Comments on: Classless Brian Kelly Ripped By Cincinnati Players

By: Bob-C

Bob-C — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:13:30 +0000

I just found this thread after watching FLA dismantle UC last night. I wonder if Kelly watched the game. If he felt guilty watching his kids get gutted in front of a national TV audience because he threw them to the wolves? If Urabn Meyer could work it out with FLA to let him finish out his bowl game obligation with Utah,and being a guy who insists that accomplishing anything is possible to his players, there is only one reason why he couldn’t do the same & coach this Bowl game. He didn’t want to. Shame on you Kelly. You have no honor. Even more shame on the NCAA for not policing these things to protect the kids who are the victims.

By: Sheem

Sheem — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:23:56 +0000

I just think it’s pretty unfair to the players. Although these guys tuition is paid for, the players of these teams go to these schools mainly cause of the coaches. The players and their families buy into the bull these coaches preach to get them to come to the school and play their hearts out for them, makes the school TONS of money and all they get is a stab in the back cause they cannot work during the school year. The NCAA wants these kids to hold up to their end of the contract but allows these coaches to shit on the players when a better paying job comes along. I think the UC players should go to the bowl game have a good time, at game time go out shake the hands of the Florida players and then as a team all go out on the field and SIT DOWN! As a protest to the NCAA to not allow these coaches to do this to these KIDS! It would make history in the college football world and it would also hurt the pockets of the people who profit from these student athletes!!! GO UC!!!!!

By: Doug

Doug — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:10:16 +0000

It’s pretty sad that a coach can quit on his team in their finest moment in history. These players spilled their guts out for a coach they thought believed in them, only to turn his back on them. Take Rich Rodriguez. It made me mad seeing him on the sidelines of Lloyd Carr’s final game, like a buzzard waiting on the road kill. What has happened to pride and loyalty? The NCAA really needs to look at the hiring and interviewing process for coaches. It’s a huge business for coaches. They get to pick and choose when they leave, for how much. The players get screwed if they happen to make a dollar on the side.

There is something terribly wrong with college sports.

By: supadame

supadame — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:09:25 +0000

So Joe,

With that said, I guess you should be expecting an influx of new co-workers pretty soon then.

By: Kelly Hater

Kelly Hater — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:46:08 +0000

What a douchebag! The biggest game in UC history and chance to be one of 3 undefeated teams in the whole nation and this coward bails. He was not man enough to tell his players upfront about his intentions. He shows up with police escort. What a spineless jellyfish. I do NOT have any affiliation with UC, but I feel for that program. I hope Kelly chokes on a chode at Notre Dame.

By: joe

joe — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:31:37 +0000

With maybe one or two exceptions, the Cincy players are just upset that their future is putting fries in bags or selling used cars and that future is getting closer by the day. They simply are not that important and will understand if they ever have a chance to be promoted. What crybabies.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:40:46 +0000

The question I hoped someone would have asked Brian Kelly at the Notre Dame Press Conference is 3 Years from now when Notre Dame is 12-0 because they played all the cupcakes they can find (Army, Navy,Tulsa, Western Michigan ect all on the 2010 schedule) and there going to a BSC bowl game and the New England Patriots call and offer him the Head Coaching Position Interview does he do the interview and leave before the big game or does he finish the job and show a little loyalty to the players that got him to that 12-0 season and do the interview after their season is complete? I Think we know the answer to that question don’t we ??? My friend’s son is on the UC bearcats and the players were assured by Kelly them that he wasnt anywhere and that if he changed his mind they would know before anyone. So Mr Class shows up at the sports banquet to celebrate their Big East Championship at the Westin Hotel in downtown Cincy and calls them into a room and tells them that he is leaving for ND. Put yourself in those players shoes what if that had happened at Notre Dame? Is that who you really want coaching the Irish. Be careful what you wish for you might just get it.

By: SUPADAME

SUPADAME — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:21:48 +0000

For those of you with bad memories, Urban Meyer accepted the Florida job before Utah’s bowl game, but had the integrity to stay and finish the job before he left. And him not being on the recruiting trail for a month while he finished up with Utah obviously didn’t hurt the Gators one bit.

All you that are defending Kelly for this completely classless act can sit down now.

By: Really Doe

Really Doe — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:24:20 +0000

Anyone who leaves like this deserves to be called out. Maybe it was the right professional/personal move for Kelly, but he deserves flack for it. It’s the definition of classless. If you find yourself arguing this point you’ve got some poor character yourself.

By: Really Doe

Really Doe — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:45:39 +0000

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys crack me up. “Whoa now lets not rush to judgement here” GTFOH!!!!!!!!!! These writers and posters always rush to judgement and you guys always have something to say or add to it. Now since its this guy you shouldnt judge? ‘

What else do you need to know besides this man told his team he wasnt going anywhere took another job and didnt tell them. Thats scumbag material. Now whatever brain function you wanna use to pretend its something other than that be my guest.
Its pretty obvious who gets jumped on and who gets a pass.

A stand up guy says look guys I’ve got a big decision to make after this bowl game The only thing I can promise is I’m gonna coach this game then we’ll see what happens.
That tells the team that he’s taking the ND job but has enough respect for the kids and program to at least finish out the season.