Coach Kelly Situation

[mjb1979]

http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports...ian_kelly.html


I know Kelly said this morning that he is staying at UC so I don't know how much credibility this guy has, but its something that we should probably consider.

First off, this was linked like 5 times in the BK thread. Second, that article is a joke.

[youngandrestless]

ESPN Sportscenter has been reporting every hour that Kelly is staying at UC. At this point in time believe whoever or whatever you want to believe.

[nolte50uc]

is it just me or does everyone seem to know someone close to the situation with influence? unfortunately, every source contradicts another. i don't believe anyone at this point and am completely exhausted with this topic (but not too exhausted to vent a bit ).

btw - to any admins out there, what's the record for longest thread in bcnews history? this one's at 18 pages and showing no signs of slowing down over the next 7-10 days.

[BoxerBill]

is it just me or does everyone seem to know someone close to the situation with influence? unfortunately, every source contradicts another. i don't believe anyone at this point and am completely exhausted with this topic (but not too exhausted to vent a bit ).

btw - to any admins out there, what's the record for longest thread in bcnews history? this one's at 18 pages and showing no signs of slowing down over the next 7-10 days.

I think the answer to this will work itself out over the next 7 - 10 days................

[Bcat007]

18 pages and counting...amazing

[mjb1979]

For what it's worth, gentlemen (and the occasional lady)...

FootballCoachScoop just posted the following:

Notre Dame:
Our sources have confirmed that there is an offer on the table for Brian Kelly to be the next Head Coach of the Irish. According to our sources, Brian Kelly's
contract extension with Cincinnati is finalized but not signed.

I emailed them the following:
How can you post that Brian Kelly is not a candidate for Notre Dame, and then an hour later report that there is an offer on the table? Are these the same sources?

And received the following response:
some are the same sources, multiple things have been happening over the last 24 hours to change the scene.

do you remember michigan and lsu - les miles sage

exact , exact , exact situation again.........

[bearcatn8]

If true, maybe they think Kelly will accept and they are worried about getting turned down again:

Notre Dame:
FootballCoachScoop sources have confirmed that both Bob Stoops (Oklahoma Head Coach) and Kirk Ferentz (Iowa Head Coach) have turned down an
offer to coach the Irish.

[made_hand]

per http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...t-irish-coach/


Report: Kelly to be next Irish coach
Posted by John Taylor on December 2, 2009 2:57 PM ET
Needless to say, Brian Kelly is at or near the top of any reports looking at a list of potential replacements for Charlie Weis.

According to at least one website, the contemplation can cease.

Citing a source "who is a well-informed person of influence at Notre Dame," IrishCentral.com is reporting that Kelly will be the next head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The source told the site that the Cincinnati head coach is the preferred choice of the Irish, and that he is expected to eventually sign a deal with the school.

Kelly, according to the report, is expected to guide the Bearcats through the rest of the regular season and through their bowl game before joining the Irish in South Bend.

Kelly has been largely non-committal throughout the rumor mill process, telling reporters that he wanted to get through this weekend's Big East showdown with Pitt and then, as the coach put it, "we can talk about other things."

This morning on a Cincinnati radio show, Kelly denied that he was going anywhere when he was asked by the host if he was staying or going.

"I'm stayin', man, I'm stayin'. Why would I go? It's always about staying first, first and foremost."

So, there you have it. Kelly will be the next head coach at Notre Dame. Or he's staying at Cincinnati. One of the two.

And that's about as narrowed down and cleared up as it's going to get for about 7-10 days at the earliest.

[BoxerBill]

Now that I think about it, aren't we down to about 3 - 6 days???

[cincyjman]

well according to bleacher report...stoops beat kelly to the punch.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/301288-source-claims-bob-stoops-has-signed-contract-for-notre-dame-job

[catscratchfever]

well according to bleacher report...stoops beat kelly to the punch.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/3...notre-dame-job

haha the author of that article is a "bryan kelly"

[Rational Cat]

well according to bleacher report...stoops beat kelly to the punch.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/3...notre-dame-job

LOL- look at who wrote the article...."Bryan Kelly"

[catscratchfever]

For what it's worth, gentlemen (and the occasional lady)...

FootballCoachScoop just posted the following:

Notre Dame:
Our sources have confirmed that there is an offer on the table for Brian Kelly to be the next Head Coach of the Irish. According to our sources, Brian Kelly's
contract extension with Cincinnati is finalized but not signed.

I emailed them the following:
How can you post that Brian Kelly is not a candidate for Notre Dame, and then an hour later report that there is an offer on the table? Are these the same sources?

And received the following response:
some are the same sources, multiple things have been happening over the last 24 hours to change the scene.

do you remember michigan and lsu - les miles sage

exact , exact , exact situation again.........

If this is true he is gone

[cincyjman]

I didn't even notice that article was written by Bryan Kelly. LOL

[Deaf_Bearcat]

well according to bleacher report...stoops beat kelly to the punch.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/3...notre-dame-job

So crazy!!!!!!!!!!