[UPDATE 10:05 AM] EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens released this statement via their website today regarding Chip Kelly’s departure: “I want to thank Chip for his leadership and commitment to building on the Oregon Football foundation of excellence. We have enjoyed incredible success over the past four years. I … Continue reading »
Mullens: “Ecstatic” to Have Chip Back
EUGENE, Ore. — Chip Kelly will remain the head coach at Oregon next season. “We’re ecstatic that Coach Kelly decided to remain at the University of Oregon,” Athletic Director Rob Mullens said. “Obviously, we’ve had unprecedented success over the past four years.” Mullens said he got a call from Kelly Sunday night during the Civil … Continue reading »
Chip Kelly to Stay at Oregon
Updated Monday, January 7 EUGENE, Ore. — Chip Kelly will stay at Oregon instead of taking an NFL job, according Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the story. Schefter broke the news on Twitter just before 8 p.m. Sunday. Schefter tweeted: “Chip Kelly turned down a chance to go to the … Continue reading »
Fans Keeping Up with Chip Kelly
EUGENE, Ore. — The constant twittering of Duck Football Coach Chip Kelly’s status on social media sites kept fans on their toes all weekend. Duck fans near the University of Oregon campus say they’ve been trying to keep up with all the latest tweets and news sites about where Chip Kelly could be heading, if … Continue reading »
Kelly Meets with Eagles for Nine Hours
EUGENE, Ore. — Saturday came and went without Chip Kelly agreeing to a deal with an NFL team. According to several reports, Kelly met with the Philadelphia Eagles for nine hours in Arizona but no deal was reached. Kelly was scheduled to have a second meeting with the Browns but missed that meeting due to … Continue reading »
Report: Kelly, Browns “Close to Deal”
EUGENE, Ore.– According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Chip Kelly is “close to a deal” that would make him the head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Kelly interviewed with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner Friday afternoon in Arizona. After the Ducks 35-17 win over Kansas State in … Continue reading »
Eagles Writer Les Bowen on Chip Kelly
The Philadelphia Daily News sent Eagles beat writer Les Bowen to Phoenix to cover Chip Kelly coaching the Oregon Ducks in the Fiesta Bowl. He talks with KEZI 9 Sports about Philadelphia’s interest in Kelly and how Kelly would fit with the Eagles.
