Truth & Rumors > NCAAF

Promo_BaseballChallenge_638x30

Oregon's next coach will be...

Views
2100
Comments
6

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.

The Oregonian

Mike Bellotti, Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Mike Bellotti, Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Comments (6) Add A Comment

December 3, 2008  09:16 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

Well that's one way to keep the coach you want.

December 3, 2008  09:57 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

go to 'cuse....easier in the big east.

December 3, 2008  09:59 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

So no one really changed jobs then?

December 4, 2008  08:59 AM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

They need to do something about those horrible uniforms.

December 4, 2008  03:08 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

If Syracuse is that desperate for a coach they'll interview him anyways

 
December 9, 2008  09:10 PM ET
Report Abuse | QUOTE

Syracuse is a broke program...good move on Chip's part. Uncle Phil will make sure this program continues to thrive.

Comment

Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.


The Si.com Cover Hub Go to the Cover Hub

Stub Hub

The 2009 schedule has been released. Search for tickets!

Truth & Rumors

MOST POPULAR

  1. 1
    Meeting with fans backfires on Browns owner
    Views
    27743
    Comments
    852
  2. 2
    Ex-Eagle: Cowboys everything wrong about NFL
    Views
    12289
    Comments
    482
  3. 3
    Canseco wants to fight A-Rod
    Views
    39431
    Comments
    203
  4. 4
    Mangini scaring off GM candidates?
    Views
    6703
    Comments
    129
  5. 5
    Gator Bowl eyeing Notre Dame
    Views
    2665
    Comments
    94

Most Active Users

Comments + Blog Posts + Throwdowns

  1. 1
    Porkins: F U to Hell, BCS
  2. 2
    RobertMenn: You stole my rake
  3. 3
    Perfectpats
  4. 4
    sign here
  5. 5
    Oso: Yankees win again?

Message Boards

  1. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Rivalries/hated teams
    Views
    417
    Replies
    41

  2. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    CFB Game Day 11/7/2009
    Views
    364
    Replies
    116

  3. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Sports Illustrated says Pac 10…
    Views
    213
    Replies
    60

Blogs

SI.com

Swimsuit

Irina ShaykIrina Shayk
Bar RefaeliBar Refaeli

SI Photos

Tweets of the WeekTweets of the Week
Did You See That?Did You See That?