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04:47 PM ET 11.27 | If (when?) Chip Kelly leaves Oregon for the NFL, the next Ducks coach might already be picked out. Offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich reportedly has the approval of powerful megabooster Phil Knight -- a surprise to some, who'd thought Boise State's Chris Petersen would be a top candidate. Petersen is a former Ducks coach as well, and his travels have often brought him through Oregon anyway.

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November 27, 2012  05:26 PM ET

Chip has been grooming MH for four years, he's the obvious choice if PK wants to see this new tradition of winning continue.

November 27, 2012  05:32 PM ET

Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Marvin Miller three people who changed the way people looked at Sports, RIP Marvin Miller, RIP!!!

November 27, 2012  05:36 PM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Chip has been grooming MH for four years, he's the obvious choice if PK wants to see this new tradition of winning continue.

Very safe: knows the system, Knight-approved. But if they could get Peterson they should get Peterson.

November 27, 2012  05:39 PM ET

So there are going to be about what, 47 new coaches next year??? Sheeeeesh.

November 27, 2012  05:41 PM ET
QUOTE(#3):

Very safe: knows the system, Knight-approved. But if they could get Peterson they should get Peterson.

Peterson would be a great coach to acquire, but personally I would rather have someone that knows how CK runs the show top to bottom. And IMO Chip really wanted Helfy as HCIW to continue what he started there.

November 27, 2012  05:50 PM ET

If Chip wants him to be the next coach, he better make a decision. Mack Brown at Texas was grooming Muschamp to take over. Muschamp waited and Brown never left... so he did.

November 27, 2012  05:56 PM ET
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So there are going to be about what, 47 new coaches next year??? Sheeeeesh.

46,, I hear coach Kiffin is being aloud one more season to get it right.

November 27, 2012  06:11 PM ET
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46,, I hear coach Kiffin is being aloud one more season to get it right.

Good one ;-)

November 27, 2012  06:19 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

46,, I hear coach Kiffin is being aloud one more season to get it right.

Nice shot, but I'd add they are wasting a year!

BTW, bet you're glad ND never had to play tOSU this year!

November 27, 2012  06:34 PM ET
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Nice shot, but I'd add they are wasting a year!BTW, bet you're glad ND never had to play tOSU this year!

Papa your team had some close calls just like my Irish. Its a damn shame the only two undefeated teams left standing cant face off in the NC game.
Now follow the dang rules and maybe next time you can come out and play.

November 27, 2012  07:23 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

46,, I hear coach Kiffin is being aloud one more season to get it right.

Ya just gotta twist the knife dontcha???

November 27, 2012  07:40 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

Ya just gotta twist the knife dontcha???

Do unto others as they would do unto you Mr Ice ;)

Oh well another exciting weekend coming up for CFB fans, Who goes where will be on the line.

November 27, 2012  08:52 PM ET
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Oh well another exciting weekend coming up for CFB fans, Who goes where will be on the line.

Not for ohio state.

November 27, 2012  10:25 PM ET
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So there are going to be about what, 47 new coaches next year??? Sheeeeesh.

Yeah, but unfortunately for the Trogans, you'll still have the same coach.

November 27, 2012  10:28 PM ET

Note to Chip Kelly:

Stay in school, sir. Your schemes will not work in the League. For verification, please contact Steve Spurrier or Nick Saban.

 
November 28, 2012  01:34 AM ET
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Yeah, but unfortunately for the Trogans, you'll still have the same coach.

Sorry EWO, but how many consecutive years have the noles crapped the bed??? 8??? 10???

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