Chip Kelly had plenty of opportunities to be promoted prior to accepting the Offensive Coordinator position with Oregon.
Kelly was comfortable coaching in the NE area, primarily at New Hampshire. While at New Hampshire as a no name, he traveled and picked other coaches brains about the spread offense.
When he came to Oregon in 2007, he was prepared with his offense and for big-time college football.
See Oregon at Michigan game. Oregon, 35-7.
See Oregon run the ball down Washington’s ass at Husky Stadium.
Kirby Smart’s personal bartender?