Chip Kelly picked up his first victory at UCLA today, but today’s win wasn’t on the field. It was at his introductory press conference.
The Pavilion Club inside Pauley Pavilion was packed this afternoon with media, donors, and other Bruin supporters. It was so packed that it led Kelly to initially quip that there must “not be a lot going on in L.A. today.” to laughs from those in attendance.
But, that wasn’t the only thing Kelly said to win over any remaining doubters among Bruin fans.
“There’s something special about this place,” Kelly said referring to UCLA.