowl - ranked #1 in BCS at 8-1, then Dennis Dixon, who had been mediocre at Oregon prior to Chip, got hurt while Heisman front-runner)

The Ducks were stagnant/mediocre prior to Chip coming to UO. The best move the administration made was forcing Bellotti up to the AD spot and offering Chip the HC job.

Next year, Oregon will again be a pre-season Top Ten team. It's all Chip's doing at this point.
 
Flip was awesome in the Fiesta Bowl. And that '97-01 run at Autzen.
Amazing.
 
oldmangrouch said:
That's actually a poor analogy. Saban got his current job despite the fact the school knew he was a weasel who doesn't keep his word or honor contracts. This is the first time Kelly has shown a willingness to break his contract. You can't blame people for being upset.
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hey people... there is no Tooth Fairy & Santa was your dad :evilfire:

Three cheers for Chip Kelly! He's been the greatest coach in Oregon history. It was amazing to see the program literally take off in his first year as OC. Every year since has been better. Not that I'd be a bitter dickhead if it didn't happen, but hoping/expecting next year to be the best yet. On top of that I love hearing from the kids say how much they love and appreciate him and what he's done for them. Seeing the graduation rate of Duck players go up is also something that makes me happy

the best to Chip in all things!

STOMP
 
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