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Because of his own soaring stock and the need for stability in Oregon's football program, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is now the Ducks' coach-in-waiting, and Mike Bellotti will make room for him by becoming his boss. That was the announcement Tuesday from outgoing UO president Dave Frohnmayer, in a hastily arranged conference call that ended lengthy speculation about who will succeed Pat Kilkenny as Oregon's next athletic director but offered few answers as to the timeline of the move. Kelly was reportedly due to interview for the head coaching job at Syracuse today. Bellotti, with ties to Syracuse athletic director Daryl Gross from their days at UC Davis, probably knew of the Orangemen's seriousness.

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December 3, 2008  09:16 AM ET
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Well that's one way to keep the coach you want.

December 3, 2008  09:57 AM ET
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go to 'cuse....easier in the big east.

December 3, 2008  09:59 AM ET
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So no one really changed jobs then?

December 4, 2008  08:59 AM ET
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They need to do something about those horrible uniforms.

December 4, 2008  03:08 PM ET
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If Syracuse is that desperate for a coach they'll interview him anyways

 
December 9, 2008  09:10 PM ET
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Syracuse is a broke program...good move on Chip's part. Uncle Phil will make sure this program continues to thrive.

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