OT: Chip Kelly vs. Sanctimonious Portland Reporter
This was posted by Holly over at EDSBS. It made me think of what it would be like if RR went on Drew Sharp's show.
Here's the post: http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2010/2/24/1324551/chip-kelly-ge…
Here's the audio: http://67.72.16.166/kxtg/2235745.mp3
February 25th, 2010 at 12:07 AM ^
I can see where people think Kelly is being treated unfairly, but seriously, he opened up the floodgates when he let Blount come back onto the team. The situation is almost a direct parallel to MSU's, the only difference being Blount wasn't stupid enough to repeat his crimes. That doesn't mean it didn't result in giving the rest of his players a sense of entitlement. Why do you think these players continue to get in trouble?
I've been arguing with an Oregon fan and his two buddies for three days now about it, and it's clear they are just typical win-at-all costs fan. If you are really interested, take a read: http://www.fantasyfootballcafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=384525&start=…
February 25th, 2010 at 12:59 AM ^
but I do think it's commendable that he went on that show. I don't think many coaches would be willing to do that at any level. I'm pretty interested to see more information regarding the Lamichael James' case. Kelly says in the interview that he has not been suspended because he "doesn't have all the facts".
February 25th, 2010 at 7:57 AM ^
Other differences: it happened on the football field in response to being taunted and it happened in the first game of the season on national television. If this had happened after a normal game between Utah and Colorado State we wouldn't have raised an eyebrow at a couple game long suspension.
February 25th, 2010 at 8:12 AM ^
You also remember where he was literally feet from entering the stands to fight people in the crowd too, right? If a couple assistants hadn't taken the initiative to hold him back, it's likely the view on this situation would be completely different than it already is.
Also, when you're giving players like Masoli scholarships in the first place, it's also evidence of setting a dangerous precedent. Masoli spent some of his high school years in jail after being convicted for armed robbery. Yup, armed robbery. Now he's been accused of another robbery on a campus frat. Shocking. Oh well, look how it worked out for him the first time....he got a phone call from Oregon and a scholarship to be their starting quarterback.
February 25th, 2010 at 8:25 AM ^
Kelly has only been the head coach for a year. Masoli has been the starting quarterback for two...
February 25th, 2010 at 9:13 AM ^
Bellotti, former coach, now AD. I'm not putting this all on Kelly, just the program in general.
February 25th, 2010 at 8:45 AM ^
Getting suspended for 4/5 a season is punishment enough for punching a taunting player after a game and then going crazy (but harming no one) when fans reportedly make racial taunts.
Plus it's not like Blount was guaranteed a return to the team. He had to prove himself by sticking it out for more than ten weeks on the practice squad and whatever other punishments he was subject to. Kelly set a path for Blount to redeem himself and he did, there is no negative angle.
February 25th, 2010 at 1:56 PM ^
If he was not the starting running back coming into the season, I'd almost bet my life he would have been kicked off.
That's why this program is kicking off backups who write stupid Facebook messages and not even suspending star players who are accused of beating their girlfriends.
February 25th, 2010 at 2:01 PM ^
This is my feeling exactly. It's not like Blount beat someone to within an inch of his life then was just immediately reinstated like Winston. He missed most of a senior season which he could have been using to prove himself to the NFL. I hardly think a punch and a moment of anger should be used to potentially ruin someone's career in athletics if they redeem themselves.
February 25th, 2010 at 2:19 PM ^
Third time in his career that he was suspended at Oregon. Again, do you think he was surprised that he got to see the field again? Probably not.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:00 AM ^
Drew Sharp should have been witch hunting the Ducks because he might have found a genuine witch or two. The poster who mentions systemic issues with the Ducks is right and for whatever reason, they seem to be coming into full bloom now that Belotti has stepped down as coach (but remained as AD).
Canzano is neither a byproduct nor a progenitor of UO faithful who hate Chip Kelly (to kill any potential comparison to Sharp and RR). He may be just another press shark looking for blood in the water, but the blood in Eugene has been plentiful and growing thicker for some years now.
Lately a string of idiots on the Duck roster have made a string of idiotic moves. However, like Dantonio, Kelly only sees fit to drop the guys warming the bench. Eventually there will be payback for this regime and UO if it continues. In actively regulated enterprises such as the NCAA, there almost always is. Emphasis on 'actively' for those who want to draw false parallels to other types of regulation that exist in name only.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:02 AM ^
tl;dr
February 25th, 2010 at 3:23 AM ^
This is logical, well-written, and hits the nail on the head...a seldom seen trifecta I must applaud when I see.
Kelly seems like he's got a Dantonio deal going on. I happen to like both coaches (Dantonio's a bit of a blowhard, but that's a completely different topic), but I tend to agree with the reporter/host: if you're going to dole out unequal punishments for similar infractions, your players are going to notice. Obviously the onus is still on the player to not break the law, but I believe the notion of star players getting the benefit of the doubt or unfair considerations must have some effect that will eventually hurt not only the players but the institution as well.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:34 AM ^
Chip Kelly is awesome. RR should take How-to-talk-to-a-reporter-douchebag 101 with him.
February 25th, 2010 at 7:59 AM ^
Getting testy with a reporter looks bad and encourages even worse press when you're not winning.
February 25th, 2010 at 8:16 AM ^
RichRod's skills, from his past history, relate to football, not oratory. That is just the way it is. Going on a talk show with somebody who has an axe to grind seems like an opportunity to be skewered with very little upside.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:23 AM ^
conference about Dorsey.. It really did.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:37 AM ^
that radio host is really annoying. i'm impressed that kelly didn't just hang up
February 25th, 2010 at 9:57 AM ^
There are a lot of other coaches that would have hung up after 2 minutes. A little surprised by this b/c the Pacific NW media tends to be quite tame and non-combative in general with regards to the sports programs. You'd never see a Free P situation with the Seattle or Portland media. The media there tends to be somewhat of homers.
February 25th, 2010 at 1:03 PM ^
Chip Kelly knows the players and deserves the benefit of the doubt in disciplining his players. I know I've done dumb things in moments of rage and it wasn't caught on national television. I think it's harsh not to give kids a chance at redemption or to let judgments or stereotypes prevent coaches from giving a kid a scholarship.