22. "Didn't know these details. Thanks for this back story. n/m" In response to In response to 18
>claiming. Not that I expect many people to know this, but he >did an extroardinary job in New Hampshire (I know bc I follow >CAA football closely as an alum of a CAA school). Overnight, >UNH turned into an offensive juggernaut. Jerry Azumah set >numerous school and conference records. He won the Walter >Payton award and went on to play in the NFL. Chip Kelly >helped develop QB Ricky Santos, who again broke numerous >passing records. Also, WR David Ball became famous for >breaking Jerry Rice's all time I-AA TD record. Chip was/is an >absolute mastermind on offense. At UNH and Oregon he >immediately made an immediate and significant impact. He >scares opposing teams/coaches. Bill Bilicheck, along with >several other NFL coaches, have consulted with Chip because >they are extremely fascinated with his ideas. > >The guy has a remarkable story. He's literally had to hustle >for every job he's gotten. He's coached ALL (offensive) >positions in addition to being an offensive coordinator/head >coach. To me, he's a guy who's extremely driven and >determined to succeed. Will he succeed in the NFL? Who >knows. It's a tough business. However, I think it's mighty >speculative and a bit unfair to label him as a 'gimmicky' >coach.