Football writers pick Kelly as coach of the year

I will take our TEAM over you PLAYER all day long. Auburn has one good offensive player, one good defensive player. We just faced the best D lineman in the country and figured a way to win at OSU. The cool thing about this team is we make adjustments. You may hang in there for the first half, but NOONE keeps up in the second. See you and lil Cammy in Glendale, pack a lunch and plenty of tissue.

Even if you do not like Oregon and Chip Kelly he has done good by the ducks fans. Look at Belloti he will start strong and fail down the stretch. His first year Rose Bowl and second year NC. I know the SEC fans will say Auburn is going to win the NC...blah, BLah, BLAh, BLAH crap. Look at it this way Our coach is better then yours.

I just love the thought process of Auburn fans. OK let me speculate here, on just who Gene Chizik is? When you look at a recruiting point of view, what rank is Auburn in recruitment according to Gene Chizik? Down there a bit aren't they? A guy who was 5-19 at Iowa State, and last year a dismal season with 24 return players who now are seniors, and have completely went 360 and the Auburn fans accredit Gene Chizik?

whats the Robinson Award ? is it handed out to the coach that harbors the most criminals ?

My how things change! How many remember last year after the opening game loss to Boise State when there was a major question about Kelly's hire actually being a big mistake. Former coach Belotti even came down on the sideline during that game and looked like he was offering suggestions to Kelly on what to do. Now, the same guy in his second year at the helm is Coach of the Year!

Ducks are #1

Go Ducks!!!

Good choice in Chip kelly . Great leader, good disciplinarian, fine coach.

Congrats to Chip! However, as a Duck fan I feel Harbaugh deserves it more, since he's done more with less. As for Chizik, his name shouldn't even be mentioned. Without Cam he'd be finishing up another 6-6 season to pad his losing record as a head coach.

What? It should've gone to Sh!tzik.

really couldnt happen to a better coach. the players just love this guy and he has shown leadership and discipline and it has resulted in an undefeated season and player development beyond the oregon fans wildest dreams. coach kelly deserves this award as well as the whole coaching staff for the ducks, especially coach allioti who has been with the organization for over 25 years and has seen the good and the horiffic. congratulations university of oregon, the duck football team, the coaching staff, and most especially coach kelly who has done an incredible job taking over for mike belloti and dealing with all the adversity that he has had to deal with.

GO DUCKS!
QUACK DAMNIT!!

This will be a good game. I think the SEC has better defense, but the Pac 10 has better Offense. So, Oregon averaged 538 ypg (scored 592 pts) against lesser Defenses, but only allowed 331 ypg (221 pts) against better Offenses. Auburn averaged 497 ypg (scored 555) against better Defenses, but allowed 362 ypg (318) against lesser Offenses. Oregon averages 49 ppg, Auburn averages 43 ppg. Oregon allows 18 ppg, Auburn allows 24 ppg. Both teams have great QBs, a couple great RBs, and a great WR. Don't believe me about QBs? Newton Passed for 2589 (28 tds) and Rushed for 1409 (20 tds) w/QB Rating of 188, Thomas Passed for 2518 (28 tds) and Rushed for 492 (5 tds) w/QB Rating of 151. Of course, Oregon backs rushed for 29 tds, while Auburn backs rushed for 21 tds. Oregon D had 20 Ints, Auburn had 10 ints. Oregon's #14 D against Auburn's #6 O, and Auburn's #54 D against Oregon's #1 O. Obviously there is lots to compare, but it should simply be a good game.

Oh Oregon fans how I love thee, your all like small children that need to be held and rocked ever so lightly.wake up folks it's going to be a good game, two high powered offences that to my eyes are pretty evenly matched as far as speed and skill, sure there's some advantages here and there but over all it's going to be a high scoring football game. Hate him or love him Oregon will have to respect Cam Newton and try and come up with something to SLOW him down I don't think you have the tools to stop him, I have seen NOTHING from Oregon all year that shows me they can do this. This inst a knock people it's just true and if you are honest with yourself you are already thinking about it. Next problem for the ducks is Nick Fairley, he in my opinion will be more trouble than Cam for Oregon because they don't have any way to stop him either, he's too big, strong, fast and intense, plus he actually tries to take you out of the game. If your defensive line can't hold up then he will end your QB. Auburn has lots of weapons including Dyer, McCalleb, Lutsenkirken (German for touchdown maker) Lee Zimba is going to cause problems too. You got a good team Ducks I will admit that but this isn't PAC 10 anymore so your going to have to elevate to a level you have not played at yet. This will be your toughest game, it will also be tough for auburn, but more mental than the physical. Good luck Oregon WDE!

Really people Is It such a big deal to you. You could make a case for several coaches to win coach of the year unfortunatly there can only be one. Yes Chizik or Harbaugh would have also been excelent choices as Is Chip Kelly. Move on people, get over It.

Arrogance breeds defeat. See ya AuBURNED!

This is nuts bashing Chip Kelly and the Ducks. Has the SEC forgot Oregon WENT to tennesse (who is going to a bowl game) and whipped them in THEIR house. Also Oregon plays 3 more conference games than the SEC teams, which means usually 2 more away games. If you try to tell home field advantage doesn't matter in college football it just shows your stupidity. Go Ducks, great job.

mustang........you are a VERY VERY intelligent person please tell us more. your posts are life changing and so insightful. uncanny!

Keep in mind..SEC 'rs..Oregon os a team with a defense!! That most of the players were not top selections and came from deversed backgrounds and ...became a great team because of the coaches...not a pay as you go QB with a future in crime !!!

Why all the negative from the @#$%s of the SEC? Real men need no bad stupid talk..just results..Oh hum, yawn. Let the teams play and then your crap!! Know onw with balls cares!!

Not undeserved, but Chizik is a better man and coach - and Harbaugh and Dantonio are 2 others who have probably done a better job with lesser talent.

At least six SEC teams would go undefeated in the Pac 10 playing Oregon's schedule.

I wonder if Kelly could coach the Ducks to a .500 season in the SEC? I vote no. If they were in the SEC East, then MAYBE they'd beat Vanderbilt.