His fast-pace offense will add flare to a team struggling to score in the red zone, and optimism remains under Kelly’s system. His college coaching success gives reasons to trust in his methods.
In 2009 in his first season as head coach of the Oregon Ducks, Kelly was faced with an immediate decision. Ducks running back LeGarrette Blount punched a Boise State player walking off the field after a 19-8 loss. The following result was Oregon announcing the suspension of Blount the rest of the season. It was not an easy choice but it was the right one.