Summary
Chip Kelly was recently fired as the offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders after 11 games. Some University of Kentucky football players think Kelly might be a candidate to replace Mark Stoops as their head coach. Stoops was let go after a season with more losses than wins.
Key Facts
- Chip Kelly served as the offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders but was fired after 11 games.
- Some players from the University of Kentucky believe Kelly could replace their former head coach Mark Stoops.
- Mark Stoops was fired following a 5-7 season for Kentucky, which ended with a heavy loss to Louisville.
- Kelly is known for his successful tenure as head coach of the Oregon Ducks, where he had a strong record.
- His head-coaching time at UCLA was less successful, with a barely winning record.
- Kelly was an offensive coordinator for Ohio State, leading them to a national championship win.
- Other potential candidates for the Kentucky coaching job include Will Stein, Brian Hartline, and Dan Mullen.
