How many years left for Kelly? Who would be next to coach?

[NDSMC78]

Living in Houston... Today everyone started reporting that Herman to Texas is already a done deal. And now at the end of the day the same local sources are stating that back door negotiations have already started with strong and LSU.

Again just a for what it's worth.

I think Bielima would be a great pick.

Yeah, Bielema just lost 56-3. Good choice.

 

[mirer03]

Yeah, Bielema just lost 56-3. Good choice.

Seriously you are going to judge him on one game? You do realize Strong's defense is giving up more points per game then Kellys right?

 

[NDSMC78]

I don't think Bielema would be a great pick at all. Last Saturday was just the latest example.

 

[perseverare]

Kelly seems to think it he has a lifetime position? he questioned the idea of expressing a vote of confidence? yikes, what world does he live in?

""...Anytime that your athletic director has to come out and say that, as a head coach you're disappointed that any kind of comments like that have to be made,” Kelly said. “I didn't ask him. That was his decision. But, you know, I clearly understand what he was doing. He was probably sick and tired of being sick and tired, too.”..."

from article on TOS: 247

 

[BGI-CANADA]

I believe that BK will leave when he wants to leave. It appears that he is bound and determined to win a title at ND and have his name along side with Rockne, Leahy, Ara, Devine, Lou. You never know what you got until it's gone. You want realistic? Tommy Clements. Fantasy coaches are all tied up with huge bonuses and contracts with buyouts that are ridiculous.

I agree - I believe Kelly will be at ND as long as he wants to be at ND and as long as Swarbrick is at ND (regardless of his W-L record).

Kelly is JS' hire - letting Kelly go sooner than later would make JS look terrible in light of the fact that he just re-signed Kelly for (reportedly) 6 years at (reportedly) $4.5 million per season.

 

[Nocalirish]

JS already looks terrible and will only drag the program down with him if he doesnt fire Kelly this year. 3-9 after seven seasons is unacceptable.

 

[BGI-CANADA]

JS already looks terrible and will only drag the program down with him if he doesnt fire Kelly this year. 3-9 after seven seasons is unacceptable.

JS looks terrible to people like you and I, but not to Fr Jenkins or himself (when he looks in the AD mirror in his office). And don't forget - women's B-Ball at ND is strong!

3-9 is unacceptable to you and I - but JS makes the calls on hiring/firing and he does not share our opinions (he has a right to be wrong).

 

[Nocalirish]

Another 3-9 season next year and Jack will get his wish and ND will be forced into the ACC full time which will kill ND football. If you cant beat Duke you might as well join them.

 

[Harpo Marxist]

I don't think Bielema would be a great pick at all. Last Saturday was just the latest example.

Bielema has issues in dealing with other head coaches....He seems to get himself involved in public feuds with other coaches, for which he eventually has to apologize or otherwise embarrass his superiors. The guy's mouth writes checks he can't cash. No thanks.

 

[NDSMC78]

Bielema has issues in dealing with other head coaches....He seems to get himself involved in public feuds with other coaches, for which he eventually has to apologize or otherwise embarrass his superiors. The guy's mouth writes checks he can't cash. No thanks.

You and I agree on this.

 

[big marty]

OK, here's your chance---who would you replace Kelly with?

The Carnival Barker Jimmy Franklin at Penn State.

 

[big marty]

Kelly is embarrasing our great University. He needs to go.