With the Oregon Ducks gearing up for National Signing Day on February 1, a KGW news report has cited sources claiming that, as of Sunday, coach Chip Kelly is close to signing on to become the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kelly became the head man at Oregon in 2008 after Mike Bellotti stepped down to take over as the University of Oregon's athletic director. Since then, Kelly has taken Oregon to three consecutive Pac-10/12 titles, two Rose Bowl appearances, and an appearance in the BCS National Championship.
His innovative offense is highly regarded as one of the most game changing in all of college football.
KGW in Portland is reporting that a source claims Kelly is close to coming to an agreement with the NFL team. Kelly will reportedly jump to the NFL if both sides can come to terms on a contract.
The news comes in the wake of QB Darron Thomas and RB LaMichael James leaving the team and declaring for the NFL draft a year early. In addition, the Ducks are expected to face harsh NCAA sanctions stemming from an alleged recruiting violation in 2010.
Recent News:
- 4-star offensive guard Cedrick Poutasi, a Utah commit, is taking an official visit to Oregon.
- The exit of QB Darron Thomas goes to show how important recruiting is. Class of 2012 commit Jake Rodrigues just might get a shot at the QB battle this year.
- Oregon's top 2011 recruit De'Anthony Thomas won a national college football award this week.
- 3-star athlete Fabian Moreau, who wanted to take an official visit to Eugene, ended up committing to UCLA.
- After decommitting to Washington, athlete Bryan Harper expressed interest in Oregon. The Ducks agreed and extended him a scholarship offer.
- Offensive lineman Dejon Allen is having second thoughts after Dennis Erickson was fired from Arizona State, his original commitment. Allen is still considering Oregon.
- #11 TE recruit (4-star) Pharaoh Brown committed to Oregon.
- 3-star linebacker C.J. Dozier was considering Oregon after decommitting from Arizona State, but he committed to Arizona on January 15.
- 4-star athlete Jaydon Mickens was planning on visiting Oregon on Jan. 20, but has since canceled. Oklahoma State is now the clear favorite.
- 4-star cornerback De'Vante Harris pushed back his planned visit to Oregon.
- And, finally, heading into the NFL conference championship games this weekend, seven former Oregon Ducks will take the field, including at least one on each of the four remaining teams. Oregon's 7 players is second to Miami's 11 remaining.
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