Sources: Chip Kelly bolts Oregon to coach Eagles

**Reg** · 01-16-2013, 11:19 AM

By Chris Mortensen | ESPN

Oregon coach Chip Kelly will be the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, league sources told ESPN.

Kelly re-emerged as a candidate recently and an agreement was just reached Wednesday.

The Eagles had interviewed Kelly early in its search for a replacement for longtime coach Andy Reid, talking to the coach in Arizona after the Ducks' 35-17 Fiesta Bowl victory over Kansas State.

But sources had told ESPN after the meeting that Kelly had decided to stay at Oregon. The school never made an official announcement regarding Kelly's employment with the team, however.

Kelly is 46-7 in four years as head coach at Oregon. The Ducks have been to four straight BCS bowl games -- including a bid for the national championship against Auburn two seasons ago -- and have won three Pac-12 championships.

He originally came to the Ducks in 2007 as offensive coordinator under Mike Bellotti. Before that, he was offensive coordinator at New Hampshire, where he started devising the innovative hurry-up offense the Ducks are known for today.

Oregon finished last season 12-1. The team was ranked No. 1 and appeared headed for another shot at the national championship until a 17-14 overtime loss to Stanford on Nov. 17.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

**Reaper** · 01-16-2013, 11:22 AM

Another coach going back on his word!

**DBTS** · 01-16-2013, 12:04 PM

Pulling a Pete Carroll and bolting before the sanctions come down.

**DupuisLesRapide** · 01-16-2013, 01:51 PM

Either Oregon is about to get pounded or he really didn't like the Cleveland situation. Could be both, too, I suppose.

**Brandon** · 01-16-2013, 02:00 PM

Oregon is staring at sanctions.

Funny thing now, for me, is Chip Kelly vs. Monte Kiffin will happen 2 times a year.

**DupuisLesRapide** · 01-16-2013, 02:05 PM

I wonder if the NFL will treat coaches like they do players. If Oregon is his with sanctions, will the NFL suspend Kelly for a season?

**Brandon** · 01-16-2013, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedyMikeWallace

I wonder if the NFL will treat coaches like they do players. If Oregon is his with sanctions, will the NFL suspend Kelly for a season?

Nope.

**DupuisLesRapide** · 01-16-2013, 02:34 PM

Then they should never honor any NCAA suspensions.

01-16-2013, 11:19 AM	#1
Reg Ray's #2 Hero/Gramps HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontiac,MI Posts: 39,316 Reputation: 1285 My Mood: : $303068	Sources: Chip Kelly bolts Oregon to coach Eagles By Chris Mortensen \| ESPN Oregon coach Chip Kelly will be the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, league sources told ESPN. Kelly re-emerged as a candidate recently and an agreement was just reached Wednesday. The Eagles had interviewed Kelly early in its search for a replacement for longtime coach Andy Reid, talking to the coach in Arizona after the Ducks' 35-17 Fiesta Bowl victory over Kansas State. But sources had told ESPN after the meeting that Kelly had decided to stay at Oregon. The school never made an official announcement regarding Kelly's employment with the team, however. Kelly is 46-7 in four years as head coach at Oregon. The Ducks have been to four straight BCS bowl games -- including a bid for the national championship against Auburn two seasons ago -- and have won three Pac-12 championships. He originally came to the Ducks in 2007 as offensive coordinator under Mike Bellotti. Before that, he was offensive coordinator at New Hampshire, where he started devising the innovative hurry-up offense the Ducks are known for today. Oregon finished last season 12-1. The team was ranked No. 1 and appeared headed for another shot at the national championship until a 17-14 overtime loss to Stanford on Nov. 17. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. __________________

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DBTS City of Champions! Blue Chipper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 2,144 Reputation: 169 : $8323	Pulling a Pete Carroll and bolting before the sanctions come down. __________________ Follow Me On Twitter - https://twitter.com/SoxBo

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DupuisLesRapide Super Duper Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,787 Reputation: 464 : $13724	Either Oregon is about to get pounded or he really didn't like the Cleveland situation. Could be both, too, I suppose. __________________ SportsJabber English Premier League Pick 'Em Contest - Win an Amazon e-Gift Card

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Brandon Member of the FWAA Blue Chipper Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,081 Reputation: 588 My Mood: : $23472	Oregon is staring at sanctions. Funny thing now, for me, is Chip Kelly vs. Monte Kiffin will happen 2 times a year. __________________ Member of the Football Writers Association of America Follow me on Twitter: @BW_Recruiting

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DupuisLesRapide Super Duper Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,787 Reputation: 464 : $13724	I wonder if the NFL will treat coaches like they do players. If Oregon is his with sanctions, will the NFL suspend Kelly for a season? __________________ SportsJabber English Premier League Pick 'Em Contest - Win an Amazon e-Gift Card

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DupuisLesRapide Super Duper Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,787 Reputation: 464 : $13724	Then they should never honor any NCAA suspensions. __________________ SportsJabber English Premier League Pick 'Em Contest - Win an Amazon e-Gift Card

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