UCLA hired former Oregon and NFL Head Coach to a five-year deal yesterday. This slamdunk hire affects the Notre Dame football program, positively and negatively.
Although Kelly needs to prove that he can make it in Westwood, his presence will undoubtedly harm USC’s monopoly on Los Angeles recruiting. While at Oregon, Kelly brought some of the best football talent to Beaverton, Oregon. Now, with his return to college football after a hiatus in the NFL, the former Eagles and 49ers coach will take away from the Trojan talent-pool.
This possible talent drain could weaken USC greatly.