11-19-2017, 05:41 PM
Naturally, I don't know what Chip Kelly is thinking. However, he certainly doesn't need the money. He has coached and won in the PAC-12 before, at a school where he basically could do whatever he wanted and get away with it. He also had all the Nike money, so he didn't lack resources. Why go to UCLA? His program will always be second fiddle to USC. He has to put up with the UC system scrutiny and regulations. He will not be allowed to do anything he wants. He will not be more important than the chancellor. He will also be under a microscope from the press. Recruiting may be easier than at Oregon as far as the location goes, but somewhat harder as far as academics and character requirements goes. Also, Oregon was a good program when he took over. UCLA isn't.
I would imagine that if Kelly wants to get back in the collage ranks, he would want to do so in the SEC, where he would have much more freedom than he would get at UCLA. I would assume the only reason to return would be a national championship. Much better odds in the SEC. Either way, you probably have to beat Alabama.
I would imagine that if Kelly wants to get back in the collage ranks, he would want to do so in the SEC, where he would have much more freedom than he would get at UCLA. I would assume the only reason to return would be a national championship. Much better odds in the SEC. Either way, you probably have to beat Alabama.