With Oregon in coach holding pattern, Ducks march on
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:24 pm
by Dennis Dodd CBSSports.com Senior Writer
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootbal ... 306844/rss
A good rehash article but it also mentions a visit to Bryce Brown...enjoy!
Notable quotes...
"It's a great situation," said Kelly, who became coach-in-waiting on Dec. 2 after less than two seasons with the Ducks. "That's why the situation at Oregon is as good as it gets. I have a chance to take over a top 10 program. Your AD happens to be the all-time winningest coach at the school."
"He's one of the finest guys I've been around in my 36 years coaching college football," Bellotti said. "I didn't want to lose him and I'm at the point in my career that I can see the timeline. I can see the end in a year, maybe two. I feel comfortable giving it to someone who can keep it at the same level or do even better things."
But Bellotti and Kelly continue to recruit, and well, as a tandem under their current job descriptions. On Monday, Bellotti and Kelly braved freezing drizzle to make an in-home visit with the parents of Bryce Brown in Wichita, Kan. Brown, a tailback, is listed by some services as the nation's No. 1 prospect.
Brown's recruitment is beginning to look a lot like that of Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Oregon was the school that didn't seem to belong in the Jeannette, Pa., star's list of finalists last year. Pryor delayed his eventual signing with the Buckeyes, in part, to take an official visit to Eugene. He never made the visit but Kelly had made his mark, burrowing into the mind of the nation's best prospect.
It is happening for the second consecutive year. Oregon is among the finalists for Brown along with Miami, Auburn, Tennessee and USC. Brown had committed to Miami but continues to take visits. And as long as there are Ducks in freezing drizzle Oregon has a chance.
"Chip has done a great job," said Brian Butler, Brown's advisor and family friend.
GO DUCKS!!
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootbal ... 306844/rss
A good rehash article but it also mentions a visit to Bryce Brown...enjoy!
Notable quotes...
"It's a great situation," said Kelly, who became coach-in-waiting on Dec. 2 after less than two seasons with the Ducks. "That's why the situation at Oregon is as good as it gets. I have a chance to take over a top 10 program. Your AD happens to be the all-time winningest coach at the school."
"He's one of the finest guys I've been around in my 36 years coaching college football," Bellotti said. "I didn't want to lose him and I'm at the point in my career that I can see the timeline. I can see the end in a year, maybe two. I feel comfortable giving it to someone who can keep it at the same level or do even better things."
But Bellotti and Kelly continue to recruit, and well, as a tandem under their current job descriptions. On Monday, Bellotti and Kelly braved freezing drizzle to make an in-home visit with the parents of Bryce Brown in Wichita, Kan. Brown, a tailback, is listed by some services as the nation's No. 1 prospect.
Brown's recruitment is beginning to look a lot like that of Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Oregon was the school that didn't seem to belong in the Jeannette, Pa., star's list of finalists last year. Pryor delayed his eventual signing with the Buckeyes, in part, to take an official visit to Eugene. He never made the visit but Kelly had made his mark, burrowing into the mind of the nation's best prospect.
It is happening for the second consecutive year. Oregon is among the finalists for Brown along with Miami, Auburn, Tennessee and USC. Brown had committed to Miami but continues to take visits. And as long as there are Ducks in freezing drizzle Oregon has a chance.
"Chip has done a great job," said Brian Butler, Brown's advisor and family friend.
GO DUCKS!!
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