Brian Kelly

[IrishMike409]

I have to tip my cap to BK. Seems like every move he makes is the right one.

This is not the college football of the 80's or even 90's. The climate has changed, and it just isn't easy for ND to compete with some of these other Power 5 schools. Yet, BK has us in as good a position as possible, and set up to be good for a long time.

BK has really grown into his position as Notre Dame Football Coach. He's a great communicator, he's always well dressed and professional, he is always respectful and well spoken in the media, and always seems confident---never cocky. Kelly reminds me of a really good CEO, who is running a successful business. Whenever I see BK, I think: "That guy really gets it."

I'm not sure anyone could be a better Notre Dame Head Football Coach, than Brian Kelly. He has mastered a reallly really tough job.

 

[DieHard_Irish]

I have to tip my cap to BK. Seems like every move he makes is the right one.

This is not the college football of the 80's or even 90's. The climate has changed, and it just isn't easy for ND to compete with some of these other Power 5 schools. Yet, BK has us in as good a position as possible, and set up to be good for a long time.

BK has really grown into his position as Notre Dame Football Coach. He's a great communicator, he's always well dressed and professional, he is always respectful and well spoken in the media, and always seems confident---never cocky. Kelly reminds me of a really good CEO, who is running a successful business. Whenever I see BK, I think: "That guy really gets it."

I'm not sure anyone could be a better Notre Dame Head Football Coach, than Brian Kelly. He has mastered a reallly really tough job.

^++++

 

[IrishBlessings]

Agree. Overall, he has done a tremendous job. I used to be very hard on BK and still sometimes am when he makes a brain fart decision during a game - but, when you consider All things - he has done a great job. The most important thing is that he has brought in some high level talent again - when for a lot of years - we lacked the talent to even compete in a lot of games. And all the so called experts not too long ago would say - ND can't recruit the 4 and 5 star guys anymore, etc. When we now punch teams in the face and our skill guys run right past defenders - "it's take that you aholes"!

This team this season is very exciting to watch. The playmakers are legit - we have just enough defense so far, the Oline is as good as it gets in College Football.

Kelly has Made ND a legit top 10 team IMO - now if we can avoid any more bad injuries and close strong this season - we may have a good shot at the final 4.

If ND goes 11-1. Not sure how they would be left out of the final 4. The opportunity for TV Revenue / Ratings w/ ND in the final 4 and the final 4 having a serious buzz w ND being a part of it - may be too hard for the experts not to put ND in that final 4 w/ a 11-1 record. Not too mention they will have played a schedule that would deserve being in the final 4.

BK has reloaded the talent base - we need to keep stockpiling. He finally has some QB's that can actually play at a high level.

 

[BigFellaFan]

IrishMike, Overall I am in agreement with your overview as I think BK has been very good for Notre Dame and college football in general.

Unfortunately his position is enhances when we look at some of the despicable behavior we see from Steve Sarkisian, Jumbo Fisher, Jim Tressel and too many others. The stain guys like this put on the game make having a good guy like Kelly feel even better.

 

[naysayers stop nonsense]

I have to tip my cap to BK. Seems like every move he makes is the right one.

This is not the college football of the 80's or even 90's. The climate has changed, and it just isn't easy for ND to compete with some of these other Power 5 schools. Yet, BK has us in as good a position as possible, and set up to be good for a long time.

BK has really grown into his position as Notre Dame Football Coach. He's a great communicator, he's always well dressed and professional, he is always respectful and well spoken in the media, and always seems confident---never cocky. Kelly reminds me of a really good CEO, who is running a successful business. Whenever I see BK, I think: "That guy really gets it."

I'm not sure anyone could be a better Notre Dame Head Football Coach, than Brian Kelly. He has mastered a reallly really tough job.

Glad to see that there are others who get it on this rabble of a board ,sifting through all the toxic horseshit on this board is a drag--thanks for the post

 

[twalsh]

If ND goes 11-1. Not sure how they would be left out of the final 4. The opportunity for TV Revenue / Ratings w/ ND in the final 4 and the final 4 having a serious buzz w ND being a part of it - may be too hard for the experts not to put ND in that final 4 w/ a 11-1 record.

Supposedly none of that stuff is factored into the analysis which decides the final four teams. Supposedly any way.

 

[IrishBlessings]

I agree and figured as much TWalsh - If we get to 11-1 - ND very well could get passed by along w/ some other very deserving 11-1 teams.

At the end of the day - this playoff needs to be at a minimum 6 teams - where the top 2 get a first round bye.

Or to make it even better go to 8 teams - that way - your top 6 are - are most likely all deserving and then the only screw jobs occur amongst - 7, 8, 9, or 10th team.

This season - there seems to be a lot of parity amongst the top 8 to 10 teams. There are gonna be more than a few very pissed off teams who are deserving to be in the top 4 - IMO.

8 team format would be perfect and as noted you at least would get the top 6 or so right -

when the deserving 11-1 teams get passed by this season - the noise to expand to 8 will get louder - plus the amount of $$ to be made w/ an 8 team format will eventually make it a reality.

 

[football1irish]

I have to tip my cap to BK. Seems like every move he makes is the right one.

This is not the college football of the 80's or even 90's. The climate has changed, and it just isn't easy for ND to compete with some of these other Power 5 schools. Yet, BK has us in as good a position as possible, and set up to be good for a long time.

BK has really grown into his position as Notre Dame Football Coach. He's a great communicator, he's always well dressed and professional, he is always respectful and well spoken in the media, and always seems confident---never cocky. Kelly reminds me of a really good CEO, who is running a successful business. Whenever I see BK, I think: "That guy really gets it."

I'm not sure anyone could be a better Notre Dame Head Football Coach, than Brian Kelly. He has mastered a reallly really tough job.

It's incredibly hard being the nations most popular and powerful team and competing with these "power" 5 conferences.

Next thing you're going to tell me poor NY Yankees....if they could only draw some talent and money.

Kelly is good but not great coach and statistics prove it....stop trying to spin it as you'll end up saying something else silly.

 

[Bodizephax]

The first name I thought of was Brian Kelly when Weis was fired. He has led us to a NC game in only his third year and is going to lead us to a National Championship win SOON !! Like in three months !!

 

[IrishMike409]

It's incredibly hard being the nations most popular and powerful team and competing with these "power" 5 conferences.

Next thing you're going to tell me poor NY Yankees....if they could only draw some talent and money.

Kelly is good but not great coach and statistics prove it....stop trying to spin it as you'll end up saying something else silly.

Not sure what team you support, but it is quite clear that you're jealous of Notre Dame and the fact that we have an excellent coach like BK leading. Do everyone a favor: go troll someplace else.

 

[ndfi65]

I have to tip my cap to BK. Seems like every move he makes is the right one.

This is not the college football of the 80's or even 90's. The climate has changed, and it just isn't easy for ND to compete with some of these other Power 5 schools. Yet, BK has us in as good a position as possible, and set up to be good for a long time.

BK has really grown into his position as Notre Dame Football Coach. He's a great communicator, he's always well dressed and professional, he is always respectful and well spoken in the media, and always seems confident---never cocky. Kelly reminds me of a really good CEO, who is running a successful business. Whenever I see BK, I think: "That guy really gets it."

I'm not sure anyone could be a better Notre Dame Head Football Coach, than Brian Kelly. He has mastered a reallly really tough job.

Like his going for two when trailing 21-9 and 14 min to go at Clemson. Thats a great move?
I wouldn't call 8-5, 8-5, 12-1, 9-4, 8-5, 6-1 mastering the job. I think he is a good football coach but no where near great like you are referring to.

 

[DieHard_Irish]

Like his going for two when trailing 21-9 and 14 min to go at Clemson. Thats a great move?
I wouldn't call 8-5, 8-5, 12-1, 9-4, 8-5, 6-1 mastering the job. I think he is a good football coach but no where near great like you are referring to.

Going for 2 was the right called! If Robinson catches a ball hat he should have, no one is even talking about it.

 

[IrishMike409]

Like his going for two when trailing 21-9 and 14 min to go at Clemson. Thats a great move?
I wouldn't call 8-5, 8-5, 12-1, 9-4, 8-5, 6-1 mastering the job. I think he is a good football coach but no where near great like you are referring to.

Is anyone perfect at their job? No one makes the right call 100% of the time. I'm glad that you're able to scrutinize every questionable decision ever made.

Looking at the big picture, BK is the right person for this job. We're very lucky to have him.

Very easy for Monday Morning QBs like yourself to sit behind the keyboard judging every decision. Bottom line is that BK has us set up to potentially be 11-1, and he is in position to maybe win Coach of the Year AGAIN!!

 

[Irishjohn68]

Like his going for two when trailing 21-9 and 14 min to go at Clemson. Thats a great move?
I wouldn't call 8-5, 8-5, 12-1, 9-4, 8-5, 6-1 mastering the job. I think he is a good football coach but no where near great like you are referring to.

Wonder why a select few are too stupid to figure out that was the right move at the time. You the advantage of making this post after the fact. Shut up and pay attention.

 

[IrishBlessings]

What the negative BK bashers need to realize is the following: When CW was fired ND did not have any big time coaches knocking down our doors to come coach. Urban not stepping up too the challenge and pussing out gave a lot of coaches pause for thought - about whether you could really win big at ND - plus we had a 20 year run of some very average football.

BK when you factor in all things - has done a great job. He has a pretty dam good coaching staff. His recruiting which may be one of the most important things he does - has been excellent. We finally have a great nucleus of high level talent w/ great speed again. He has had shit ass luck at the QB position - that has finally worked its way out. His in game gaffes - yes those few he's had - are tough to swallow - but, no coach is immune to that. Les Miles is a boob when it comes to game day management - he's been able to win simply due to the fact that he has been a helluva recruiter and is able to out man almost every team they play. Big Game Bob over at Oklahoma has lost numerous games they should of won ( Tx this year to name one - vs a rival to boot- talk about a winnable rival game ! why isnt he catching shit ) or even got blown out in too many important games IMO. Harbaugh cost the 49ers a Super Bowl w/ his poor play calling at the goal line when they had it first and 5 at the end of the game. So, in summary a lot of so called big time coaches - are they really any better than BK ? A lot of people have clamored for Big Game Boob every time the ND position opens - well I'd take BK over Big Game Bob all day long.

At the end of the day BK is currently in the top 7 of current college football coaches w/ wins and winning percentage.

Has he been perfect - no - are there better overall coaches - yes - but not many -

At the time he was hired and who was actually available to ND - BK was the right man for the job and still is - ND is fortunate to have him - he has turned ND around. And when you factor in ALL aspects of being a Head Coach - he has done a Great Job for ND.

 

[Granite45]

It's incredibly hard being the nations most popular and powerful team and competing with these "power" 5 conferences.

Next thing you're going to tell me poor NY Yankees....if they could only draw some talent and money.

Kelly is good but not great coach and statistics prove it....stop trying to spin it as you'll end up saying something else silly.

There is difficulty evaluating coaches in different eras. Kelly is the most successful ND coach in the 85 scholarship era. Coming into this season, his % was 0.692. During the stabilized 85-limit, Holtz % was 0.676. Holtz's accomplishments came before the restriction.

And it is meaningless citing the Yankees. Pro and college sports are not comparable. Pro teams can change rosters in the middle of a season, have a virtually unlimited farm supply of potential talent that can be used, and can make changes from season to season much more dramatically.

 

[Pazuzu]

Anything objective which criticizes Kelly will be up for attack in this thread. 6 years of evidence will be discounted and any poster using past evidence will be branded a troll. This post serves no purpose.

 

[IrishMike409]

Anything objective which criticizes Kelly will be up for attack in this thread. 6 years of evidence will be discounted and any poster using past evidence will be branded a troll. This post serves no purpose.

Valuable input from the boards biggest troll. Thanks.

 

[echowaker]

Anything objective which criticizes Kelly will be up for attack in this thread. 6 years of evidence will be discounted and any poster using past evidence will be branded a troll. This post serves no purpose.

you are correct. your post serves no purpose. none of yours do.

 

[Pazuzu]

POint proven

 

[ndfi65]

Wonder why a select few are too stupid to figure out that was the right move at the time. You the advantage of making this post after the fact. Shut up and pay attention.

It was not the right move at the time. You go for two points when you have to, it was not necessary at the time. Maybe if he would stop calling plays and manage the game like a HC is supposed to do, he would make better decisions.

 

[ndfi65]

Anything objective which criticizes Kelly will be up for attack in this thread. 6 years of evidence will be discounted and any poster using past evidence will be branded a troll. This post serves no purpose.

Only Kool aide drinkers allowed to post.